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John Deere 8RX 540 vs John Deere 9520RT

Verdict: John Deere 8RX 540 vs John Deere 9520RT

The John Deere 8RX 540 and the John Deere 9520RT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8RX 540 leads on rated power with 533 hp against 520 hp. John Deere 9520RT is the lighter machine (20,371 kg vs 21,949 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8RX 540 is the newer design (2027 vs 2015). In short: choose the John Deere 8RX 540 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9520RT if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 8RX 540 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 9520RT Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
533 hp
520 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1122.6 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
68.9 LReference
83.3 LReference
Engine (gross)
397.5 kWReference
387.8 kWReference
Engine (max)
437.0 kWReference
426.5 kWReference
Engine (boost)
472.8 kWReference
Displacement
13.6 LReference
13.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
132 x 165 mmReference
132 x 165 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)
397.5 kWReference
387.8 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
437.0 kWReference
426.5 kWReference
Boost Power
472.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
1900Reference
2100Reference
Torque
2695.7 NmReference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reductionReference
Compression
16:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
eAutoPowr EVTReference
e18 PowerShiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
359.4 kWReference
245.3 kWReference
Type
continuously-variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
4 to 8Reference
Pump flow
416.4 lpmReference
435.3 lpmReference
SCV flow
170.3 lpmReference
159.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
IV/IVNReference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear lift
10886 kgReference
9072 kgReference
Drawbar
Cat. VReference
Cat. 5 HDReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1300 (2.25)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Hydraulic system
307.7 LReference
Capacity
307.7 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Dimensions
Weight
21949 kgReference
20371 kgReference
Gauge
365 to 0 cmReference
Max Drawbar
8618 kgReference
4581 kgReference
Clearance (drawbar)
30480 cmReference
Shipping
20371 kgReference
Ballasted
24494 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
330Reference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
John Deere 8RX 540 Tracks
Width
76 cmReference
91 cmReference
Capacities
Max capacity
28500 kgReference
Fuel
1324.8 LReference
Variants
9520R
wheeled 4WDReference
9520RT
crawlerReference
9520RX
articulated crawlerReference
John Deere 9520RT Tracks

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.

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