John Deere 5090R 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 5090R leads 8 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: John Deere 5090R and John Deere 5520.

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Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090R	John Deere 5520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 90 hp	89 hp
PTO HP (hp)	75 hp	75 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 9,811 lb	4,809 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 4,246 lb	3,671 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 6,975 lb	3,374 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 141.5 in	127 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,945 lbf	4,542 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 25.6 gpm	22.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 22 mph	16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090RJohn Deere 5520

Engine HPhp

▲90 hp

89 hp

PTO HPhp

▲75 hp

Weightlb

▲9,811 lb

4,809 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲4,246 lb

3,671 lb

2,687 lb

520M NSL520M MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲6,975 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 Deere5090R	John Deere5520


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	John Deere PowerTech 4.5L diesel	4045T
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled diesel, 4-valve high pressure common rail	4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	278 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	89 hp
PTO Power	75 hp @ 100 rpm	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, 4 valve, electronic fuel control	Not Published
Alternator	200 A	40 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump (open center); variable axial-piston implement pump (PFC, optional)	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	19.3 gpm (open center); 30.9 gpm (PFC)	15.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.3 gpm (open center)	6.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	25.6 gpm (open center)	22.5 gpm (15.9 + 6.6, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	25.6 gpm (open center); 30.9 gpm (PFC)	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center (standard); closed center PFC (optional)	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.9 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear and 2 mid (stackable)	2 to 3 rear
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Rear: 3 (mechanical or proportional EH, optional; 4th rear by conversion kit); Mid: 3 Deluxe (mechanical or EH, optional)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	38 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	4.25 gal	11.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.1 gal	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.75 gal (open center); 12.5 gal (closed center PFC)	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.2 gal (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, reversible 540/1000 shaft	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever-operated clutch
PTO Rear	540/540E/1000 rpm	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II (telescoping draft links with Category II balls)	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	7,158 lb; 8,157 lb throughout lift range at hitch ball; 11,122 lb / 12,515 lb maximum	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	6,975 lb; 7,868 lb throughout lift range	3,374 lb
Lift Control Type	Electro-hydraulic hitch with fender controls, lower-link draft sensing	Top link sensing

Transmission Type	CommandQuad 16F/16R manual with electronic range and gear shifting, AutoClutch and wet traction clutch (standard); CommandQuad 16F/16R Auto, CommandQuad 16F/16R manual with creeper, or Command8 32F/16R (optional)	CollarShift 9F/3R standard; SyncShuttle 9F/3R optional (also with shiftable 540/540E PTO); PowrReverser 12F/12R optional
No. of Speeds	16F/16R (CommandQuad, standard); 32F/16R (Command8, optional)	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	22.0 mph (D4, 16/16 transmission, 480/70R28 rear tires)	16.8 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 16.8 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	14.4 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear R-3); 19.5 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	Wet traction clutch with AutoClutch	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Electro-hydraulic differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Cab standard with air conditioning; mechanical front-wheel drive (MFWD)	Straddle-mount frame; isolated open operator station or cab; 2WD or MFWD
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, lockable turning brakes; electronic park brake	Hydraulic wet, self-adjusting, self-equalizing
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD, electro-hydraulic engagement, planetary final drives	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	7,937 lb (MFWD closed center); 7,055 lb (MFWD open center)	2,720 to 4,700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2,760 to 4,620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	2,756 lb (standard drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,205 lb (standard, 13.8 in extended); 3,197 lb (heavy duty, 9.8 in extended); 2,646 lb (heavy duty, 13.8 in extended)	1,675 lb (drawbar fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position) (maximum permissible static vertical load)

Overall Width	87 in (with fender extension); 74 in (without fender extension); 66.9 in (narrow cab, without fender extension)	74 in (straddle mount and IOOS, outside edge of tires); 77 in (cab, 60.4 in tread setting)
Wheelbase	88.6 in	86 in (straddle mount and IOOS); 85 in (cab 2WD); 86 in (cab MFWD)
Ground Clearance	Not Published	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	Not Published	154 in (2WD); 172 in (MFWD engaged); 155 in (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	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	106.1 in	100 in
Overall Length	147.8 in	151.5 in (straddle mount and IOOS, 2WD and MFWD); 145.5 in (cab 2WD); 148 in (cab MFWD) (including draft links)

