John Deere 5090E 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.

Across 9 measurable specs, the John Deere 5090E leads 8 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 5090E and John Deere 5520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090E	John Deere 5520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 90 hp	89 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 76.7 hp	75 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 7,275 lb	4,809 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,644 lb	3,093 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,630 lb	3,374 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 133 in	127 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,691 lbf	3,484 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 21.7 mph	16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090EJohn Deere 5520

Engine HPhp

▲90 hp

89 hp

PTO HPhp

▲76.7 hp

75 hp

Weightlb

▲7,275 lb

4,809 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲3,644 lb

2,687 lb

3,093 lb

520M NSL520M MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,630 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 Deere5090E	John Deere5520


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 PWL	4045T
Engine Type	4-cylinder in-line turbocharged and aftercooled diesel, electronic fuel control	4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	275 in³	278 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	89 hp
PTO Power	76.7 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, electronic fuel control	Not Published
Alternator	90 A	40 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump, two engine-mounted pumps	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	6.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm (15.9 + 6.6, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	22.5 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.9 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear; 0 mid	2 to 3 rear
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear; up to 3 mid	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 gal (open operator station); 30 gal (cab)	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	2.5 gal (open operator station and low-profile); 3 gal (cab)	11.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 gal	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.5 gal	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub)	5.2 qt (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub); 6.6 qt (assembly)

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement, wet PTO clutch	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever operated clutch
PTO Rear	540/540E standard; 540/1000 optional	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 2, convertible to Category 1	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	5159 lb (maximum lift force at hitch ball); 3846 lb throughout lift range	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4630 lb (electrohydraulic hitch)	3374 lb
Lift Control Type	Electrohydraulic (EH) hitch with electronic quick raise-lower (premium cab); top-link draft sensing	Top link draft sensing

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; PowrReverser Hi-Lo 24F/12R optional	CollarShift 9F/3R standard; SyncShuttle 9F/3R optional (also with shiftable 540/540E PTO); PowrReverser 12F/12R optional
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (standard); 24 forward, 12 reverse (Hi-Lo)	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	21.7 mph (electronically limited; 12/12 transmission, 460/85R30 rear tires)	16.8 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 16.8 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	21.7 mph (electronically limited; C-4 reverse calculates to 23.8 mph)	14.4 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear R-3); 19.5 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	Wet	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS (open operator station); standard or premium cab; MFWD	Straddle mount, isolated open operator station (IOOS) or cab; 2WD or MFWD
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disk, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, dual stage	Hydraulic wet disk, self-adjusting, self-equalizing
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical seat standard; air-suspension seat optional for cab	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	6615 lb (max front axle load); 13230 lb (max rear axle load); 11510 lb (max permissible weight)	2720 to 4700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2760 to 4620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	2755 lb (standard drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2425 lb (standard, 350 and 15.7 in extended); 3195 lb (heavy duty, 9.8 in); 2645 lb (heavy duty, 350 and 15.7 in)	1675 lb (drawbar fully extended); 2470 lb (short position)

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	159.13 in	151.5 in (straddle mount and IOOS, 2WD and MFWD); 145.5 in (cab 2WD); 148 in (cab MFWD)
Overall Width	83.6 in (minimum, 16.9-30 R1 tires); 85.1 in (minimum, 18.4-30 R1 tires)	74 in (straddle mount and IOOS, outside edge of tires); 77 in (cab, 60.4 in tread setting)
Wheelbase	92.5 in	86 in (straddle mount and IOOS); 85 in (cab 2WD); 86 in (cab MFWD)
Ground Clearance	17 in (front axle)	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	11.6 ft (MFWD)	154 in (2WD); 172 in (MFWD engaged); 155 in (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	101.1 in	97 in (straddle mount); 105 in (isolated open operator station)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.5 in (straddle mount); 86 in (isolated open operator station)
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.4 in	100 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	7275 lb (MFWD open operator station); 8150 lb (MFWD cab)	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	18.4-30 R1 bias rear standard; 16.9-30 R1 also listed	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	12.4-24	11.2-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4-30 R1 bias	16.9-30
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick attach option with integrated parking stand (520M and 540M MSL or NSL)	Not Published
Loader Model	520M (NSL and MSL); 540M (NSL)	541 (NSL and MSL); 520M (NSL and MSL); 521
Loader Lift Height	520M NSL: 133 in; 520M MSL: 133 in	541 NSL: 127 in; 541 MSL: 132 in; 520M NSL: 127 in; 520M MSL: 127 in; 521: 122 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	520M NSL: 3644 lb; 520M MSL: 2687 lb (to maximum height at pivot point)	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	520M NSL: 4511 lbf; 520M MSL: 4691 lbf (at pivot point)	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	5-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (whichever comes first), as sold new	Not Published

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John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 5520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090E leads on engine hp at 90 hp hp, compared to 89 hp hp for the John Deere 5520.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090E leads on pto hp at 76.7 hp hp, compared to 75 hp hp for the John Deere 5520.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090E leads on weight at 7,275 lb lb, compared to 4,809 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090E leads on loader lift at 3,644 lb lb, compared to 3,093 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,630 lb lb, compared to 3,374 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090E	John Deere 5520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 90 hp	89 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 76.7 hp	75 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 7,275 lb	4,809 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,644 lb	3,093 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,630 lb	3,374 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 133 in	127 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,691 lbf	3,484 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 21.7 mph	16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090EJohn Deere 5520

