Quick answer:
The John Deere 5085E tractor has 85 hp engine horsepower and 70 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower85 hp
PTO horsepower70 hp
Drawbar horsepower70 hp
Torque300 lb-ft
Operating weight7,937 lb
John Deere 5085E Horsepower Details
| Engine horsepower | 85 hp |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 70 hp |
| Drawbar horsepower | 70 hp |
| Engine torque | 300 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 4.5 L |
| Engine cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine model | the John Deere FJDXL04.5305 |
| Operating weight | 7,937 lb |
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Operating weight comparison
John Deere 5085E Extra Horsepower Notes
| Horsepower note | The John Deere 5085E shows 85 hp at the engine and 70 hp at the PTO, which is a normal drop from engine power to PTO power for a utility tractor. |
|---|---|
| PTO note | For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 5085E’s practical rating is 70 hp, which fits hay equipment, larger cutters, augers and heavier farm implements. |
| Drawbar note | For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 5085E’s 70 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone. |
| Power-to-weight note | The John Deere 5085E’s weight-to-power figure is about 93.4 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power. |
| Engine note | Engine details for the John Deere 5085E come together as engine model the John Deere FJDXL04.5305, 4.5 L displacement, 4 cylinders. |
| Torque / RPM note | The John Deere 5085E torque spec is 300 lb-ft, which is useful when comparing how similar tractors handle load. |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.







