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Read articles →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.
The owner put about 234 hours on the 5055E since buying it last summer, using it regularly for hay and farm work.
They look and feel nearly identical, but the 5075E has about 20 more horsepower, noticeable when pulling hills, and the 5055 lags more under load.
The rear fuel cap location is aggravating to fill, especially from a fuel jug, according to the owner.
Both have a re-burner instead of DEF fluid, burning off soot in the exhaust about every 100 hours, taking roughly 20 minutes with a dash warning light.
| John Deere 5075E | John Deere 5055E | |
|---|---|---|
| PTO horsepower | PR/TSS OOS: 57 hp; PR/TSS Cab: 55 hp; eHydro: 51.4 hp | 41 hp |
| Loader lift capacity | 500M: 4,354 lb (at pivot) | 4,504 lb (H240NSL, at pivot) |
| 3-point lift capacity | 3,968 lb @ hitch points | Not Published |
| Hydraulic flow | 11.4 gpm | 11.4 gpm |
