John Deere 8R 490 vs John Deere 9530T

Verdict: John Deere 8R 490 vs John Deere 9530T

The John Deere 8R 490 and the John Deere 9530T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 9530T leads on rated power with 491 hp against 483 hp. John Deere 8R 490 is the lighter machine (19,592 kg vs 19,874 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 9530T holds more fuel (1,249.2 L vs 934.9 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 8R 490 is the newer design (2027 vs 2007). In short: choose the John Deere 9530T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8R 490 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.