Tractor Weight (Base)	9,811 lb (base machine weight, with all fluids)	4,809 lb (2WD straddle mount); 5,849 lb (MFWD straddle mount); 5,124 lb (2WD IOOS); 6,164 lb (MFWD IOOS); 6,224 lb (2WD cab); 7,264 lb (MFWD cab) (shipping weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	320/85R24 (12.4R24) R1-W radial front and 460/85R30 (18.4R30) R1-W radial rear standard; optional 11.2R28/13.6R38, 380/70R20/480/70R28, 13.6R24/16.9R34, 380/70R24/480/70R34 R1; R3 44x18-20/23.1-26; R4 12.5/80-18/19.5L-24	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	320/85R24 (12.4R24) R1-W radial	11.2-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	460/85R30 (18.4R30) R1-W radial	16.9-30
R3 Turf - Front	44x18-20	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	23.1-26	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12.5/80-18	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	19.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Global carrier in base; John Deere 500-style carrier optional (540R)	Not Published
Loader Model	540R (non self-leveling and mechanical self-leveling)	520M (NSL and MSL)
Loader Lift Height	540R: 141.5 in	520M NSL: 127 in; 520M MSL: 127 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	540R NSL: 4,246 lb (measured at pivot)	520M NSL: 3,671 lb; 520M MSL: 2,687 lb (to maximum height at pivot point)
Loader Breakout Force	540R NSL: 4,945 lbf (measured at pivot)	520M NSL: 4,504 lbf; 520M MSL: 4,542 lbf (at pivot point)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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John Deere 5090R vs John Deere 5520: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the John Deere 5090R or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090R 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 5090R or the John Deere 5520?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 75 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the John Deere 5090R or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090R leads on weight at 9,811 lb lb, compared to 4,809 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the John Deere 5090R or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090R leads on loader lift at 4,246 lb lb, compared to 3,671 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the John Deere 5090R or the John Deere 5520?: The John Deere 5090R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 6,975 lb lb, compared to 3,374 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

Category Verdict

Spec	John Deere 5090R	John Deere 5520
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 90 hp	89 hp
PTO HP (hp)	75 hp	75 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 9,811 lb	4,809 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 4,246 lb	3,671 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 6,975 lb	3,374 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 141.5 in	127 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 4,945 lbf	4,542 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 25.6 gpm	22.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 22 mph	16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

John Deere 5090RJohn Deere 5520

Engine HPhp

▲90 hp

89 hp

PTO HPhp

▲75 hp

Weightlb

▲9,811 lb

4,809 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲4,246 lb

3,671 lb

2,687 lb

520M NSL520M MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲6,975 lb

3,374 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	John Deere5090R	John Deere5520


Engine Manufacturer	John Deere	John Deere
Engine Model	John Deere PowerTech 4.5L diesel	4045T
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled diesel, 4-valve high pressure common rail	4-cylinder turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	276 in³	278 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm	2400 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	90 hp	89 hp
PTO Power	75 hp @ 100 rpm	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, 4 valve, electronic fuel control	Not Published
Alternator	200 A	40 A

Pump Type	Tandem gear pump (open center); variable axial-piston implement pump (PFC, optional)	Tandem gear pump
Implement Flow	19.3 gpm (open center); 30.9 gpm (PFC)	15.9 gpm
Steering Flow	6.3 gpm (open center)	6.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	25.6 gpm (open center)	22.5 gpm (15.9 + 6.6, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	25.6 gpm (open center); 30.9 gpm (PFC)	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center (standard); closed center PFC (optional)	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.9 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2 rear and 2 mid (stackable)	2 to 3 rear
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Rear: 3 (mechanical or proportional EH, optional; 4th rear by conversion kit); Mid: 3 Deluxe (mechanical or EH, optional)	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	38 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	4.25 gal	11.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	3.1 gal	9 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	11.75 gal (open center); 12.5 gal (closed center PFC)	10 gal (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, dry clutch); 11.5 gal (PowrReverser, wet clutch)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	1.3 gal (MFWD differential housing); 0.2 gal (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, reversible 540/1000 shaft	Fully independent 540 rpm PTO; shiftable 540/540E with SyncShuttle transmission; lever-operated clutch
PTO Rear	540/540E/1000 rpm	540 rpm (at 2400 engine rpm); 540E (at 1700 engine rpm, SyncShuttle)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II (telescoping draft links with Category II balls)	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	7,158 lb; 8,157 lb throughout lift range at hitch ball; 11,122 lb / 12,515 lb maximum	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	6,975 lb; 7,868 lb throughout lift range	3,374 lb
Lift Control Type	Electro-hydraulic hitch with fender controls, lower-link draft sensing	Top link sensing

