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John Deere 9R 640 vs John Deere 9RX 590
Verdict: John Deere 9R 640 vs John Deere 9RX 590
The John Deere 9R 640 and the John Deere 9RX 590 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 9R 640 leads on rated power with 632 hp against 582 hp. John Deere 9R 640 is the lighter machine (21,174 kg vs 25,546 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the John Deere 9R 640 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 9RX 590 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
632 hp
582 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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$957,161 (2026 )Reference
Drive
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articulated-crawlerReference
Variants
9R 640
wheeled 4WDReference
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9RX 640
articulated crawlerReference
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9R 590
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wheeled 4WDReference
9RX 590
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articulated crawlerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1514.0 LReference
1514.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
120.0 LReference
120.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
471.0 kWReference
434.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
508.0 kWReference
477.0 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)
471.0 kWReference
434.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
508.0 kWReference
477.0 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
2954.7 NmReference
2722.8 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
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Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4 (FT4)Reference
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Engine torque at rated speed
Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 2,954 NmReference
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Interval for engine oil change
500 hoursReference
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Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hoursReference
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Cooling system
56.5 LReference
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Transmission
Transmission
e18Reference
e18Reference
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
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Rear Axle Drive Type
Inboard planetary with double-reduction axleReference
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Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hoursReference
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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
21174 kgReference
25546 kgReference
Front tire
800/70R38Reference
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Rear tire
800/70R38Reference
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Ag front
800/70R38Reference
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Ag rear
800/70R38Reference
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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
21174 kgReference
25546 kgReference
Max weight
30391 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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220/304 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
330Reference
330Reference
Batteries
3Reference
3Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Alternator size
250 ampReference
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Battery options
12 VReference
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Total cold cranking amps
3 x 925 CCA\\nTotal: 2,775 CCAReference
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Speeds
General
Make & Model
MJDXL13.5,334Reference
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SCV control
ElectronicReference
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Drawbar category
Category 5Reference
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Drawbar Maximum vertical load
5,443.1 kgReference
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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
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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
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Country of manufacturer
USAReference
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Type of headlight bulb
Standard: halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference
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Capacities
Capacity
827 cu. in.Reference
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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
120 LReference
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Crankcase oil volume
16.9 U.S. galReference
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Power
Max Power
691 hpReference
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Rated Power
640 hpReference
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Power boost
8 percentReference
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PTO
PTO Power
335 hpReference
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PTO torque rise
38 percentReference
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Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO Control
ElectrohydraulicReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000 rpmReference
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Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
416 l/minReference
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Remote Valves
4Reference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
4N/4Reference
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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
15,000Reference
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Rear Hitch Sensing Type
Electrohydraulic with draft sensingReference
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Dimensions & weight
Drawbar clearance
527 mmReference
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Turning radius
6 mReference
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Overall weight
21,173.7 kgReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Cab glass area
71.47 sq ftReference
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Cab space
115 cu ftReference
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Cab Seat Type
ActiveSeat™ IIReference
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Seat Suspension
Air suspensionReference
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John Deere 9RX 590 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.


