The John Deere 9630 tractor weighs 39,465 lb (17,901 kg) using its published Operating weight. Other useful published figures are 37,747 lb (Shipping) and 54,165 lb (Ballasted). That places it around the 75th percentile among tractors in the dataset, heavier than about 75% of its peers.
The published John Deere 9630 weight is 37,747–54,165 lb (17,122–24,569 kg). The primary figure used for comparisons is 39,465 lb (17,901 kg), listed as Operating. The published configurations span 16,418 lb, a 43.5% difference from the lightest listed setup.
Tractor-weight benchmark
How this weight compares
All tractors in this dataset · 2,282 tractors in the benchmark.
Representative published weight
Very heavy
39,465 lb
Low1,984 lb
This model39,465 lb
Average9,927 lb
High21,767 lb
Low and high use the 10th and 90th percentiles of the peer group, which keeps one unusually light or heavy tractor from distorting the scale. Average is the peer-group mean.
At a glance
Tractor profile
Published weight37,747–54,165 lb (17,122–24,569 kg)
Overall weight bandExtra heavy
Tractor typeFarm tractor
Primary horsepower530 hp / 395.2 kW
Max length270 in (685 cm)
Max width118.6 in (301 cm)
Overview
Model information
Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
9630
Category
Farm tractor
Model years
2007 – 2011
Tractor type
Farm tractor
Published weight variants
3
Published configurations
Weight variants
Shipping, operating, ballasted and drivetrain/configuration weights are kept separate when the source publishes them separately.
Weight type
Configuration
Weight
Metric
US tons
Variant / note
Shipping
—
37,747 lb
17,122 kg
18.87
—
Operating
—
39,465 lb
17,901 kg
19.73
—
Ballasted
—
54,165 lb
24,569 kg
27.08
—
Configuration effect
How configuration changes the weight
16,418 lbLightest to heaviest · 43.5% spread across published variants
+1,718 lbShipping to operating · 4.6% increase
+16,418 lbBase to ballasted · 43.5% increase
Dimensions, power & hauling
Technical details
Dimensions
Wheelbase137.8 in (350 cm)
Length270 in (685 cm)
Width118.6 in (301 cm)
Height156 in (396 cm)
Ground clearance20.5 in (52 cm)
Power & weight ratios
Primary power530 hp (395.2 kW)
Power basisEngine
Weight per horsepower74.5 lb/hp
Weight per foot of length1,754 lb/ft
Wheelbase / length51%
Transport snapshot
Primary published weight39,465 lb (17,901 kg)
Maximum published weight54,165 lb (24,569 kg)
Maximum US-ton equivalent27.08 US tons
Maximum published width118.6 in (301 cm)
Published width over 102 inYes
Weight context
Weight range37,747–54,165 lb (17,122–24,569 kg)
Primary weight basisOperating
Peer positionVery heavy among All tractors in this dataset · 96th percentile
Physical size classLarge
For transport planning, the representative published tractor weight is about 39,465 lb (19.73 US tons); published configurations reach 54,165 lb (27.08 US tons); the widest published tractor dimension is 118.6 in (9.9 ft). Actual transport weight and dimensions can increase with fuel, ballast, a loader, implements, tires and other installed equipment.
Nearby benchmarks
Tractors with similar weight
Useful reference points from the same dataset.
Closest by published weight
Case IH Steiger 500 (39492 lb)
Case IH STX440 (39325 lb)
Case IH STX450 (39325 lb)
John Deere 9370R (39200 lb)
John Deere 9620 (39100 lb)
Closest comparable tractors
Case IH Steiger 500 (39492 lb, 500 hp)
Case IH 9190 (40720 lb, 525 hp)
John Deere 9620 (39100 lb, 500 hp)
Case IH Steiger 525 (40800 lb, 517.8 hp)
New Holland T9.580 (40800 lb, 517.8 hp)
Common questions
John Deere 9630 weight FAQ
How much does a John Deere 9630 weigh?
The John Deere 9630 weighs 39,465 lb (17,901 kg) using the published Operating figure. Across the published configurations on this page, weight ranges from 37,747 to 54,165 lb (17,122 to 24,569 kg).
What is the operating weight of the John Deere 9630 compared with shipping weight?
Published operating weight is 39,465 lb (17,901 kg), versus 37,747 lb (17,122 kg) for shipping weight. That is roughly 1,718 lb (4.6%) more than shipping weight. Operating weight is generally the more useful starting point when estimating a ready-to-use tractor.
How much does the John Deere 9630 weigh with ballast?
The published ballasted weight is 54,165 lb (24,569 kg). That is up to 16,418 lb (43.5%) above the lightest published configuration. Ballast can therefore change the practical hauling and ground-pressure picture substantially on this model.
Is the John Deere 9630 a heavy farm tractor?
Yes. The representative figure sits at about the 96th percentile, heavier than roughly 96% of the all tractors in this dataset. That puts it in the very heavy range for this comparison. It is 29,538 lb heavier than the peer-group average of 9,927 lb.
Is the John Deere 9630 wider than 8.5 feet?
Yes. The maximum published width is 118.6 in (9.9 ft), which is 16.6 in wider than 8.5 ft. Actual transport width still depends on wheel/tire spacing and installed equipment.
Does the John Deere 9630 weigh more than 10,000 lb?
Yes. The representative published weight is 39,465 lb, and the heaviest published configuration on this page is 54,165 lb (27.08 US tons). Any trailer calculation also needs the trailer itself plus fuel, ballast, attachments and other equipment.
