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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 Versatile 500DT
VersatileModel B
Versatile 500DT
Articulated
- power
- 500 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 9RX 490
vs
VersatileVersatile 500DT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated
Engine Power
▲ 500DT higher · +17 hp (+4%)9RX 490483 hp
500DT500 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp
9RX 490 is in the 63rd percentile; 500DT is in the 69th · 62 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 500DT higher · +85 ci (+10%)9RX 490827 ci
500DT912 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci
9RX 490 is in the 50th percentile; 500DT is in the 67th · 61 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied9RX 4906
500DT6
Median Articulated Tractor6
9RX 490 is in the 50th percentile; 500DT is in the 50th · 61 models
Forward Gears
▲ 9RX 490 higher · +2 (+13%)9RX 49018
500DT16
Median Articulated Tractor16
9RX 490 is in the 97th percentile; 500DT is in the 50th · 59 models
9RX 490 (A)500DT (B)Median Articulated Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Versatile | — |
| Model | 9RX 490 | 500DT | — |
| Category | Articulated | Articulated | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins | — |
| Model | JD14 | QSX15 | — |
| Power Output | 483hp | 500hp | ▲ 500DT+17 hp · +4% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 827ci | 912ci | ▲ 500DT+85 ci · +10% |
| Bore | 5.2in | 5.4in | ▲ 500DT+0.2 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 6.5in | 6.7in | ▲ 500DT+0.2 in · +3% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | full power shift | full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 346in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 88in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 146in | Not recorded | — |
| Wheelbase | 164in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 56,320lb | 58,850lb | ▲ 500DT+2,530 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | closed center pressure/flow compensated | closed center load sensing (CCLS) | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | hydrostatic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Not recorded | hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 9RX 490 | Versatile 500DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 14.9gal | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 450 hpA · 63rd percentile (483 hp)B · 69th percentile (500 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 827 ciA · 50th percentile (827 ci)B · 67th percentile (912 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 97th percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 51,335 lbA · 77th percentile (56,320 lb)B · 90th percentile (58,850 lb)
A · 9RX 490B · 500DTMedian Articulated Tractor