John Deere 4075R vs John Deere 5520

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4075R	John Deere 5520
Engine HP (hp)	74.3 hp	▲ 89 hp
PTO HP (hp)	60 hp	▲ 75 hp
Weight (lb)	n/a	4,809 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,539 lb	▲ 3,093 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 3,374 lb
Lift Height (in)	110 in	▲ 127 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,027 lbf	3,484 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	15.9 gpm	▲ 22.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.7 mph	16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4075RJohn Deere 5520

Engine HPhp

74.3 hp

▲89 hp

PTO HPhp

60 hp

▲75 hp

Weightlb

n/a

4,809 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,539 lb

2,213 lb

▲3,093 lb

440R NSL440R MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲3,374 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere4075R	John Deere5520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	John Deere
Engine Model	4TNV86CHT-MJT	4045T
Engine Type	Turbocharged 4-cylinder Diesel	4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	127.6 in³	278 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	74.3 hp	89 hp
PTO Power	60 hp	75 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	High pressure common-rail direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Dual Independent	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	10.2 gpm	15.9 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	6.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	22.5 gpm (15.9 + 6.6, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.9 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.9 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2 to 3 rear
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.7 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	8.0 qt	11.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.7 qt (with filter)	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.8 qt	5.2 qt (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub); 6.6 qt (assembly)

PTO Type	Independent (wet disc clutch); PTO brake for mid & rear PTO	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever operated clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	3374 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Top link draft sensing

Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser	CollarShift 9F/3R standard; SyncShuttle 9F/3R optional (also with shiftable 540/540E PTO); PowrReverser 12F/12R optional
No. of Speeds	Infinitely variable / 3 range	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.7 mph	16.8 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 16.8 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.7 mph	14.4 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear R-3); 19.5 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Not Published

Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Straddle mount, isolated open operator station (IOOS) or cab; 2WD or MFWD
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Hydraulic wet disk, self-adjusting, self-equalizing
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Air suspension with swivel seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	3,307 lb	2720 to 4700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2760 to 4620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1675 lb (drawbar fully extended); 2470 lb (short position)

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	133.4 in	151.5 in (straddle mount and IOOS, 2WD and MFWD); 145.5 in (cab 2WD); 148 in (cab MFWD)
Overall Width	78.3 in	74 in (straddle mount and IOOS, outside edge of tires); 77 in (cab, 60.4 in tread setting)
Wheelbase	73.0 in	86 in (straddle mount and IOOS); 85 in (cab 2WD); 86 in (cab MFWD)
Ground Clearance	13.8 in	19 in (2WD); 18 in (MFWD) crop clearance, straddle mount and IOOS; 19 in (2WD cab); 15.75 in (MFWD cab)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	126.0 in	154 in (2WD); 172 in (MFWD engaged); 155 in (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	104.3 in	97 in (straddle mount); 105 in (isolated open operator station)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	80.0 in	78.5 in (straddle mount); 86 in (isolated open operator station)
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.4 in	100 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	Not Published	4809 lb (2WD straddle mount); 5849 lb (MFWD straddle mount); 5124 lb (2WD IOOS); 6164 lb (MFWD IOOS); 6224 lb (2WD cab); 7264 lb (MFWD cab)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow	Front: 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 27/9.5-15, 11L-15 (2WD); 9.5-16, 8.3-24, 9.5-24, 12.5/80-18, 11.2-24 (MFWD). Rear: 14.9-28, 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (6PR)	11.2-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	16.9-30
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.5-15 or 27X12LL-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18-20 or 22.5LL-16.1	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9LX24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Park Loader System; Quik-Change Attachment Carrier	Not Published
Loader Model	440R	541 (NSL and MSL); 520M (NSL and MSL); 521
Loader Lift Height	NSL: 110 in; MSL: 109 in (at pivot pin)	541 NSL: 127 in; 541 MSL: 132 in; 520M NSL: 127 in; 520M MSL: 127 in; 521: 122 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	440R NSL: 2,539 lb; 440R MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot pin, 4R Series figures)	541 NSL: 3093 lb; 541 MSL: 3214 lb; 520M NSL: 3671 lb; 520M MSL: 2687 lb; 521: 2500 lb (to maximum height at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	NSL: 4,027 lbf; MSL: 3,917 lbf (at pivot pin)	541 NSL: 3484 lbf; 541 MSL: 4137 lbf; 520M NSL: 4504 lbf; 520M MSL: 4542 lbf; 521: 3485 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	Not Published

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John Deere 4075R vs John Deere 5520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4075R or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5520 leads on engine hp at 89 hp hp, compared to 74.3 hp hp for the John Deere 4075R.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4075R or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5520 leads on pto hp at 75 hp hp, compared to 60 hp hp for the John Deere 4075R.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4075R or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5520 leads on loader lift at 3,093 lb lb, compared to 2,539 lb lb for the John Deere 4075R.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4075R or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,374 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4075R.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 4075R	John Deere 5520
Engine HP (hp)	74.3 hp	▲ 89 hp
PTO HP (hp)	60 hp	▲ 75 hp
Weight (lb)	n/a	4,809 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,539 lb	▲ 3,093 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 3,374 lb
Lift Height (in)	110 in	▲ 127 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,027 lbf	3,484 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	15.9 gpm	▲ 22.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.7 mph	16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 4075RJohn Deere 5520

