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John Deere 8RX 540 vs John Deere 9630T

Verdict: John Deere 8RX 540 vs John Deere 9630T

The John Deere 8RX 540 and the John Deere 9630T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 9630T leads on rated power with 543 hp against 533 hp. John Deere 9630T is the lighter machine (19,922 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 9630T holds more fuel (1,249.2 L vs 1122.6 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 8RX 540 is the newer design (2027 vs 2007). In short: choose the John Deere 9630T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8RX 540 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 9630T Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
533 hp
543 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1122.6 LReference
1,249.2 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
68.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
397.5 kWReference
404.9 kWReference
Engine (max)
437.0 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
404.9 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
437.0 kWReference
Boost Power
472.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
1900Reference
2100Reference
Torque
2695.7 NmReference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
395.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
299.7 kWReference
Power
395.2 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic injectionReference
Cooling system
variable ratio fanReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
Coolant capacity
53.0 LReference
Oil capacity
227.1 LReference
Max power
299.7 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
5.197x6.496 inchesReference
Compression ratio
16.1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
eAutoPowr EVTReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
PowerShift-18F X 6RReference
Wheel Drive
trackReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
359.4 kWReference
279.6 kWReference
Type
continuously-variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
Pump flow
416.4 lpmReference
181.7 lpmReference
SCV flow
170.3 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IIIReference
4/4N (optional)Reference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
10886 kgReference
6940 kgReference
Drawbar
Cat. VReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1300 (2.25)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discsReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Hydraulic system
102.2 LReference
Capacity
102.2 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Dimensions
Weight
21949 kgReference
19922 kgReference
Gauge
365 to 0 cmReference
Max Drawbar
8618 kgReference
Wheelbase
294 cmReference
Length
683 cmReference
Height (cab)
340 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
393 cmReference
Operating weight
19922 kgReference
Max weight
24040 kgReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
48 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
330Reference
200Reference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
925 ampsReference
John Deere 8RX 540 Tracks
Width
76 cmReference
360 cmReference
Capacities
Max capacity
28500 kgReference
Fuel
1249.0 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
63.2 qtsReference
Variants
9630
wheeledReference
9630T
crawlerReference
9630T Serial Number Location
John Deere 9630T Tracks
Size
30-inch beltReference
Option
36-inch beltReference
Test results
Fuel use
101.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
24490 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
Power
Rated Power
543 hpReference
PTO
PTO Power
375 hpReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
Hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
electro-hydraulic powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed-center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Reference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 4/4N (optional)Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position and draft controlReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
340.4 cmReference
Overall Length
683.3 cmReference
Overall Width
360.7 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
48.3 cmReference
Overall weight
19,921.8 kgReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference

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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