John Deere 9rx 490

Tractor

When hauling material with scraper systems, the 9RX 490 Scraper Special provides four-track stability and hydraulic performance to support consistent loads and controlled haul cycles.

Product Features:

Engine hp: 539 Max / 490 Rated
e18™ Powershift Transmission
Choice of Three Different Cab and Visibility Packages
Cab Suspension

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Features

When hauling material with scraper systems, the 9RX 490 Scraper Special provides four-track stability and hydraulic performance to support consistent loads and controlled haul cycles.

Engine hp: 539 Max / 490 Rated

e18™ Powershift Transmission

Choice of Three Different Cab and Visibility Packages

Cab Suspension

Benefits

Green tractor with oversized dual tires pulling a cultivator across a harvested field with dust trailing behind the equipment under a cloudy blue sky

Take on Your Toughest Work with Confidence

When the job demands maximum pull and performance, 9 Series tractors deliver the power, durability, and traction to keep you moving. Built for heavy draft and high-demand applications, they help you maintain field speed, cover more acres, and work through tough conditions—so you can stay on schedule when timing matters most.

Green tractor with large rear tires towing a wide cultivator across a dry, harvested field with dust rising heavily behind the equipment over flat farmland under a hazy sky

Keep Big Tools Moving Efficiently

Wide implements and high-speed operations push equipment to its limits. John Deere's 9 Series tractors are designed to maintain consistent performance under load, with the power, hydraulics, and traction needed to keep large tools operating at peak efficiency - helping you reduce bottlenecks, improve productivity, and get more done in every pass.

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Turn Power into Predictable Performance

Productivity isn’t just about horsepower - it’s about how consistently you can apply it. 9 Series tractors combine integrated technology, precision capabilities, and reliable performance to help you work with confidence. From the cab to the cloud, you can monitor performance, document work, and make better decisions across your operation.

Specifications

Wheel or Track Configuration	4-Track
Drive Type	4WD

Engine Make	John Deere
Engine Model	JD14
Engine Family	VJDXL13.5334
Emissions Certifications	Final Tier 4 (FT4)
Displacement	827 cu in.
Displacement	13.6 L
Aspiration	Single wastegated turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Number of Cylinders	6
Cylinder Liners	Wet-sleeve
Aftertreatment Type	Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Rated Engine Power	483 hp
Rated Engine Power	360 kW
Rated Engine Power	490 PS
Maximum Engine Power	532 hp
Maximum Engine Power	396 kW
Maximum Engine Power	539 PS
Maximum Engine Torque	At 1550 rpm: 2262 Nm / 1668 lb-ft
Power Bulge	10 %
Fuel Type	Diesel
Alternative Fuel Type	B30 Diesel Compatible
Torque Rise	38 %

Transmission Type	John Deere e18™ 18-speed PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™
Maximum Speed Forward	25 mph / 40 km/h

Drawbar Category	Drawbar support for short scraper drawbars

Hydraulic System Type	Closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated
Pump Rated Output	416 L/min (110 gpm)
Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)	Standard: four 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) deluxe; Optional: six 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) deluxe
Available Flow at a Single Rear SCV	1.9-cm (3/4-in.) couplers: 170 L/min (45 gpm)
SCV Control	Electronic

Front Axle Type	Diameter: 120 x 3048 mm / 4.72 x 120 in.
Front Axle Differential Lock	Full-locking electrohydraulic

Rear Differential Lock	Full-locking electrohydraulic
Final Drive	Bull gear and double idler with floating pinion

Steering Type	Standard: Hydraulic power steering; Optional: ActiveCommand Steering (ACS™)

Track Drive Type	Camso Scraper 6500 (MICHELIN BIBTRACK 250 SCR) Positive Drive
Track Width	762 mm / 30 in.
Number Of Mid Rollers	Two

Battery Voltage	12 V
Battery Cold Cranking Amps	2850 CCA
Alternator Capacity	250 amp (standard), 330 amp (optional)
Working Lights	18-24 LED
Driving Lights	LED

Seat Suspension	Air seat
Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand	25 degree (angle)
Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand	40 degree (angle)
Cab Suspension	Standard
Instructional Seat	Standard
Primary Display	G5ᴾˡᵘˢ CommandCenter™: 32.5 cm / 12.8 in.
Radio	Standard: AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna; Optional: Touchscreen radio
Inner Cab Volume	115 cu ft
Inner Cab Volume	3.27 m³
Cab Glass Area	71.47 sq ft
Cab Glass Area	6.64 m²

Connectivity	Available with JDLink™ hardware, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination)
Remote Diagnostics	Available with activated JDLink hardware and activations

Fuel Tank Capacity	350 gal.
Fuel Tank Capacity	1324 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity	31.7 gal.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity	120 L
Cooling System Capacity	14.9 gal.
Cooling System Capacity	56.5 L
Transmission - Hydraulic System	59 gal.
Transmission - Hydraulic System	223 L
Crankcase Oil Volume	16.9 gal.
Crankcase Oil Volume	64 L

Wheelbase	162.5 in.
Wheelbase	4128 mm
Base Machine Weight	56714 lb.
Base Machine Weight	25779 kg
Overall Length	327.1 in.
Overall Length	8309 mm
Drawbar Ground Clearance	12.2 in.
Drawbar Ground Clearance	311 mm
Maximum Ballast Level	60000 lb.
Maximum Ballast Level	27216 kg

Country of Manufacture	USA
Date Collected	2025_04_03T00:00:00.0000006

John Deere 9rx 490

Tractor

Product Features:

Features

Engine hp: 539 Max / 490 Rated

e18™ Powershift Transmission

Choice of Three Different Cab and Visibility Packages

Cab Suspension

Benefits

Take on Your Toughest Work with Confidence

Keep Big Tools Moving Efficiently

Turn Power into Predictable Performance

Specifications

Offers

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John Deere 9rx 490

Tractor

Product Features:

Features

Engine hp: 539 Max / 490 Rated

e18™ Powershift Transmission

Choice of Three Different Cab and Visibility Packages

Cab Suspension

Benefits

Take on Your Toughest Work with Confidence

Keep Big Tools Moving Efficiently

Turn Power into Predictable Performance

Specifications

Machine Configuration

Engine

Transmission

Drawbar

Hydraulics

Front Axle

Rear Axle

Steering & Brakes

Tracks

Electrical System

Operator Station

Technology Integration

Capacities

Dimensions & Weights

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