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Overview
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.
Side-by-side specs
| John Deere 5075E | John Deere 5055E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | 57.6 hp | — |
| Loader lift capacity | 4,354 lb (measured at pivot) | — |
| 3-point lift capacity | 3,968 lb @ hitch points | — |
| Hydraulic flow | 11.4 gpm | — |