John Deere 5090E Specs ( 2018-Present )
Overview
The John Deere 5090E is a utility tractor manufactured in Augusta, Georgia, since 2018, featuring a 4.5L four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It is available in both ROPS and cab configurations with a standard four-wheel-drive system and choice between a 12-speed or 24-speed power shuttle transmission. The tractor is rated at 90 gross engine horsepower and includes Tier IV emission controls with selective catalytic reduction.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO Performance:
Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO output of 80.75 hp, which exceeds the manufacturer's claimed 75 hp rating for the 4.5L turbocharged engine.
Hydraulic System Capacity:
The open-center hydraulic system provides a total flow of 22.5 gpm, distributed between a 15.9 gpm pump flow and a 6.6 gpm steering flow.
Chassis and Lift Specifications:
Equipped with a Category II rear hitch, the tractor has a rear lift capacity of 3,213 lbs at 24 inches and a minimum width of 85.1 inches on a 92.5-inch wheelbase.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Original price | $51,590 (2019 ) |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 3.2 gal (12.1 L) |
| Fuel tank | 29.7 gal (112.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech 4045 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Rated Power (gross) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 90 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 75 hp (55.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | wet disc / wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears in three ranges with left-hand power shuttle. / Four gears in three ranges with shuttle and push-button two-speed power shift for all forward gears. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and 12 reverse |
| Transmission | PowrReverser / PowrReverser Plus |
| Type | power shuttle / power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shuttle / 24-speed power shuttle |
| Transmission type | 12-speed power shuttle / 24-speed power shuttle |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Mid valves | 0 to 3 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 or 3 |
| Steering flow | 6.6 gpm (25.0 lpm) |
| Total flow | 22.5 gpm (85.2 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | top-link draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3213 lbs (1457 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2400 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/540E |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 180 |
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| Battery CCA | 950 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Cab Charging amps | 120 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
| ROPS Charging amps | 90 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Cab Weight | 8150 lbs (3696 kg) |
|---|---|
| Clearance (front axle) | 17 inches (43 cm) |
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Length | 159.1 inches (404 cm) |
| ROPS Weight | 7275 lbs (3299 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 inches (234 cm) |
| Width | 85.1 inches*Minimum width. (216 cm) |
| Front tire | 12.4-24 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
| Weight | 7275 to 8150 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 92.5 inches (234 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30 |
5090E Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle. |
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John Deere 5090E Height
| Cab | 102.4 inches (260 cm) |
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| Hood | 70.6 inches (179 cm) |
| ROPS | 101.1 inches (256 cm) |
John Deere 5090E attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | 5E Utility Tractors published in 2018, by John Deere / 5E Utility Tractors published in 2019, by John Deere / 5E Utility Tractors published in 2022, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 460/85R30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are about 10% faster than forward. / With 460/85R30 rear tires. Reverse speeds are between the corresponding low and high forward speed. |
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Variants
| 5090E | utility |
|---|---|
| 5090EL | low-profile |
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #2210
Test Date:
May 2 - 6, 2019
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)
80.75 hp
@ 2199 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
76.78 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
77.93 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 232 lb.-ft. (314 Nm) at 1502 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 38.1% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr | DEF gal/hr | DEF L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 76.78 | 57.26 | 2403 | 5.07 | 19.20 | 0.18 | 0.67 |
| Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm) | 77.93 | 58.11 | 2385 | 5.08 | 19.24 | 0.18 | 0.69 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 80.75 | 60.21 | 2199 | 4.84 | 18.34 | 0.20 | 0.75 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76.78 | 2403 | 5.07 | 0.46 | 15.14 | 0.18 |
| 66.23 | 2439 | 4.64 | 0.49 | 14.27 | 0.16 |
| 50.14 | 2461 | 4.00 | 0.56 | 12.53 | 0.12 |
| 33.80 | 2491 | 3.30 | 0.68 | 10.26 | 0.09 |
| 16.88 | 2500 | 2.61 | 1.08 | 6.46 | 0.10 |
| 1.26 | 2500 | 2.02 | 11.21 | 0.62 | 0.02 |