John DeereModel A
John Deere 9630T
Crawler
- power
- 530 hp
- displacement
- 826 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Crawler
John Deere 9630T vs Versatile 520DT
VersatileModel B
Versatile 520DT
Crawler
- power
- 520 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 9630T
vs
VersatileVersatile 520DT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 9630T higher · +10 hp (+2%)9630T530 hp
520DT520 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
9630T is in the 92nd percentile; 520DT is in the 90th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 520DT higher · +86 ci (+10%)9630T826 ci
520DT912 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
9630T is in the 84th percentile; 520DT is in the 91st · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9630T6
520DT6
Median Crawler Tractor6
9630T is in the 50th percentile; 520DT is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 9630T higher · +2 (+13%)9630T18
520DT16
Median Crawler Tractor10
9630T is in the 87th percentile; 520DT is in the 69th · 179 models
9630T (A)520DT (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Versatile | — |
| Model | 9630T | 520DT | — |
| Category | Crawler | Crawler, Articulated | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins | — |
| Model | PowerTech Plus | QSX15 | — |
| Power Output | 530hp | 520hp | ▲ 9630T+10 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ 9630T+300 RPM · +17% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 826ci | 912ci | ▲ 520DT+86 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 5.2in | 5.4in | ▲ 520DT+0.2 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 6.5in | 6.7in | ▲ 520DT+0.2 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | John Deere PowerShift, Full power shift | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 237in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 136in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 134in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 43,920lb | 58,850lb | ▲ 520DT+14,930 lb · +34% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center PFC (pressure flow compensated) | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Electro-hydraulic power | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | 4/4N (optional), Category IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Track | Crawler | — |
| Drive Type | Track | Track | Same |
| Steering Type | Electro-hydraulic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | 12 V Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Emissions
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Not recorded | Tier IV | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 14gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 9630T | Versatile 520DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 92nd percentile (530 hp)B · 90th percentile (520 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 84th percentile (826 ci)B · 91st percentile (912 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 87th percentile (18)B · 69th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 86th percentile (43,920 lb)B · 97th percentile (58,850 lb)
A · 9630TB · 520DTMedian Crawler Tractor