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John Deere 9RX 490

John Deere 9RX 490 — 9R Series · 483 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 9RX 490 is a tractor rated at 483 horsepower, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. Manufactured in 2021, it features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a powershift transmission and four-wheel drive system. The tractor's listed weight is 25,546 kilograms. It is designed for use on large areas, typically exceeding 1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
483 hp
Max power
539 hp
Weight
25546 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
120 rows
Recorded power
483 hp
Recorded weight
25546 kg
Transmissions
18-speed full power shift
Production years
2021-2021
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Articulated Crawler tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Original price$768,900 (2023 )Reference
Original price$848,418 (2026 )Reference
Drivearticulated-crawlerReference
Final drivesbull gearReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic front and rearReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

9R 490wheeled 4WDReference
9RX 490articulated crawlerReference

Engine

John Deere 13.6L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank1514.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)120.0 LReference
Engine (gross)360.0 kWReference
Engine (max)396.0 kWReference
John Deere JD14Reference
turbocharged aftercooled dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement13.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke132 x 165 mmReference
EmissionsTier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)360.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)396.0 kWReference
Fuel systemelectronic high-pressure common railReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression15.9:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque2261.8 NmReference
Torque RPM1550Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity64.0 LReference
Oil change500 hReference
Coolant capacity56.5 LReference
Fuel TypeDieselReference
Emissions complianceFinal Tier 4 (FT4)Reference
Engine torque at rated speedOption 1: 2,262 Nm\\nOption 2: 2,100 rpmReference
Interval for engine oil change500 hoursReference
Interval for engine coolant change6,000 hoursReference
Cooling system56.5 LReference

Transmission

18-speed full power shiftReference
Transmissione18Reference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears18 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission TypePowershiftReference
Wheel Drive4 trackReference
Track Drive typeFour track systemReference
Rear Axle Drive TypeBull gear and double idler with floating pinionReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change1,500 hoursReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)249.8 kWReference
Typeclosed center pressure/flow compensatedReference
Pressure200.0 barReference
Valves4 to 8Reference
Pump flow208.2 lpmReference
Pump flow416.4 lpmReference
SCV flow132.5 lpmReference
SCV flow159.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIVN/IVReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6804 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)9072 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase412 cmReference
Weight25546 kgReference
18-inch tracksReference
Length879 cmReference
Height (cab)371 cmReference
Height (exhaust)368 cmReference
Shipping weight25546 kgReference
Gauge203/220/223/304 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps250Reference
Charging amps330Reference
Batteries3Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Alternator size250 ampReference
Battery options12 VReference
Total cold cranking amps3 x 925 CCA\\nTotal: 2,775 CCAReference

John Deere 9RX 490 Tracks

Width45 cmReference
Width60 cmReference
Width76 cmReference
Width91 cmReference

General

Make & ModelMJDXL13.5,334Reference
SCV controlElectronicReference
Drawbar categoryCategory 5Reference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load5,443.1 kgReference
Rear Axle Differential LockFull-locking electrohydraulicReference
Front Axle Differential LockFull-locking electrohydraulicReference
Country of manufacturerUSAReference
Type of headlight bulbStandard: halogen, 65 W\\nOptional: LEDReference

Capacities

Capacity827 cu. in.Reference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank120 LReference
Crankcase oil volume16.9 U.S. galReference

Power

Max Power539 hpReference
Rated Power490 hpReference
Power boost10 percentReference

PTO

PTO Power335 hpReference
PTO torque rise38 percentReference
Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference
Rear PTO ControlElectrohydraulicReference
Rear PTO RPM1,000 rpmReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)416 l/minReference
Remote Valves4Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)4N/4Reference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity15,000Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing TypeElectrohydraulic with draft sensingReference

Dimensions & weight

Drawbar clearance311 mmReference
Turning radius6.4 mReference
Overall weight24,639.1 kgReference
Track width914 mmReference
Tracks Mid RollersNarrow undercarriage: Three\\nWide undercarriage: TwoReference

Operator station

Cab AvailabilityAvailableReference
Cab glass area71.47 sq ftReference
Cab space115 cu ftReference
Seat SuspensionAvailableReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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