John Deere 5075e verses 5075m

[Raul5452]

Hello fellow tractor owners. I'm new on tractor by net.
I am seriously considering upgrading from a JD 970 to a JD 5075. Some treads I've read seem to push me to the 5075m rather then the 5075e. M is more trouble free and higher hydraulic capabilities . Please help me understand the difference. I've been lot/pasture mowing, brush clearing, spreading dirt for 17 years . Love my JD 970 but is old and parts are harder to find. Any input is greatly appreciated. Plan to get a cab on it. How much maintenance do the cab's require ? Thank you all for any input.

 

[rustyshakelford]

I would stay away from the 5055-5075 tractors if your considering a 5075m. Completely different tractors. Consider the 5085e and 5075m, they are more comparable. The M series are nice but I would rather have the larger E series

I pick up my 5100E on Monday. 5055e will be go go gone

Brett

 

[Magicman710]

I have three E series JD's (2014 5055E, 2014 5085E, and a 2016 5100E) and with the 55 and 85 each having 600+ hours.

I have had no major problems with any of them. I had a weak starter on the 55E that was replaced under warranty at about 100 hours.

How much will you be using the tractor? That should be your biggest consideration. The M is a substantial increase in price from the E, and for what I use mine for it wasn't worth it. The tractors principally mow and spray in orchard work, so I didn't feel the upgrade to the M series to be necessary.

 

[Raul5452]

Thank you Brett. But you say to consider 5085e or 5075 and that the e series is larger. Are the 5075m and the 5075e the same size ? I'm told the e series has more bells and whistles.
Thank you magician 710. My plans are to match a seppi mulcher to the tractor for more serious brush clearing. Brush oak mostly 1" thick to 4" thick. Occasionally 5"&6". Continue to mow lots , pastures, spread dirt and root grubbing. I stay busy 30/40 hours a week 10 months a year.

 

[rustyshakelford]

Thank you Brett. But you say to consider 5085e or 5075 and that the e series is larger. Are the 5075m and the 5075e the same size ? I'm told the e series has more bells and whistles.
Thank you magician 710. My plans are to match a seppi mulcher to the tractor for more serious brush clearing. Brush oak mostly 1" thick to 4" thick. Occasionally 5"&6". Continue to mow lots , pastures, spread dirt and root grubbing. I stay busy 30/40 hours a week 10 months a year.

I would stay away from the 5055e-5075e, they are built in India. The 5075m and 5085e are built in the states. M have more features and options over the E series but both would be great tractors for you. I agree the bigger E series have more than enough bells and whistles but the M is the cats meow.

Brett

 

[MF283]

The M has a more substantial frame under it as well.

 

[AKfish]

Thank you Brett. But you say to consider 5085e or 5075 and that the e series is larger. Are the 5075m and the 5075e the same size ? I'm told the e series has more bells and whistles.
Thank you magician 710. My plans are to match a seppi mulcher to the tractor for more serious brush clearing. Brush oak mostly 1" thick to 4" thick. Occasionally 5"&6". Continue to mow lots , pastures, spread dirt and root grubbing. I stay busy 30/40 hours a week 10 months a year.

Sounds like some hard work... Grubbing brush oak. That's a lot of hours every year - 1,600!

IMHO - get the M. The heavier transaxle housing, the heavier loader options, faster hydraulics, etc.

But... I wouldn't go with the 75M. Go bigger. If you need to/plan to shred 1"-6" stuff, get the 4.5 liter engine.

(I don't want to offend the legion of 2.9l fans, but I have never seen another application for that engine beyond 75hp. Personally, I want a power plant that has been utilized in other platforms at a higher rating than I'm planning to work it - not at the maximum.)

You'll pay more up front but, given the amount and type of work you need to do, the M will hold up better and still have value whenever you sell or upgrade.

 

[jon edwards]

The 5085e is made in, Maharashtra, India.

 

[rustyshakelford]

The 5085e is made in, Maharashtra, India.

5085e/5100e are built in Augusta Georgia. There's very few things in life I'm sure of but this is one of them. The 5045-5075e are built in India, where I don't remember. This was one of the big deciding factors for me to get the bigger size

Brett

 

[jon edwards]

Brett, if I am wrong I sincerely apologize. My best friend bought a 2015 5100e. According to Tractor Data.com it was made in India as is the 5085e. Like I said I don't want to provide bad information. If you google any tractor Tractordata.com will come up and give basic information. It seems to me like when I told my friend that has the 5100e that it was made in India he confirmed it. I'll ask him again today. I thought you had to get into the M series to get a new JD made in America. If tractordata.com is wrong, which is possible I'd like to know as I use that for a reference a lot. Again sorry if I was wrong.