Transmission Type	CommandQuad 16F/16R manual with electronic range and gear shifting, AutoClutch and wet traction clutch (standard); CommandQuad 16F/16R Auto, CommandQuad 16F/16R manual with creeper, or Command8 32F/16R (optional)	CollarShift 9F/3R standard; SyncShuttle 9F/3R optional (also with shiftable 540/540E PTO); PowrReverser 12F/12R optional
No. of Speeds	16F/16R (CommandQuad, standard); 32F/16R (Command8, optional)	9 forward, 3 reverse (CollarShift and SyncShuttle); 12 forward, 12 reverse (PowrReverser)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	22.0 mph (D4, 16/16 transmission, 480/70R28 rear tires)	16.8 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear C-3); 16.8 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	18.6 mph	14.4 mph (CollarShift and SyncShuttle, gear R-3); 19.5 mph (PowrReverser, gear C-4 reverse)
Clutch	Wet traction clutch with AutoClutch	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Electro-hydraulic differential lock	Not Published

Frame Type	Cab standard with air conditioning; mechanical front-wheel drive (MFWD)	Straddle-mount frame; isolated open operator station or cab; 2WD or MFWD
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc, self-equalizing and self-adjusting, lockable turning brakes; electronic park brake	Hydraulic wet, self-adjusting, self-equalizing
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFWD, electro-hydraulic engagement, planetary final drives	Two-wheel drive or mechanical front wheel drive (MFWD)
Front Axle Rating	7,937 lb (MFWD closed center); 7,055 lb (MFWD open center)	2,720 to 4,700 lb (2WD, by front tire, no loader); 2,760 to 4,620 lb (MFWD, by front tire, without loader)
Drawbar Capacity	2,756 lb (standard drawbar, 9.8 in extended); 2,205 lb (standard, 13.8 in extended); 3,197 lb (heavy duty, 9.8 in extended); 2,646 lb (heavy duty, 13.8 in extended)	1,675 lb (drawbar fully extended); 2,470 lb (short position) (maximum permissible static vertical load)

Overall Width	87 in (with fender extension); 74 in (without fender extension); 66.9 in (narrow cab, without fender extension)	74 in (straddle mount and IOOS, outside edge of tires); 77 in (cab, 60.4 in tread setting)
Wheelbase	88.6 in	86 in (straddle mount and IOOS); 85 in (cab 2WD); 86 in (cab MFWD)
Ground Clearance	Not Published	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	Not Published	154 in (2WD); 172 in (MFWD engaged); 155 in (MFWD disengaged)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	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	106.1 in	100 in
Overall Length	147.8 in	151.5 in (straddle mount and IOOS, 2WD and MFWD); 145.5 in (cab 2WD); 148 in (cab MFWD) (including draft links)

Tractor Weight (Base)	9,811 lb (base machine weight, with all fluids)	4,809 lb (2WD straddle mount); 5,849 lb (MFWD straddle mount); 5,124 lb (2WD IOOS); 6,164 lb (MFWD IOOS); 6,224 lb (2WD cab); 7,264 lb (MFWD cab) (shipping weight)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	320/85R24 (12.4R24) R1-W radial front and 460/85R30 (18.4R30) R1-W radial rear standard; optional 11.2R28/13.6R38, 380/70R20/480/70R28, 13.6R24/16.9R34, 380/70R24/480/70R34 R1; R3 44x18-20/23.1-26; R4 12.5/80-18/19.5L-24	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	320/85R24 (12.4R24) R1-W radial	11.2-24 (MFWD)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	460/85R30 (18.4R30) R1-W radial	16.9-30
R3 Turf - Front	44x18-20	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	23.1-26	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12.5/80-18	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	19.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Global carrier in base; John Deere 500-style carrier optional (540R)	Not Published
Loader Model	540R (non self-leveling and mechanical self-leveling)	520M (NSL and MSL)
Loader Lift Height	540R: 141.5 in	520M NSL: 127 in; 520M MSL: 127 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	540R NSL: 4,246 lb (measured at pivot)	520M NSL: 3,671 lb; 520M MSL: 2,687 lb (to maximum height at pivot point)
Loader Breakout Force	540R NSL: 4,945 lbf (measured at pivot)	520M NSL: 4,504 lbf; 520M MSL: 4,542 lbf (at pivot point)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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John Deere 5090R vs John Deere 5520: Quick Answers

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

The John Deere 5090R 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 5090R or the John Deere 5520?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 75 hp hp for pto hp.

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

The John Deere 5090R leads on weight at 9,811 lb lb, compared to 4,809 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

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

The John Deere 5090R leads on loader lift at 4,246 lb lb, compared to 3,671 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

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

The John Deere 5090R leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 6,975 lb lb, compared to 3,374 lb lb for the John Deere 5520.

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