John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 6120M

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 5090E	John Deere 6120M
Engine HP (hp)	90 hp	▲ 118 hp
PTO HP (hp)	76.7 hp	▲ 92.5 hp
Weight (lb)	7,275 lb	▲ 12,478 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,606 lb	▲ 4,134 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	4,630 lb	▲ 5,582 lb
Lift Height (in)	132 in	▲ 154 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,793 lbf	▲ 5,875 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 22.5 gpm	21.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	21.7 mph	▲ 25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090EJohn Deere 6120M

Engine HPhp

90 hp

▲118 hp

PTO HPhp

76.7 hp

▲92.5 hp

Weightlb

7,275 lb

▲12,478 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,606 lb

▲4,134 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

4,630 lb

▲5,582 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 Deere6120M


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 (4.5L) PWL	PowerTech EWL
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel, electronic fuel control	Two-stage turbocharged with air-to-air charge air cooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	275 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	118 hp @ 2,100 rpm
PTO Power	76.7 hp	92.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Cool-Gard II coolant, 5.8 gal system capacity
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Primary and secondary air filter elements
Fuel System	High pressure common rail, electronic fuel control	Not Published
Alternator	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A	125 A, 14 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump, two engine-mounted pumps	Not Published
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm	21.1 gpm standard; 30.1 gpm optional
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	22.5 gpm	21.1 gpm standard; 30.1 gpm optional
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Load-sensing open system with fixed displacement 2.1 in³ gear pump (standard); closed-center PFC load-sensing system with 2.7 in³ axial piston pump (optional)
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear; 0 mid	2 (mechanical, 200 Series; rear)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear; up to 3 mid	Up to 4 total (rear, 450 Series electronic)

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 gal (open operator station); 30 gal (cab)	51.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.5 gal (open operator station); 3 gal (cab)	5.8 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 gal	4.2 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.5 gal	13.7 gal (PowrQuad Plus/AutoQuad Plus)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub)	Two-piece front axle: axle housing 1.69 gal (suspended), 1.43 gal (without suspension); final drives per side 0.21 gal (no brake), 0.37 gal (with brake). Three-piece front axle: axle housing 1.9 gal; final drives per side 0.19 to 0.21 gal (no brake), 0.32 to 0.37 gal (with brake)

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement, wet PTO clutch	Electro-hydraulically operated, oil-cooled, multi-disc; standard 1.5 in 540/1000 reversible shaft
PTO Rear	540/540E standard; 540/1000 optional	540 rpm @ 1967 engine rpm; 1000 rpm @ 1962 engine rpm (rear PTO 1000/540)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 2, convertible to Category 1	Category 2 and 3N
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,159 lb (maximum lift force at hitch ball); 3,846 lb throughout lift range	8,739 lb standard; 11,636 lb optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,630 lb (electrohydraulic hitch)	5,582 lb standard; 7,432 lb optional
Lift Control Type	Electro-hydraulic hitch with electronic quick raise and lower (premium cab); top-link draft sensing	Not Published

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; PowrReverser Hi-Lo 24F/12R optional	Standard: 24F/24R PowrQuad PLUS; optional: 16F/16R PowrQuad PLUS, 24F/24R AutoQuad PLUS, 24F/24R CommandQuad PLUS, AutoPowr IVT, creeper
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (standard); 24 forward, 12 reverse (Hi-Lo)	24F/24R (standard PowrQuad Plus)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	25 mph; standard 24F/24R PowrQuad PLUS
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	Full frame design
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, dual-stage	Hydraulically boosted service brakes
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical seat standard; air-suspension seat optional for cab	Economy: seat with mechanical suspension, standard; standard: seat with air-suspension, optional
Front Axle Type	MFWD	MFWD standard, 2WD optional; suspended MFWD (TLS) optional, also available with front brakes
Front Axle Rating	6,615 lb	9,655 lb (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	2,755 lb (standard drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,425 lb (standard drawbar, 350 and 15.7 in extended); 3,195 lb (heavy-duty drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,645 lb (heavy-duty drawbar, 350 and 15.7 in extended)	Standard duty, field use: 4,960 lb, 3,085 lb, 2,645 lb; heavy-duty, field operation: 6,610 lb, 3,960 lb, 3,520 lb (maximum permissible static vertical load, drawbar extended 9.8 in, 13.8 in, 15.7 in, CAT 2)

