Head to head · Articulated

John Deere 8335RT vs John Deere 9RX 540

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8335RT

Articulated

power
291 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8335RT specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9RX 540

Articulated

power
409 hp
displacement
827 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9RX 540 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

▲ 9RX 540 higher · +118 hp (+41%)
8335RT291 hp
9RX 540409 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

8335RT is in the 5th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 37th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 9RX 540 higher · +279 ci (+51%)
8335RT548 ci
9RX 540827 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

8335RT is in the 4th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 50th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
8335RT6
9RX 5406
Median Articulated Tractor6

8335RT is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9RX 540 higher · +2 (+13%)
8335RT16
9RX 54018
Median Articulated Tractor16

8335RT is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 97th · 59 models

8335RT (A)9RX 540 (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model8335RT9RX 540—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSXJD14—
Power Output291hp409hp▲ 9RX 540+118 hp · +41%
Rated RPM2,100RPM1,749RPM▲ 8335RT+351 RPM · +20%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci827ci▲ 9RX 540+279 ci · +51%
Bore4.7in5.2in▲ 9RX 540+0.5 in · +11%
Stroke5.4in6.5in▲ 9RX 540+1.1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
TypeSelective Gear Fixed Ratio with Full Range Operator Controlled Power ShiftSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
Length271in346in▲ 9RX 540+75 in · +28%
Width135in88in▲ 8335RT+47 in · +53%
Height131in146in▲ 9RX 540+15 in · +11%
Operating Weight34,945lb56,320lb▲ 9RX 540+21,375 lb · +61%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
System TypeClosed Center Pressure-Flow CompensatedClosed center pressure/flow compensated—
Steering TypeElectro-Hydraulic PowerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN/IV—
Hitch Category3Category 3—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
Chassis TypeTrack Tractor4WD tracked—
Drive TypeTrack4WD—
Steering TypeElectro-Hydraulic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
Coolant10.8gal14.9gal▲ 9RX 540+4.1 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8335RTJohn Deere 9RX 540Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 5th percentile (291 hp)B · 37th percentile (409 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 4th percentile (548 ci)B · 50th percentile (827 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 97th percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 15th percentile (34,945 lb)B · 77th percentile (56,320 lb)
A · 8335RTB · 9RX 540Median Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8335RTFull spec pageJohn Deere 9RX 540