Engine HPhp

74.3 hp

▲89 hp

PTO HPhp

60 hp

▲75 hp

Weightlb

n/a

4,809 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,539 lb

2,213 lb

▲3,093 lb

440R NSL440R MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,500 lb

▲3,374 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	John Deere4075R	John Deere5520


Engine Manufacturer	Yanmar	John Deere
Engine Model	4TNV86CHT-MJT	4045T
Engine Type	Turbocharged 4-cylinder Diesel	4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	127.6 in³	278 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	74.3 hp	89 hp
PTO Power	60 hp	75 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Not Published
Fuel System	High pressure common-rail direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	40 A

Pump Type	Dual Independent	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	10.2 gpm	15.9 gpm
Steering Flow	5.7 gpm	6.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	15.9 gpm	22.5 gpm (15.9 + 6.6, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	15.9 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.9 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	2 to 3 rear
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3rd, 4th, and 5th optional (up to 5 total)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.7 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	8.0 qt	11.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.7 qt (with filter)	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	12.5 gal	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	5.8 qt	5.2 qt (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub); 6.6 qt (assembly)

PTO Type	Independent (wet disc clutch); PTO brake for mid & rear PTO	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever operated clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	No mid-PTO offered	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,130 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,500 lb	3374 lb
Lift Control Type	Position control	Top link draft sensing

Transmission Type	Standard: eHydro (3-range hydrostatic); Optional: 12F/12R PowrReverser	CollarShift 9F/3R standard; SyncShuttle 9F/3R optional (also with shiftable 540/540E PTO); PowrReverser 12F/12R optional
No. of Speeds	Infinitely variable / 3 range	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.7 mph	16.8 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 16.8 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.7 mph	14.4 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear R-3); 19.5 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	Wet disc (PowrReverser); not applicable on eHydro	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Differential lock: Yes	Not Published

Frame Type	ROPS - Foldable	Straddle mount, isolated open operator station (IOOS) or cab; 2WD or MFWD
Steering	Power steering (hydrostatic)	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Hydraulic wet disk, self-adjusting, self-equalizing
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Air suspension with swivel seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD) - Standard	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	3,307 lb	2720 to 4700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2760 to 4620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	1675 lb (drawbar fully extended); 2470 lb (short position)

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	133.4 in	151.5 in (straddle mount and IOOS, 2WD and MFWD); 145.5 in (cab 2WD); 148 in (cab MFWD)
Overall Width	78.3 in	74 in (straddle mount and IOOS, outside edge of tires); 77 in (cab, 60.4 in tread setting)
Wheelbase	73.0 in	86 in (straddle mount and IOOS); 85 in (cab 2WD); 86 in (cab MFWD)
Ground Clearance	13.8 in	19 in (2WD); 18 in (MFWD) crop clearance, straddle mount and IOOS; 19 in (2WD cab); 15.75 in (MFWD cab)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	126.0 in	154 in (2WD); 172 in (MFWD engaged); 155 in (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	104.3 in	97 in (straddle mount); 105 in (isolated open operator station)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	80.0 in	78.5 in (straddle mount); 86 in (isolated open operator station)
Height to Top of Cab Model	97.4 in	100 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	Not Published	4809 lb (2WD straddle mount); 5849 lb (MFWD straddle mount); 5124 lb (2WD IOOS); 6164 lb (MFWD IOOS); 6224 lb (2WD cab); 7264 lb (MFWD cab)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Ag / R3 Turf / R4 Industrial / Snow	Front: 6.50-16, 7.50-16, 9.5L-15, 27/9.5-15, 11L-15 (2WD); 9.5-16, 8.3-24, 9.5-24, 12.5/80-18, 11.2-24 (MFWD). Rear: 14.9-28, 16.9-24, 16.9-28, 16.9-30
R1 Agricultural - Front	8.00-16 (6PR)	11.2-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-28	16.9-30
R3 Turf - Front	27X10.5-15 or 27X12LL-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	44X18-20 or 22.5LL-16.1	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	16.9LX24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Park Loader System; Quik-Change Attachment Carrier	Not Published
Loader Model	440R	541 (NSL and MSL); 520M (NSL and MSL); 521
Loader Lift Height	NSL: 110 in; MSL: 109 in (at pivot pin)	541 NSL: 127 in; 541 MSL: 132 in; 520M NSL: 127 in; 520M MSL: 127 in; 521: 122 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	440R NSL: 2,539 lb; 440R MSL: 2,213 lb (at pivot pin, 4R Series figures)	541 NSL: 3093 lb; 541 MSL: 3214 lb; 520M NSL: 3671 lb; 520M MSL: 2687 lb; 521: 2500 lb (to maximum height at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	NSL: 4,027 lbf; MSL: 3,917 lbf (at pivot pin)	541 NSL: 3484 lbf; 541 MSL: 4137 lbf; 520M NSL: 4504 lbf; 520M MSL: 4542 lbf; 521: 3485 lbf (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year/2,000-hour powertrain; 2-year/2,000-hour basic (full machine)	Not Published

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John Deere 4075R vs John Deere 5520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 4075R or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5520 leads on engine hp at 89 hp hp, compared to 74.3 hp hp for the John Deere 4075R.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 4075R or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5520 leads on pto hp at 75 hp hp, compared to 60 hp hp for the John Deere 4075R.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 4075R or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5520 leads on loader lift at 3,093 lb lb, compared to 2,539 lb lb for the John Deere 4075R.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 4075R or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5520 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,374 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the John Deere 4075R.

John Deere 4075R vs John Deere 5520

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