9R 540Tractor

594 hp (437 kW) max engine power (ECE-R120)
13.6 l engine with 6 cylinders
20.9 t and 3.912 m wheelbase
Optional HydraCushion front axle suspension and Active Seat II for Premium ride Comfort

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9R 540

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9 Series: MEGA POWER

Mega Power at its most versatile. This powerful all-rounder is available with maximum power up to 691 hp. The all-new, 13.6 L John Deere PowerTech™ engine offers improved reliability and better fuel efficiency. Putting power to the ground is no problem either. The optional HydraCushion front axle suspension eliminates power hop, so you won’t have to throttle back when you’re pushing at the limit.

9R. UNRIVALLED VERSATILITY.

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JD14 (13.6L [827-cu in.]) engine

JD14 engine

The muscle to handle heavy draft disks and rippers, power-hungry air seeders and planters, and large transport loads like grain carts and slurry wagons. The durable design and heavy-duty components you can depend on when you need to get in and get out. You get real-world power with the purpose-built JD14 (13.6L [827-cu in.]) engines from John Deere Power Systems, standard in the 324 to 471 engine kW (440 to 640 engine hp) 9 Series Tractors.

We developed our newest power plant from a clean sheet of paper, starting with stronger castings, beefier bearings, and more robust internal components, all designed to meet the high demands of field operations. We replaced the fuel injectors with a high-pressure common rail (HPCR) fuel system to boost to fuel efficiency and lower operation and maintenance costs. Integrated coolant and oil passages, along with an updated belt- driven water pump, eliminate potential leak points and allow for a less-crowded engine compartment, improving serviceability and reducing debris accumulation.

In redesigning the engine, we also gave it:

Hydraulic valve lash adjusters to maintain valve-lash settings during engine operation, reduce valve train noise and wear, and allow for greater fuel efficiency.
A hydraulic fan drive for improved cooling capacity with no required maintenance.
An updatedintegrated wiring harness design featuring a modular layout for reduced vibration, greater reliability, and easier service and diagnostics.
A rear gear train that integrates fully into the cast-iron block, reducing tiresome engine noise and improving the durability of the crankshaft damper.
Combination sensors where possible, meaning fewer sensors, connectors, and wires.
A powerful engine brake (Stage V only) that allows operators to use the engine to control tractor and implement speeds while transporting or traveling downhill, reducing wear on the drivetrain brake components.

It all adds up to:

14 percent more power and 11 percent more torque
3 percent lower fuel consumption
10 percent lighter
13 percent reduction in mean repair time and an estimated €7,240 savings in service costs over the life of the engine

13.5L (824-cu in.) engine compared to JD14 (13.6L [827-cu in.]) engine

Feature	13.5L (824-cu in.) engine	JD14 (13.6L [827-cu in.]) engine
Fuel delivery	Electronic unit injectors (EUI)	HPCR
Aftertreatment	Two canisters	One canister
Valve lash adjustment	Manual	Automatic
Engine brake	Not available	Available above 397 kW (540 hp)
Wire harness	Single harness	Three short harnesses
Water pump	Gear driven	Belt driven
Gear train	Front mounted	Rear mounted
Fan drive	Vari-Cool™ system	Hydraulically driven

NOTE: The PowerTech™ 13.6L (827-cu in.) engine has been renamed the JD14.

Visibility packages

Ultimate Visibility package at night

Rear window tint (shown on 8R tractor)

Visibility is more than just lighting. It’s mirrors where you need them, shades for the blinding late-fall and early-spring sun, wipers to help keep all the glass clear, and integrated camera capability. The 9 Series Tractors let you choose the visibility package that best suits your needs – Select, Premium, or Ultimate with 360-degree light-emitting diode (LED) lighting – so you and your operators can run with all-conditions confidence.

