John Deere 5090R vs John Deere 5520 | Side-by-side comparison | ITC Resource Center
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Open center (standard); closed center PFC (optional)
Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow
Not Published
15.9 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves
2 rear and 2 mid (stackable)
2 to 3 rear
No. of Optional Remote Valves
Rear: 3 (mechanical or proportional EH, optional; 4th rear by conversion kit); Mid: 3 Deluxe (mechanical or EH, optional)
Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity
38 gal
22 gal (straddle mount, early model); 25 gal (straddle mount, late model); 27 gal (IOOS or cab, small filler neck); 29.5 gal (IOOS or cab, large filler neck)
Coolant Capacity
4.25 gal
11.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity
3.1 gal
9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity
11.75 gal (open center); 12.5 gal (closed center PFC)
10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity
1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.2 gal (each wheel hub)
Category II (telescoping draft links with Category II balls)
Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity
7,158 lb; 8,157 lb throughout lift range at hitch ball; 11,122 lb / 12,515 lb maximum
Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)
6,975 lb; 7,868 lb throughout lift range
3,374 lb
Lift Control Type
Electro-hydraulic hitch with fender controls, lower-link draft sensing
Top link sensing
Transmission Type
CommandQuad 16F/16R manual with electronic range and gear shifting, AutoClutch and wet traction clutch (standard); CommandQuad 16F/16R Auto, CommandQuad 16F/16R manual with creeper, or Command8 32F/16R (optional)
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