Overall Width	83.6 in (minimum, 16.9-30 R1 tires); 85.1 in (minimum, 18.4-30 R1 tires)	100.4 in (maximum width for road travel)
Wheelbase	92.5 in	94.5 in
Ground Clearance	17 in (front axle)	Front-wheel drive axle: 11.3-25.1 in depending on front tire SRI; differential housing with drawbar: 13.7-23.5 in depending on rear tire SRI (cab + MFWD)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.6 ft (MFWD)	14 ft (4.36 m) (6110M & 6120M)
Height to Top of ROPS	101.1 in	108.1 to 115.0 in depending on rear tire SRI (ground to extended ROPS, without beacon light, open operator's station, front-wheel drive axle)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.4 in	105.4-115.3 in depending on rear tire SRI (ground to cab roof, without beacon light)
Overall Length	159.13 in	172.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	7,275 lb (MFWD open operator station, shipping weight); 8,150 lb (MFWD cab, shipping weight)	12,478 lb (total weight, without fuel in tank)
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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	12.4-24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4-30 R1 bias	Not Published
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	Automatic mast latch
Loader Model	520M (NSL and MSL); 540M (NSL)	600R; 620R (up to MY19); 640R (up to MY19)
Loader Lift Height	520M MSL: 132.0 in	600R: 154 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	520M MSL: 2,606 lb (to maximum height, measured at pivot)	600R: 4,134 lb (at pivot, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	520M NSL: 4,511 lbf; 520M MSL: 4,793 lbf (at pivot point)	600R: 5,875 lb (boom breakout at pivot)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 5 years or 2,000 hours, as sold new	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours total, factory limited warranty

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John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 6120M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 6120M leads on engine hp at 118 hp hp, compared to 90 hp hp for the John Deere 5090E.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 6120M leads on pto hp at 92.5 hp hp, compared to 76.7 hp hp for the John Deere 5090E.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 6120M leads on weight at 12,478 lb lb, compared to 7,275 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 6120M leads on loader lift at 4,134 lb lb, compared to 2,606 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?: The John Deere 6120M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 5,582 lb lb, compared to 4,630 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090E	John Deere 6120M
Engine HP (hp)	90 hp	▲ 118 hp
PTO HP (hp)	76.7 hp	▲ 92.5 hp
Weight (lb)	7,275 lb	▲ 12,478 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,606 lb	▲ 4,134 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	4,630 lb	▲ 5,582 lb
Lift Height (in)	132 in	▲ 154 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	4,793 lbf	▲ 5,875 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 22.5 gpm	21.1 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	21.7 mph	▲ 25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090EJohn Deere 6120M

Engine HPhp

90 hp

▲118 hp

PTO HPhp

76.7 hp

▲92.5 hp

Weightlb

7,275 lb

▲12,478 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,606 lb

▲4,134 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

4,630 lb

▲5,582 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 Deere6120M


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	PowerTech 4045 (4.5L) PWL	PowerTech EWL
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled diesel, electronic fuel control	Two-stage turbocharged with air-to-air charge air cooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	275 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2400 rpm	2100 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	118 hp @ 2,100 rpm
PTO Power	76.7 hp	92.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Cool-Gard II coolant, 5.8 gal system capacity
Air Cleaner	Dry type with safety element	Primary and secondary air filter elements
Fuel System	High pressure common rail, electronic fuel control	Not Published
Alternator	OOS: 90 A; Cab: 120 A	125 A, 14 V

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump, two engine-mounted pumps	Not Published
Implement Flow	15.9 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	6.6 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	22.5 gpm	21.1 gpm standard; 30.1 gpm optional
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	22.5 gpm	21.1 gpm standard; 30.1 gpm optional
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Load-sensing open system with fixed displacement 2.1 in³ gear pump (standard); closed-center PFC load-sensing system with 2.7 in³ axial piston pump (optional)
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear; 0 mid	2 (mechanical, 200 Series; rear)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 rear; up to 3 mid	Up to 4 total (rear, 450 Series electronic)

Fuel Tank Capacity	25 gal (open operator station); 30 gal (cab)	51.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	2.5 gal (open operator station); 3 gal (cab)	5.8 gal
Crankcase Capacity	3.2 gal	4.2 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.5 gal	13.7 gal (PowrQuad Plus/AutoQuad Plus)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.74 qt (each wheel hub)	Two-piece front axle: axle housing 1.69 gal (suspended), 1.43 gal (without suspension); final drives per side 0.21 gal (no brake), 0.37 gal (with brake). Three-piece front axle: axle housing 1.9 gal; final drives per side 0.19 to 0.21 gal (no brake), 0.32 to 0.37 gal (with brake)