	Select	Premium	Ultimate
Lighting	20 halogen worklights, 2 halogen driving lights	20 light-emitting diode (LED) worklights, 2 halogen driving lights	24 LED worklights, 2 halogen driving lights, 8 LED convenience lights*
Mirrors	Electrical and wide angle	Electric, heated, and wide angle	Electric, heated, telescoping, and wide angle
Sunshades	Front	Front, right-hand side, and rear	Front, right-hand side, and rear
Wipers	Front and rear	Front, right-hand side, and rear	Front, right-hand side, and rear
Cameras	Camera ready	Camera ready	Integrated digital cameras
Rear window tint	Option	Option	Option

*Convenience lights illuminate the corners of the cab for easier entry and exit.

Comfort and Convenience packages

Ultimate Comfort and Convenience package

When you’re spending dozens of hours per week in the cab, a comfortable operating environment isn’t just an option – the right features, in the right places, let you and your operators work at your best, dawn to dusk and beyond.

The 9 Series Tractors offer three Comfort and Convenience packages to fit your needs: Select, Premium, and Ultimate. But regardless of which package you choose, you’ll still get the John Deere CommandARM™ console that puts critical controls within easy reach. You’ll get all the storage space you need for drinks, meals, and other stowable items. And you’ll have plenty of outlets to keep your electronics powered.

Comfort and Convenience packages	Select	Premium	Ultimate
Seat	Cloth Mechanical controls Mechanical lumbar 8-degree left-hand and 40-degree right-hand swivel	Cloth Electronic controls Pneumatic lumbar 25-degree left-hand and 40-degree right-hand swivel	Leather Electronic controls Pneumatic lumbar 25-degree left-hand and 40-degree right-hand swivel Heated/ventilated Massage Adjustable bolsters
Infotainment	AM/FM Auxiliary and Bluetooth® wireless inputs Four speakers	16.5-cm (6.5-in.) touchscreen radio with Digital Radio (DAB+) and Radio Data System (RDS) Six speakers with subwoofer	16.5-cm (6.5-in.) touchscreen radio with DAB+ and RDS Six speakers with subwoofer
Business band ready	X	X	X
Four USB (two USB-A and two USB-C) and one 12-V outlet	X	X	X
Dual tilt column	X	X	X
Footrests	X	X	X
Refrigerator	---	X	X
230-V/300-W outlet	---	X	X
Carpeted floor mat	---	---	X
Leather-wrapped steering wheel	---	---	X

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Industry-exclusive HydraCushion™ suspension

9R 640 equipped with HydraCushion suspension

Power that doesn’t get to the ground is power that’s being wasted. And a bumpy, hoppy ride can quickly drain an operator’s energy and productivity. So to help you get the most from every horse under the hood and every hour in the cab, 9R Tractors in wheeled configurations are available with the advanced, industry-exclusive HydraCushion suspension (HydraCushion is standard equipment on 471-kW [640-hp] models).

Along with a proven-reliable suspension design, HydraCushion suspension uses an advanced system of electronic sensors and hydraulic components to keep the chassis and front differential vertically centered, giving you more consistent contact with the ground while reducing road lope and smoothing out the bumps that cause a rough, tiring ride.

ActiveCommand Steering (ACS™) system

9RX during field-to-field transport

You don’t have to compromise between pinpoint turns in the field and smooth, easy steering during field-to-field transport – you can have it all with ActiveCommand Steering (ACS), available on all 9R and 9RX Tractors.

ACS lets you choose your steering ratio based on the task at hand. For precise headland maneuvers in the field, choose a tight 3.5 turns lock-to-lock. When you’re done in the field, ACS gives you a full five turns for smoother line-holding during road transport. Variable-effort resistance automatically changes with ground speed; you’ll notice a lighter touch during low-speed, in-field turns, and increased feedback at transport speeds for more comfortable, confident steering over the road. Plus, ACS works seamlessly with AutoTrac™ guidance systems and is compatible with wide and narrow section width tires as well as wide and narrow belts on 9RX models.

