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Find a model →Pit up to four models against each other. Engine, hydraulics, hitch, weight, warranty.
Open comparison →Written guides on choosing tractors, hydraulics, PTO, hitches, and maintenance.
Read articles →This is a real owner comparing two two-wheel-drive tractors he actually farms with: a 5055E with 234 hours and a newer 5075E bought as its 'big brother.' He walks through gears, hydraulics, PTO placement, the annoying rear fuel cap, emissions regen burn-off, and how the extra 20hp feels pulling hills, plus rough payment numbers. Good for small-acreage/beef-operation buyers weighing 55 vs 75E.
An owner-operator on his own Kentucky farm sharing hands-on impressions with no John Deere affiliation.
| John Deere 5075E | John Deere 5055E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | PR/TSS OOS: 57 hp; PR/TSS Cab: 55 hp; eHydro: 51.4 hp | 41 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 500M: 4,354 lb (at pivot) | 4,504 lb (H240NSL, at pivot) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 3,968 lb @ hitch points | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 11.4 gpm | 11.4 gpm |
