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John Deere 9630T vs John Deere 9RX 540

Verdict: John Deere 9630T vs John Deere 9RX 540

The John Deere 9630T and the John Deere 9RX 540 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 532 hp. John Deere 9630T is the lighter machine (19,922 kg vs 25,546 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 9RX 540 holds more fuel (1514.0 L vs 1,249.2 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 9RX 540 is the newer design (2021 vs 2007). In short: choose the John Deere 9630T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9RX 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 9630T Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 9RX 540 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
543 hp
532 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Drive
crawlerReference
articulated-crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulic powerReference
Original price
$899,952 (2026 )Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Variants
9630
wheeledReference
9630T
crawlerReference
9R 540
wheeled 4WDReference
9RX 540
articulated crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
404.9 kWReference
397.0 kWReference
Engine
395.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
299.7 kWReference
Displacement
13.5 LReference
13.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
132 x 165 mmReference
132 x 165 mmReference
Power
395.2 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
404.9 kWReference
397.0 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic injectionReference
electronic high-pressure common railReference
Cooling system
variable ratio fanReference
56.5 LReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dryReference
Compression
16:1Reference
15.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
53.0 LReference
56.5 LReference
Oil capacity
227.1 LReference
64.0 LReference
Max power
299.7 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6 cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,100 RPMReference
Bore and stroke
5.197x6.496 inchesReference
Compression ratio
16.1Reference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
120.0 LReference
Engine (max)
437.0 kWReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Maximum Power (gross)
437.0 kWReference
Torque
2492.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1550Reference
Starter
electricReference
Oil change
500 hReference
Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4 (FT4)Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
Option 1: 2,492 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference
Interval for engine oil change
500 hoursReference
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hoursReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
e18Reference
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
forward and reverse options
PowerShift-18F X 6RReference
Wheel Drive
trackReference
4 trackReference
Track Drive type
Four track systemReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
Bull gear and double idler with floating pinionReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hoursReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
279.6 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
102.2 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
102.2 LReference
827 cu. in.Reference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
181.7 lpmReference
416.4 lpmReference
SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
159.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
4/4N (optional)Reference
IVN/IVReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
6940 kgReference
Valves
4 to 8Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
9072 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
1249.0 LReference
Fuel tank
1,249.2 LReference
1514.0 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
63.2 qtsReference
16.9 U.S. galReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
120 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
294 cmReference
412 cmReference
Weight
19922 kgReference
25546 kgReference
Length
683 cmReference
879 cmReference
Width
360 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (cab)
340 cmReference
371 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
393 cmReference
368 cmReference
Operating weight
19922 kgReference
Max weight
24040 kgReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
48 cmReference
Shipping weight
25546 kgReference
Gauge
203/220/223/304 cmReference
9630T Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
330Reference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Total cold cranking amps
925 ampsReference
3 x 925 CCA\\nTotal: 2,775 CCAReference
Alternator size
250 ampReference
Battery options
12 VReference
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
MJDXL13.5,334Reference
SCV control
ElectronicReference
Drawbar category
Category 5Reference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
5,443.1 kgReference
Rear Axle Differential Lock
Full-locking electrohydraulicReference
Front Axle Differential Lock
Full-locking electrohydraulicReference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
Type of headlight bulb
Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference
Power
Rated Power
543 hpReference
540 hpReference
Max Power
594 hpReference
Power boost
10 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
375 hpReference
335 hpReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 RPMReference
1,000 rpmReference
PTO torque rise
38 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
ElectrohydraulicReference
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
4N/4Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position and draft controlReference
Electrohydraulic with draft sensingReference
Pump Rated Output (total)
416 l/minReference
Remote Valves
4Reference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
15,000Reference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
340.4 cmReference
Overall Length
683.3 cmReference
Overall Width
360.7 cmReference
Drawbar clearance
48.3 cmReference
311 mmReference
Overall weight
19,921.8 kgReference
24,639.1 kgReference
Turning radius
6.4 mReference
Track width
914 mmReference
Tracks Mid Rollers
Narrow undercarriage: Three\\nWide undercarriage: TwoReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Cab glass area
71.47 sq ftReference
Cab space
115 cu ftReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
John Deere 9RX 540 Tracks

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