John Deere 5085M Specs ( 2008-2018 )
Overview
The John Deere 5085M is a utility tractor manufactured in Augusta, Georgia, between 2008 and 2018, featuring a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is equipped with a Tier 3 emissions-compliant engine rated at 85 hp, with a Nebraska Tractor Test recorded maximum PTO power of 74.07 hp. The tractor configuration includes an open center hydraulic system and multiple transmission options ranging from 12-speed to 32-speed layouts.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO Performance:
Under Nebraska Tractor Test 1960, the 5085M delivered a maximum PTO power of 74.07 hp at 2200 rated RPM with a measured fuel consumption of 4.6 gallons per hour.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The unit features a total hydraulic flow of 24.7 gpm, an 18.4 gpm pump flow at 2828 psi, and a Category II/I rear hitch with a lift capacity of 3,595 lbs at 24 inches.
Transmission and Mechanical Layout:
The mechanical design includes an electro-hydraulic rear differential lock and transmission options such as the 32-speed PowrReverser Plus or 16-speed SyncShuttle Plus.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $41,671 (2WD ROPS) |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech M 4045 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emissions | Tier 3 |
| Power | 85 hp (63.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 331 lb-ft (448.8 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Oil capacity | 8.8 qts (8.3 L) |
| PTO (claimed) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 74.07 hp (55.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Operated via two levers and foot clutch. Speed shift lever selects three forward gears or reverse. Range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Synchronized shuttle shift or speed change shift while moving using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change range. |
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| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 32 forward and 16 reverse |
| Transmission | SyncReverser / SyncShuttle Plus / PowrReverser / PowrReverser Plus |
| Type | partially synchronized / partially synchronized / partially synchronized with power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle / 32-speed |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partially synchronized / 12-speed partially synchronized / 16-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle / 32-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Foldable ROPS. Optional deluxe ROPS with upgraded seat. Optional cab with heat and air conditioning. |
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| Differential lock | shift-on-the-move electro-hydraulic rear differential lock |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Front diff. | 5.3 qts (5.0 L) |
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| Front hubs | 0.84 qts (each) (0.8 L) |
| Fuel | 30.3 gal (ROPS) (114.7 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| 10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC] | : BIO HY-GARD JDM 20D |
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| -10oF [-23oC]↑ | : HY-GARD / : JDM J20C |
| Capacity | 11.9 gal (45.0 L) |
| Oil type | -10oF [-23oC]↑ : HY-GARD -10oF [-23oC]↑ : JDM J20C 10o↔104oF [-12o↔40oC] : BIO HY-GARD JDM 20D ([-23oC][-23oC][-12o↔40oC]) |
| Pressure | 2828 psi (195.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 18.4 gpm (69.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 6.3 gpm (23.8 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1922 psi (132.5 bar) |
| Total flow | 24.7 gpm (93.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0, 2 or 3 (rear) |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,595 lbs (1630 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent electrohydraulic |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 925 |
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| Battery Group | 31 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 70 (ROPS) |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 57.6 to 82.6 inches (2WD) (146 to 209 cm) / 52.8 to 75 inches (4WD) (134 to 190 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 18.8 inches (front axle) (47 cm) |
| Rear tread | 53.1 to 80.9 inches (134 to 205 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.5-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 6393 to 8000 pounds |
| Ag front | 7.5-16 (2WD) / 11L-15 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 16.9-30 / 14.9-28 |
| Industrial front | 11LL-15 (2WD) |
| Industrial rear | 19.5L-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 27/12LL-15 (2WD) |
| Lawn/turf rear | 22.5LL-16.1 |
5085M Serial Number Location
| Description | Tractor frame on front left side. |
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John Deere 5085M Weight
| Operating | 6,393 lbs (2WD ROPS) (2899 kg) |
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John Deere 5085M attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1960
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 15 - 20, 2009Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1960 file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 4.6 gal/hour (17.4 l/hour) / 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 4.6 gal/hour (17.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 74.07 hp (55.2 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 70.37 hp (52.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 73.29 hp (54.7 kW) |
References
| Description | New 5M Series published in 2009, by John Deere / 5M Series published in 2011, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. / With 16.9-30 rear tires. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2115
Test Date:
N/A
Location:
Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nebraska 68583-0832
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Max Power (1 Hour)
72.80 hp
@ 2197 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
72.80 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
72.79 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 225 lb-ft (305 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 29.3% |
| At Engine RPM | 1497 rpm |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | DEF gal/hr | DEF L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 72.80 | 54.29 | 2197 | 0.16 | 0.59 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72.80 | 2197 | 4.65 | 0.45 | 15.66 | 0.16 |
| 63.12 | 2243 | 4.31 | 0.48 | 14.63 | 0.14 |
| 47.83 | 2262 | 3.65 | 0.54 | 13.09 | 0.12 |
| 32.33 | 2294 | 3 | 0.65 | 10.79 | 0.11 |
| 16.25 | 2300 | 2.42 | 1.05 | 6.72 | 0.10 |
| 0.95 | 2300 | 1.91 | 14.20 | 0.50 | 0.14 |