The end result? Reduced overall steering effort and fatigue, no drift, and no backlash through the hand-wheel, all with the “connected” feel of a traditional steering column system

Powerful hydraulic options

Selective control valves (SCVs)

Of course, the 9 Series has the hydraulic muscle you need to push, pull, lift, and power your most demanding implements. But thanks to a range of enhancements to the hydraulic system, these tractors can provide that power at lower engine speeds, saving you fuel while still giving your implements the capacity they need. Regardless of model or configuration, the 9 Series hydraulic system gives you:

An increase of almost 40 percent in charge pump capacity, from 54-cc to 75-cc, to help maintain a higher flow at lower engine speeds
A new swash plate angle sensor to monitor hydraulic flow and pressure and adjust engine speed to meet demand
An integrated hydraulic pump, filter, and priority valve for fewer and shorter lines, reduced pressure loss, fewer flow restrictions, and an extra level of reliability

And if you depend on implements that need continuous hydraulic power, the 9 Series Tractors are available with Intelligent Power Management (IPM). Using dual pumps and advanced sensor and control technology, IPM provides additional engine and hydraulic power for high-demand applications like air seeding up and over hills or through thick, tough soil.

Add in single and dual pump options and a flexible number rear SCVs, and you can configure a powerful, fuel-efficient hydraulic system to meet the demands of your specific operation without paying for capacity you don’t need.

The 9 Series: Easy to run, easy to maintain

9R Tractor

When you’re trying to get a field planted before weather moves in, there’s no time to hit a scheduled maintenance interval or get smacked with an unexpected repair. That’s why we designed the 9 Series for maximum reliability and less in-season maintenance.

To start, we simplified as many systems as possible, using components common to other tractor lines and minimizing potential downtime due to parts availability. Then we eliminated as many potential pain points as possible through changes in the cooling, aftertreatment, and diagnostic systems, including:

Replacing the fan drive system with a maintenance-free hydraulic fan drive
Streamlining aftertreatment with a single-canister inline system that’s simpler and features fewer parts
Improving uptime by adding better descriptions to diagnostic codes and offering predictive diagnostics through John Deere Expert Alerts
A front-left service panel for easier access to engine oil check and fill points;
Offering a 500-hour oil change interval on the John Deere JD14 (13.6L [827-cu in.]) Final Tier 4 (FT4) engine when using approved John Deere oil and filter

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Specifications

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Key Specs

Engine description	JD14 engine (B20 diesel compatible)
Engine displacement	13.6 L 827 cu in.
Rated engine power	397 kW 540 hp
Maximum engine power	437 kW 594 hp
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)
Maximum PTO power
Transmission type	John Deere e18™ 18-speed PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™: 40 km/h 25 mph
Hydraulic pump rated output	Standard: 208 L/min 55 gpm Optional: 416 L/min 110 gpm
Rear hitch category (SAE designation)	Category 4N/4: 6804 kg 15,000 lb Category 4N/4: 9072 kg 20,000 lb
Base machine weight	20,856 kg 45,980 lb

Engine specifications

Description	JD14 engine (B20 diesel compatible)
Engine type	Diesel, inline, 6-cylinder, wet-sleeve cylinder liners with four valves in-head
Engine family
Rated speed	2100 rpm
Aspiration	Stage II: Dual series turbocharger with fixed geometry first stage and variable geometry second stage - air-to-air aftercooling Stage IIIA: Dual series turbocharger with fixed geometry first stage and wastegated second stage - air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) Stage V: Dual series turbocharger with fixed geometry first stage and wastegated second stage - air-to-air aftercooling and cooled EGR
Cylinders liners
Emission level	Stage II Stage IIIA Stage V
After treatment type	Stage V: Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Displacement	13.6 L 827 cu in.

