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John Deere 9R 490 vs John Deere 9RX 490
Verdict: John Deere 9R 490 vs John Deere 9RX 490
The John Deere 9R 490 and the John Deere 9RX 490 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 483 hp. John Deere 9R 490 is the lighter machine (20,856 kg vs 25,546 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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
483 hp
483 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With group 48 tires.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
bull gearReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Original price
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$848,418 (2026 )Reference
Drive
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articulated-crawlerReference
Variants
9R 490
wheeled 4WDReference
wheeled 4WDReference
9RX 490
articulated crawlerReference
articulated crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1514.0 LReference
1514.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
120.0 LReference
120.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
360.0 kWReference
360.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
396.0 kWReference
396.0 kWReference
Displacement
13.6 LReference
13.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
132 x 165 mmReference
132 x 165 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
360.0 kWReference
360.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
396.0 kWReference
396.0 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common railReference
electronic high-pressure common railReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
15.9:1Reference
15.9:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
2261.8 NmReference
2261.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1550Reference
1550Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
64.0 LReference
64.0 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
500 hReference
Coolant capacity
56.5 LReference
56.5 LReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4 (FT4)Reference
Final Tier 4 (FT4)Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 2,262 NmReference
Option 1: 2,262 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference
Interval for engine oil change
500 hoursReference
500 hoursReference
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hoursReference
6,000 hoursReference
Cooling system
56.5 LReference
56.5 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
e18Reference
e18Reference
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
PowershiftReference
Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4 trackReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
Inboard planetary with double-reduction axleReference
Bull gear and double idler with floating pinionReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hoursReference
1,500 hoursReference
Track Drive type
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Four track systemReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
249.8 kWReference
249.8 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
4 to 8Reference
4 to 8Reference
Pump flow
416.4 lpmReference
416.4 lpmReference
SCV flow
159.0 lpmReference
159.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVN/IVReference
IVN/IVReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
9072 kgReference
9072 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
391 cmReference
412 cmReference
Weight
20856 kgReference
25546 kgReference
Front tire
710/70R42Reference
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Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
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Ag front
710/70R42Reference
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Ag rear
710/70R42Reference
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Length
794 cmReference
879 cmReference
Width
440 cmReference
91 cmReference
Height (cab)
374 cmReference
371 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
373 cmReference
368 cmReference
Shipping weight
20856 kgReference
25546 kgReference
Max weight
28123 kgReference
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Front axle
119 by 3048 mmReference
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Rear axle
119 by 3048 mmReference
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Gauge
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203/220/223/304 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
330Reference
330Reference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Alternator size
250 ampReference
250 ampReference
Battery options
12 VReference
12 VReference
Total cold cranking amps
3 x 925 CCA\\nTotal: 2,775 CCAReference
3 x 925 CCA\\nTotal: 2,775 CCAReference
Speeds
General
Make & Model
MJDXL13.5,334Reference
MJDXL13.5,334Reference
SCV control
ElectronicReference
ElectronicReference
Drawbar category
Category 5Reference
Category 5Reference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
5,443.1 kgReference
5,443.1 kgReference
Rear Axle Type
Diameter: 120 x 3,048 mm\\n4.72 x 120 in.Reference
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Rear Axle Differential Lock
Full-locking electrohydraulicReference
Full-locking electrohydraulicReference
Front Axle Type
Diameter: 120 x 3,048 mm\\n4.72 x 120 in.Reference
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Front Axle Differential Lock
Full-locking electrohydraulicReference
Full-locking electrohydraulicReference
Country of manufacturer
USAReference
USAReference
Type of headlight bulb
Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference
Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference
Capacities
Capacity
827 cu. in.Reference
827 cu. in.Reference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
120 LReference
120 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
16.9 U.S. galReference
16.9 U.S. galReference
Power
Max Power
539 hpReference
539 hpReference
Rated Power
490 hpReference
490 hpReference
Power boost
10 percentReference
10 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
335 hpReference
335 hpReference
PTO torque rise
38 percentReference
38 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
ElectrohydraulicReference
ElectrohydraulicReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 rpmReference
1,000 rpmReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
416 l/minReference
416 l/minReference
Remote Valves
4Reference
4Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
4N/4Reference
4N/4Reference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
15,000Reference
15,000Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
Electrohydraulic with draft sensingReference
Electrohydraulic with draft sensingReference
Dimensions & weight
Drawbar clearance
527 mmReference
311 mmReference
Turning radius
6.1 mReference
6.4 mReference
Overall weight
20,856.2 kgReference
24,639.1 kgReference
Track width
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914 mmReference
Tracks Mid Rollers
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Narrow undercarriage: Three\\nWide undercarriage: TwoReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
AvailableReference
Cab glass area
71.47 sq ftReference
71.47 sq ftReference
Cab space
115 cu ftReference
115 cu ftReference
Cab Seat Type
ActiveSeat™ IIReference
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Seat Suspension
Air suspensionReference
AvailableReference
John Deere 9RX 490 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.