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John DeereModel A
John Deere 9RX 490
Articulated
- power
- 483 hp
- displacement
- 827 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Articulated
John Deere 9RX 490 vs John Deere 9RX 540
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 9RX 540
Articulated
- power
- 409 hp
- displacement
- 827 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
John DeereJohn Deere 9RX 490
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9RX 540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated
Engine Power
▲ 9RX 490 higher · +74 hp (+18%)9RX 490483 hp
9RX 540409 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp
9RX 490 is in the 63rd percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 37th · 62 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied9RX 490827 ci
9RX 540827 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci
9RX 490 is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 50th · 61 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9RX 4906
9RX 5406
Median Articulated Tractor6
9RX 490 is in the 50th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 50th · 61 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied9RX 49018
9RX 54018
Median Articulated Tractor16
9RX 490 is in the 97th percentile; 9RX 540 is in the 97th · 59 models
9RX 490 (A)9RX 540 (B)Median Articulated Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 9RX 490 | 9RX 540 | — |
| Category | Articulated | Articulated | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | JD14 | JD14 | Same |
| Power Output | 483hp | 409hp | ▲ 9RX 490+74 hp · +18% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 1,749RPM | ▲ 9RX 490+351 RPM · +20% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 827ci | 827ci | Same |
| Bore | 5.2in | 5.2in | Same |
| Stroke | 6.5in | 6.5in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | full power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 346in | 346in | Same |
| Width | 88in | 88in | Same |
| Height | 146in | 146in | Same |
| Wheelbase | 164in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 56,320lb | 56,320lb | Same |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | closed center pressure/flow compensated | Closed center pressure/flow compensated | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IVN/IV | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4WD tracked | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 14.9gal | 14.9gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | John Deere 9RX 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 450 hpA · 63rd percentile (483 hp)B · 37th percentile (409 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 827 ciA · 50th percentile (827 ci)B · 50th percentile (827 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 97th percentile (18)B · 97th percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 51,335 lbA · 77th percentile (56,320 lb)B · 77th percentile (56,320 lb)
A · 9RX 490B · 9RX 540Median Articulated Tractor