Engine performance

Rated power	397 kW 540 hp
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)
Maximum PTO power
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
Power boost	10 percent
Maximum engine power	437 kW 594 hp
Engine peak torque	At 1550 rpm: 2492 Nm 1838 lb-ft
Drawbar power
PTO torque rise	38 percent
Fuel injection system and control
Air cleaner type

Transmission

Type	John Deere e18 18-speed PowerShift with Efficiency Manager: 40 km/h 25 mph
Reverser
Clutch; wet/dry
Creeper

Hydraulic system

Type	Closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated
Pump rated output	Standard: 208 L/min 55 gpm Optional: 416 L/min 110
Available flow at a single rear SCV	1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min 35 gpm 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) couplers: 159 L/min 42 gpm
Available flow at front SCVs
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)	Four to eight factory or field installed Base: four 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers Optional: five to six 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers factory installed Optional: three 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) couplers plus five 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers factory installed
Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs)
Number of front selective control valves (SCVs)
Joystick SCV control
Auxiliary hydraulic features
SCV control	Electronic

Rear hitch

Hitch draft control load sense type
Remote control valves available
Hitch category (SAE designation)	Category 4N/4: 6804 kg 15,000 lb Category 4N/4: 9072 kg 20,000 lb
Maximum lift capacity behind lift points	Category 4N/4: 9072 kg 20,000 lb
Lift capacity at standard frame
Sensing type	Electrohydraulic with draft sensing
Rear axle differential lock

Drawbar

Drawbar category	Category 5
Maximum vertical load	5440 kg 12,000 lb

Rear Power Take-off (PTO)

Type	Independent 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1000 rpm
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)
Economy PTO speeds
Reverse PTO speeds
Multispeed PTO option availability
Ground speed PTO option availability
PTO actuation	Electrohydraulic

Front hitch

Category
Electric power
Standard lift capacity
Front power take-off (PTO)
PTO speed

Rear axle

Type	Diameter: 120 x 3048 mm 4.72 x 120 in.
Final drive type	Inboard planetary with double-reduction axle
Differential controls
Axle type
Brakes, type and control
Rear differential lock	Full-locking electrohydraulic
Load rating

Front axle

Type	Diameter: 120 x 3048 mm 4.72 x 120 in.
Front axle differential lock	Full-locking electrohydraulic
Load rating

Tires

Front
Rear
Wheel tread range
Turning radius with brakes	Group 48 tires: 6.099 m 20 ft
Turning radius without brakes
Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)

Tracks

Tread spacing
Drive type
Track width
Mid-rollers

Brakes

Primary brake (foot brake)
Secondary brake
Park lock
MFWD braking
Front axle brakes
Auxiliary brakes
Hydraulic trailer brakes
Pneumatic trailer brakes

Electrical system

Alternator size	Standard: 250 amp Optional: 330 amp
Battery options	12 V
Working lights	Standard: 18 halogen Optional: 18 or 24 LED plus 8 LED conveninence lights
Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED)	Standard: halogen, 65 W Optional: LED
Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
dB(A) rating for backup alarm
Total cold cranking amps	3 x 925 CCA Total: 2775 CCA

Operator station

Rollover protective structure, OOS
Seat	Standard: air suspension Optional: ActiveSeat™ II
Cab suspension
Instructional seat	Standard
Display	Standard: Generation 4 4600 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm 10 in. Optional: Extended monitor
Radio	Standard: AM/FM, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers, and external antenna Optional: Touchscreen radio
Inner cab volume	3.27 m³ 115 cu ft
dB(A) rating
Cab glass area	6.64 m² 71.47 sq ft
Safety glass rating
Front visibility

Dimensions

Wheelbase	3912 mm 154 in.
Overall width
Overall length	With front weights, excluding hitch and coupler: 7945 mm 312.8 in. With front weights, including hitch and coupler: 8427 mm 331.8 in.
Overall height
Drawbar clearance	Group 48 tires: 527 mm 20.7 in.
Front axle center
Approximate shipping weight, Open;Cab	20,856 kg 45,980 lb

Weight

Base machine weight	20,856 kg 45,980 lb
Maximum ballast level	27,216 kg 60,000 lb
Maximum permissible weight

Capacities

Crankcase oil volume	64 L 16.9 U.S. gal.
Fuel tank capacity	1490 L 400 U.S. gal.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank	120 L 31.7 U.S. gal.
Cooling system	56.5 L 14.9 U.S. gal.
Transmission-hydraulic system	With 3-point hitch and PTO: 242 L 60 U.S. gal. Without 3-point hitch and PTO: 235 L 58 U.S. gal.