The John Deere 5090GN has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 2,800 lb (1,270 kg). It also lists hitch category Category 1 and rear PTO power 76 hp.
Best rear lift figure2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
Hitch categoryCategory 1
Rear PTO horsepower76 hp
John Deere 5090GN 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
2,800 lb (1,270 kg)
Hitch category
Category 1
Rear PTO horsepower
76 hp
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
2,800 lb
Average
8,101 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
76 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 5090GN Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
For implement matching, the John Deere 5090GN should be judged from the 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) 3-point hitch lift capacity figure. That gives a better real-world read than horsepower alone
Hitch category note
The John Deere 5090GN uses Category 1 hitch sizing in the captured data. Category mismatch is how people end up with implements that do not fit cleanly
PTO and weight context
The extra context for the John Deere 5090GN is simple: rear PTO horsepower is 76 hp. That helps separate what it can lift from what it can actually run well
Rear implement matching
The John Deere 5090GN hitch spec is useful because it helps judge whether attachments like rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box are in the right size range
John Deere 5090GN 3-Point Hitch FAQ
How much can the John Deere 5090GN rear 3-point hitch lift?
The main rear-lift number captured for the John Deere 5090GN is 2,800 lb (1,270 kg). Use that as the first-pass number for rear implements, not as a front-loader rating.
Is rear lift capacity always measured the same way?
No. For the John Deere 5090GN, check whether the figure is measured at the hitch ends or 24 in / 610 mm behind the hitch. The behind-the-hitch number is usually more realistic.
What hitch category is the John Deere 5090GN?
The listed hitch category for the John Deere 5090GN is Category 1. Match implement pins and hitch width to that category before worrying about lift capacity.
What rear implements can the John Deere 5090GN lift?
Use the listed 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) 3-point hitch lift rating as the first filter for implements such as rotary cutter, medium tiller, grader blade, seeder, and heavy ballast box. Also check hitch category Category 1 and rear PTO power 76 hp before choosing the implement.
Is 76 hp rear PTO power enough for implements?
It depends on the implement. Use 76 hp for powered equipment matching, and use 2,800 lb (1,270 kg) for rear lift matching.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
