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John Deere

5085M

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 5085M.

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85hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2008–2018

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

5085M / 01

At a glance

Overview

2008 - 2018

Model year 2008-20112012-20142015-2018

5M Series

Utility tractor

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: JDM J20C
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: BIO HY-GARD JDM 20D

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA

Manufacturer
John Deere
Original Price
$41,6712WD ROPS
Original Price
$52,3404WD cab

Mechanical

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Foldable ROPS. Optional deluxe ROPS with upgraded seat. Optional cab with heat and air conditioning.

Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Final Drives
inboard planetary
Differential Lock
shift-on-the-move electro-hydraulic rear differential lock
Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
30.3 gal (ROPS)114.7 L
Fuel
40.7 gal (cab)154.0 L
Hydraulic System
11.9 gal45.0 L
Front Hubs
0.84 qts (each)0.8 L
Front Diff
5.3 qts5.0 L

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Rear Lift At24610mm
3,595 lbs1630 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm
4,498 lbs (optional)2040 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent electrohydraulic
Rear Type
540/540E
Rear Type
540/540E/1000 (optional)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
70 (ROPS)
Charging Amps
90 (cab)
Charging Amps
120 (optional)
Battery Cca
925
Battery Volts
12
Battery Group
31

5085M / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere PowerTech M 4045

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
276 ci4.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches106 x 127 mm
Emissions
Tier 3
Power
85 hp63.4 kW
Air Cleaner
dry
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
331 lb-ft448.8 Nm
Torque Rpm
1600
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
12 qts11.4 L
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Oil Capacity
8.8 qts8.3 L

Engine Options

John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel

5085M / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Operated via three levers and foot clutch. The speed shift lever selects one of four speeds. The 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.

Transmission
SyncReverser
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

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.

Transmission
SyncShuttle Plus
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Operated via three levers and foot clutch. The speed shift lever selects one of four speeds. The 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
PowrReverser
Transmission Type
partially synchronized with power shuttle
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Speeds Description
With 16.9-30 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 4)

Operated via three levers and foot clutch plus push button. The speed shift lever selects one of four speeds plus a push-button high or low selection. The 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
PowrReverser Plus
Gears
32 forward and 16 reverse

Transmission Options

16-speed partially synchronized

12-speed partially synchronized

16-speed partially synchronized with power shuttle

32-speed

5085M / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Wheelbase
90.6 in230 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Weight
6393 to 8000 pounds
Front Tire
7.5-16
Rear Tire
16.9-30

Serial Number Location

Tractor frame on front left side.

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.5-162WD
Front Ag
11.2-244WD
Front Ag
11L-152WD
Front Ag
9.5-244WD
Front Ag
11.2R244WD
Front Ag
12.4R244WD
Front Ag
13.6R244WD
Front Ag
230/95R324WD
Rear Ag
16.9-30
Rear Ag
14.9-28
Rear Ag
16.9-28
Rear Ag
420/90R30
Rear Ag
480/80R30
Rear Ag
15.5R38
Rear Ag
16.9R34
Rear Ag
230/95R48
Lawn Turf Front
27/12LL-152WD
Lawn Turf Front
12LL-164WD
Lawn Turf Front
44x18-204WD
Lawn Turf Rear
22.5LL-16.1
Lawn Turf Rear
23.1-26
Industrial Front
11LL-152WD
Industrial Front
12.5/80-184WD
Industrial Rear
19.5L-24
Industrial Rear
16.9-24

5085M / 05

Tractor Photos

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See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 5085M videos from their original YouTube creators.

2012 John Deere 5085M 4x4 with Cab & Loader, NO DEF, 32/16 Transmission

Video by Mast Tractor Sales

Watch on YouTube ↗

5085M / 07

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1960

Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 15 - 20, 2009

PTO performance

Id
1960
Max Power
74.07 hp55.2 kW
Fuel Use
4.6 gal/hour17.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
4.7 gal/hour17.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
70.37 hp52.5 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
73.29 hp54.7 kW

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John Deere 5085M

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