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement, wet PTO clutch	Electro-hydraulically operated, oil-cooled, multi-disc; standard 1.5 in 540/1000 reversible shaft
PTO Rear	540/540E standard; 540/1000 optional	540 rpm @ 1967 engine rpm; 1000 rpm @ 1962 engine rpm (rear PTO 1000/540)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 2, convertible to Category 1	Category 2 and 3N
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,159 lb (maximum lift force at hitch ball); 3,846 lb throughout lift range	8,739 lb standard; 11,636 lb optional
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,630 lb (electrohydraulic hitch)	5,582 lb standard; 7,432 lb optional
Lift Control Type	Electro-hydraulic hitch with electronic quick raise and lower (premium cab); top-link draft sensing	Not Published

Transmission Type	PowrReverser 12F/12R standard; PowrReverser Hi-Lo 24F/12R optional	Standard: 24F/24R PowrQuad PLUS; optional: 16F/16R PowrQuad PLUS, 24F/24R AutoQuad PLUS, 24F/24R CommandQuad PLUS, AutoPowr IVT, creeper
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse (standard); 24 forward, 12 reverse (Hi-Lo)	24F/24R (standard PowrQuad Plus)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	21.7 mph (electronically limited)	25 mph; standard 24F/24R PowrQuad PLUS
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	Full frame design
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, dual-stage	Hydraulically boosted service brakes
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical seat standard; air-suspension seat optional for cab	Economy: seat with mechanical suspension, standard; standard: seat with air-suspension, optional
Front Axle Type	MFWD	MFWD standard, 2WD optional; suspended MFWD (TLS) optional, also available with front brakes
Front Axle Rating	6,615 lb	9,655 lb (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	2,755 lb (standard drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,425 lb (standard drawbar, 350 and 15.7 in extended); 3,195 lb (heavy-duty drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,645 lb (heavy-duty drawbar, 350 and 15.7 in extended)	Standard duty, field use: 4,960 lb, 3,085 lb, 2,645 lb; heavy-duty, field operation: 6,610 lb, 3,960 lb, 3,520 lb (maximum permissible static vertical load, drawbar extended 9.8 in, 13.8 in, 15.7 in, CAT 2)

Overall Width	83.6 in (minimum, 16.9-30 R1 tires); 85.1 in (minimum, 18.4-30 R1 tires)	100.4 in (maximum width for road travel)
Wheelbase	92.5 in	94.5 in
Ground Clearance	17 in (front axle)	Front-wheel drive axle: 11.3-25.1 in depending on front tire SRI; differential housing with drawbar: 13.7-23.5 in depending on rear tire SRI (cab + MFWD)
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	11.6 ft (MFWD)	14 ft (4.36 m) (6110M & 6120M)
Height to Top of ROPS	101.1 in	108.1 to 115.0 in depending on rear tire SRI (ground to extended ROPS, without beacon light, open operator's station, front-wheel drive axle)
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	102.4 in	105.4-115.3 in depending on rear tire SRI (ground to cab roof, without beacon light)
Overall Length	159.13 in	172.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	7,275 lb (MFWD open operator station, shipping weight); 8,150 lb (MFWD cab, shipping weight)	12,478 lb (total weight, without fuel in tank)
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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	12.4-24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	18.4-30 R1 bias	Not Published
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	Automatic mast latch
Loader Model	520M (NSL and MSL); 540M (NSL)	600R; 620R (up to MY19); 640R (up to MY19)
Loader Lift Height	520M MSL: 132.0 in	600R: 154 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	520M MSL: 2,606 lb (to maximum height, measured at pivot)	600R: 4,134 lb (at pivot, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	520M NSL: 4,511 lbf; 520M MSL: 4,793 lbf (at pivot point)	600R: 5,875 lb (boom breakout at pivot)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Powertrain 5 years or 2,000 hours, as sold new	Basic 24 months or 2,000 hours total, factory limited warranty

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John Deere 5090E vs John Deere 6120M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 6120M leads on engine hp at 118 hp hp, compared to 90 hp hp for the John Deere 5090E.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 6120M leads on pto hp at 92.5 hp hp, compared to 76.7 hp hp for the John Deere 5090E.

Which is heavier, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 6120M leads on weight at 12,478 lb lb, compared to 7,275 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 6120M leads on loader lift at 4,134 lb lb, compared to 2,606 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5090E or the John Deere 6120M?

The John Deere 6120M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 5,582 lb lb, compared to 4,630 lb lb for the John Deere 5090E.

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