Head to head · Utility

Claas Xerion 4500 vs John Deere 9RX 490

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ClaasModel A

Claas Xerion 4500

Utility

power
439 hp
displacement
781 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Xerion 4500 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9RX 490

Articulated

power
483 hp
displacement
827 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9RX 490 specs
ClaasClaas Xerion 4500
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John DeereJohn Deere 9RX 490

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 9RX 490 higher · +44 hp (+10%)
Xerion 4500439 hp
9RX 490483 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Xerion 4500 is in the 99th percentile; 9RX 490 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9RX 490 higher · +46 ci (+6%)
Xerion 4500781 ci
9RX 490827 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Xerion 4500 is in the 96th percentile; 9RX 490 is in the 97th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Xerion 45006
9RX 4906
Median Utility Tractor4

Xerion 4500 is in the 93rd percentile; 9RX 490 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 9RX 490 higher · +4,920 lb (+10%)
Xerion 450051,400 lb
9RX 49056,320 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

Xerion 4500 is in the 99th percentile; 9RX 490 is in the 99th · 5,107 models

Xerion 4500 (A)9RX 490 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
ManufacturerClaasJohn Deere—
ModelXerion 45009RX 490—
CategoryUtilityArticulated—

Engine

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
ManufacturerMercedes-BenzJohn Deere—
ModelSerial No. 471.919-C-0155467JD14—
Power Output439hp483hp▲ 9RX 490+44 hp · +10%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,100RPM▲ 9RX 490+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement781ci827ci▲ 9RX 490+46 ci · +6%
BoreNot recorded5.2in—
StrokeNot recorded6.5in—

Transmission

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
TypeContinuously variable transmission (CVT)full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
Length295in346in▲ 9RX 490+51 in · +17%
Width89.2in88in▲ Xerion 4500+1.2 in · +1%
Height144in146in▲ 9RX 490+2 in · +1%
WheelbaseNot recorded164in—
Operating Weight51,400lb56,320lb▲ 9RX 490+4,920 lb · +10%

Hydraulics

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
System TypeDirect engine driveclosed center pressure/flow compensated—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinatedNot recorded—

Tires

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
Front Tire Size710/70R42Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size710/70R42Not recorded—

Tread Width

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
Front Tread Width89.2inNot recorded—
Rear Tread89.2inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
Hitch TypeIVN with Quick AttachNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic with ability to steer front and rear axles independently or coordinatedNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
Starter TypeElectric Starter (24 volts)electric—

Emissions

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
Control SystemDEF exhaust treatmentNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecClaas Xerion 4500John Deere 9RX 490Difference
CoolantNot recorded14.9gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (439 hp)B · 99th percentile (483 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (781 ci)B · 97th percentile (827 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (51,400 lb)B · 99th percentile (56,320 lb)

Length

median 137 in
A · 99th percentile (295 in)B · 99th percentile (346 in)
A · Xerion 4500B · 9RX 490Median Utility Tractor
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