John Deere

John Deere 5085M

The John Deere 5085M is a utility tractor from the 5M Series produced from 2008 to 2018. It features a John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 85 hp (63.4 kW) with a claimed PTO power of 70 hp and tested PTO power of 74.07 hp. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 16-speed partially synchronized, 12-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle, and 32-speed. It has a 4x2 2WD drive with optional 4x4 MFWD 4WD, inboard planetary final drives, and an electro-hydraulic rear differential lock. The hydraulic system is open center with 11.9 gal capacity and 2828 psi pressure. The tractor hitch is category II/I with rear lift capacity up to 4,498 lbs optional. PTO options include independent electrohydraulic rear PTO with 540/540E standard and 540/540E/1000 optional. The tractor weighs between 6,393 and 8,000 lbs depending on configuration and has various tire options for agricultural, lawn/turf, and industrial use. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system with 70 to 120 amps, and a 12-volt battery. Attachments include John Deere 553 and 563 loaders with detailed lift, breakout, reach, and clearance specifications.
Power85 hp
Founded2008 - 2018
Model5085M

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 5085M

Power
Engine power85 hp (63.4 kW)
PTO (tested)74.07 hp (55.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)70 hp (52.2 kW)
Tires
Ag rear16.9-30, 14.9-28, 16.9-28, 420/90R30, 480/80R30, 15.5R38, 16.9R34, 230/95R48
Ag front7.5-16 (2WD), 11.2-24 (4WD), 11L-15 (2WD), 9.5-24 (4WD), 11.2R24 (4WD), 12.4R24 (4WD), 13.6R24 (4WD), 230/95R32 (4WD)
Lawn/turf rear22.5LL-16.1, 23.1-26
Industrial rear19.5L-24, 16.9-24
Lawn/turf front27/12LL-15 (2WD), 12LL-16 (4WD), 44x18-20 (4WD)
Industrial front11LL-15 (2WD), 12.5/80-18 (4WD)
Engine
ModelJohn Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Weight
Operating6,393 lbs (2WD ROPS) (2899 kg), 6,850 lbs (2WD deluxe ROPS) (3107 kg), 7,600 lbs (4WD cab) (3447 kg), 6,800 lbs (4WD ROPS) (3084 kg), 7,250 lbs (4WD deluxe ROPS) (3288 kg), 8,000 lbs (4WD cab) (3628 kg)
Capacity
Fuel30.3 gal (ROPS) / 114.7 L, 40.7 gal (cab) / 154.0 L
Front hubs0.84 qts (each) / 0.8 L
Front diff.5.3 qts / 5.0 L
Hydraulic system11.9 gal (45.0 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery CCA925
Battery Group31
Battery volts12
Charging amps70 (ROPS), 90 (cab), 120 (optional)
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Valves0, 2 or 3 (rear), 0, 2 or 3 (mid)
Capacity11.9 gal (45.0 L)
Oil type-10°F [-23°C]↑ : HY-GARD, -10°F [-23°C]↑ : JDM J20C, 10°↔104°F [-12°↔40°C] : BIO HY-GARD JDM 20D
Pressure2828 psi (195.0 bar)
Pump flow18.4 gpm (69.6 lpm)
Total flow24.7 gpm (93.5 lpm)
Steering flow6.3 gpm (23.8 lpm)
Steering pressure1922 psi (132.5 bar)
Mechanical
ROPSFoldable ROPS. Optional deluxe ROPS with upgraded seat. Optional cab with heat and air conditioning.
Drive4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Steeringhydrostatic power
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockshift-on-the-move electro-hydraulic rear differential lock
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Series5M Series
Built inAugusta, Georgia, USA
Original price$41,671 (2WD ROPS), $52,340 (4WD cab)
Years produced2008 - 2018
Attachments
553 Loader2,917 lbs lift (full at pin) (1323 kg), 5,537 lbs breakout (at pin) (2511 kg), 43° dump, 40 inches reach (dumped) (101 cm), 71 inches reach (ground) (180 cm), 31° rollback, 123 inches height (at pin) (312 cm), 95 inches clearance (dumped) (241 cm)
563 Loader3,982 lbs lift (full at pin) (1806 kg), 3,121 lbs lift (full at pin) (1415 kg), 6,654 lbs breakout (at pin) (3018 kg), 5,665 lbs breakout (at pin) (2569 kg), 72° dump, 50 inches reach (dumped) (127 cm), 88 inches reach (ground) (223 cm), 44° rollback, 133 inches height (at pin) (337 cm), 97 inches clearance (dumped) (246 cm)
Attachment overviewJohn Deere 553 loader, John Deere 563 loader
Transmission
PowrReverserpartially synchronized with power shuttle, 16 forward and reverse gears, operated via three levers and foot clutch. Speed shift lever selects one of four speeds. Range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Reverser lever selects direction of travel. Clutchless power shift between forward and reverse using reverser lever. Synchronized speed change while moving using the speed shift lever with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change ranges.
SyncReverserpartially synchronized, 16 forward and reverse gears, operated via three levers and foot clutch. Speed shift lever selects one of four speeds. Range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Reverser lever selects direction of travel. Synchronized shuttle shift with reverser lever, or speed change with speed shift lever, while moving using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change ranges.
SyncShuttle Pluspartially synchronized, 12 forward and 4 reverse gears, 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.
PowrReverser Plus32 forward and 16 reverse gears, operated via three levers and foot clutch plus push button. Speed shift lever selects one of four speeds plus a push-button high or low selection. Range shift lever selects one of four ranges. Reverser lever selects direction of travel. Clutchless power shift between forward and reverse using reverser lever. Synchronized speed change while moving using the speed shift lever with the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to change ranges.
Transmission options16-speed partially synchronized, 12-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle, 32-speed
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII/I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3,595 lbs (1630 kg), 4,498 lbs (optional) (2040 kg)
Dimensions & Tires
Weight6393 to 8000 pounds
Rear tire16.9-30
Front tire7.5-16
Rear tread53.1 to 80.9 inches (134 to 205 cm)
Front tread57.6 to 82.6 inches (146 to 209 cm) (2WD), 52.8 to 75 inches (134 to 190 cm) (4WD)
Ground clearance18.8 inches (front axle) (47 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent electrohydraulic
Rear PTO Type540/540E, 540/540E/1000 (optional)