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John Deere 9400 vs John Deere 9420
Verdict: John Deere 9400 vs John Deere 9420
The John Deere 9400 and the John Deere 9420 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 312 hp. John Deere 9400 is the lighter machine (33,770 kg vs 34,870 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 9420 is the newer design (2002 vs 1997). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
312 hp
312 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Three speeds (1, 2, 3 and reverse) in four ranges (A-D) plus high-low power shift. Speeds and ranges may be shifted on the move, using the clutch. High-low power shift for each speed using lever.Reference
With 800/70R38 tires.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic articulatedReference
Variants
9400
wheeled tractorReference
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9400T
crawlerReference
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9420T
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crawler tractorReference
Engine
Engine
316.9 kWReference
316.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
257.3 kWReference
257.3 kWReference
Displacement
12.5 LReference
12.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
127 x 165 mmReference
127 x 165 mmReference
Power
316.9 kWReference
316.9 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Coolant capacity
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Oil capacity
102.2 LReference
137.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
232.8 kWReference
232.8 kWReference
Max power
257.3 kWReference
257.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Operating RPM
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1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowershiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 2 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
225.2 kWReference
235.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
232.8 kWReference
232.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
98.4 LReference
117.3 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
98.4 LReference
117.3 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
2 to 5Reference
4 or 5Reference
Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Total flow
166.5 lpmReference
295.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IV/IVNReference
IV/IVNReference
Rear lift
6552 kgReference
6552 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
256.1 kWReference
256.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
969.0 LReference
1022.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
350 cmReference
350 cmReference
Weight
33770 to 37410 poundsReference
34870 to 37246 poundsReference
Front tire
710/70R38Reference
710/70R42Reference
Rear tire
710/70R38Reference
710/70R42Reference
Ag front
710/70R38Reference
710/70R42Reference
Ag rear
710/70R38Reference
710/70R42Reference
Length
695 cmReference
734 cmReference
Width
436 cmReference
293 cmReference
Height (cab)
349 cmReference
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Ground clearance
73 cmReference
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Front axle
109 by 3048 mmReference
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Rear axle
109 by 3048 mmReference
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Shipping
15318 kgReference
15817 kgReference
Operating
16969 kgReference
16894 kgReference
Ballasted
18804 kgReference
18804 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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73 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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43 cmReference
9400 Serial Number Location
9400 Serial Numbers
1997
1001Reference
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1998
10001Reference
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1999
20001Reference
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2000
30001Reference
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2001
40001Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
140Reference
140Reference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
76.8 l/hourReference
76.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
17422 kgReference
17422 kgReference
Speeds
9420 Serial Numbers
2002
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1001Reference
2003
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10001Reference
2004
—
20001Reference
2005
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30001Reference
2006
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40001Reference
2007
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50001Reference
Location:
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On the top-left of rear hinge memberReference
John Deere 9420 Height
Hood
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247 cmReference
Cab
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349 cmReference
Exhaust
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355 cmReference
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.