Engine HPhp

▲90 hp

89 hp

PTO HPhp

▲76.7 hp

75 hp

Weightlb

▲7,275 lb

4,809 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲3,644 lb

2,687 lb

3,093 lb

520M NSL520M MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,630 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 Deere5090E	John Deere5520


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 PWL	4045T
Engine Type	4-cylinder in-line turbocharged and aftercooled diesel, electronic fuel control	4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	275 in³	278 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	89 hp
PTO Power	76.7 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, electronic fuel control	Not Published
Alternator	90 A	40 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump, two engine-mounted pumps	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	15.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	6.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm	22.5 gpm (15.9 + 6.6, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	22.5 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.9 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear; 0 mid	2 to 3 rear
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear; up to 3 mid	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 gal (open operator station); 30 gal (cab)	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	2.5 gal (open operator station and low-profile); 3 gal (cab)	11.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 gal	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.5 gal	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub)	5.2 qt (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub); 6.6 qt (assembly)

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement, wet PTO clutch	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever operated clutch
PTO Rear	540/540E standard; 540/1000 optional	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 2, convertible to Category 1	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	5159 lb (maximum lift force at hitch ball); 3846 lb throughout lift range	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4630 lb (electrohydraulic hitch)	3374 lb
Lift Control Type	Electrohydraulic (EH) hitch with electronic quick raise-lower (premium cab); top-link draft sensing	Top link draft sensing

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; PowrReverser Hi-Lo 24F/12R optional	CollarShift 9F/3R standard; SyncShuttle 9F/3R optional (also with shiftable 540/540E PTO); PowrReverser 12F/12R optional
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (standard); 24 forward, 12 reverse (Hi-Lo)	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	21.7 mph (electronically limited; 12/12 transmission, 460/85R30 rear tires)	16.8 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 16.8 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	21.7 mph (electronically limited; C-4 reverse calculates to 23.8 mph)	14.4 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear R-3); 19.5 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	Wet	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Foldable ROPS (open operator station); standard or premium cab; MFWD	Straddle mount, isolated open operator station (IOOS) or cab; 2WD or MFWD
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disk, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, dual stage	Hydraulic wet disk, self-adjusting, self-equalizing
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical seat standard; air-suspension seat optional for cab	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	6615 lb (max front axle load); 13230 lb (max rear axle load); 11510 lb (max permissible weight)	2720 to 4700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2760 to 4620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	2755 lb (standard drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2425 lb (standard, 350 and 15.7 in extended); 3195 lb (heavy duty, 9.8 in); 2645 lb (heavy duty, 350 and 15.7 in)	1675 lb (drawbar fully extended); 2470 lb (short position)

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	159.13 in	151.5 in (straddle mount and IOOS, 2WD and MFWD); 145.5 in (cab 2WD); 148 in (cab MFWD)
Overall Width	83.6 in (minimum, 16.9-30 R1 tires); 85.1 in (minimum, 18.4-30 R1 tires)	74 in (straddle mount and IOOS, outside edge of tires); 77 in (cab, 60.4 in tread setting)
Wheelbase	92.5 in	86 in (straddle mount and IOOS); 85 in (cab 2WD); 86 in (cab MFWD)
Ground Clearance	17 in (front axle)	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	11.6 ft (MFWD)	154 in (2WD); 172 in (MFWD engaged); 155 in (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	101.1 in	97 in (straddle mount); 105 in (isolated open operator station)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.5 in (straddle mount); 86 in (isolated open operator station)
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.4 in	100 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	7275 lb (MFWD open operator station); 8150 lb (MFWD cab)	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	18.4-30 R1 bias rear standard; 16.9-30 R1 also listed	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	12.4-24	11.2-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4-30 R1 bias	16.9-30
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick attach option with integrated parking stand (520M and 540M MSL or NSL)	Not Published
Loader Model	520M (NSL and MSL); 540M (NSL)	541 (NSL and MSL); 520M (NSL and MSL); 521
Loader Lift Height	520M NSL: 133 in; 520M MSL: 133 in	541 NSL: 127 in; 541 MSL: 132 in; 520M NSL: 127 in; 520M MSL: 127 in; 521: 122 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	520M NSL: 3644 lb; 520M MSL: 2687 lb (to maximum height at pivot point)	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	520M NSL: 4511 lbf; 520M MSL: 4691 lbf (at pivot point)	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	5-year / 2,000-hour powertrain warranty (whichever comes first), as sold new	Not Published

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John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 5520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5090E leads on engine hp at 90 hp hp, compared to 89 hp hp for the John Deere 5520.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5090E leads on pto hp at 76.7 hp hp, compared to 75 hp hp for the John Deere 5520.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5090E leads on weight at 7,275 lb lb, compared to 4,809 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5090E leads on loader lift at 3,644 lb lb, compared to 3,093 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 5520?

The John Deere 5090E leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,630 lb lb, compared to 3,374 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

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