John Deere F9 500 4WD Forage Harvester Specs (2025-2026)

Among the key figures for the John Deere F9 500 4WD Forage Harvester (2025-2026) are above-average engine power at 691 hp (515 kW) and high travel speed at 24.9 mph (40 km/h). Another useful figure is transport width at 11.5 ft (3.49 m).
Specification profile

2025-2026

Engine power: 691 hp (515 kW)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 1,800 rpmTransport width: 11.5 ft (3.49 m)
691 hp (515 kW)Engine power
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,800 rpmEngine speed at max torque
11.5 ft (3.49 m)Transport width
13.1 ft (4 m)Max. Pick-up Width
11.9 ft (3.63 m)Min. Pick-up Width
12.9 ft (3.93 m)Transport height
22.5 ft (6.87 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

691 hp (515 kW)
Low 126 hp (94 kW)Typical 586 hp (437 kW)High 1,006 hp (750 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Travel speed

High

24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 19.8 mph (31.9 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Travel speed is well above the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

11.5 ft (3.49 m)
Low 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Typical 10.7 ft (3.27 m)High 12.3 ft (3.74 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

12.9 ft (3.93 m)
Low 9.84 ft (3 m)Typical 12.4 ft (3.78 m)High 13.1 ft (4 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Transport length

Average

22.5 ft (6.87 m)
Low 14.8 ft (4.5 m)Typical 22.8 ft (6.96 m)High 28.2 ft (8.59 m)

Transport length is close to the typical figure.

Displacement

Low

4.76 US gal (18 L)
Low 2.38 US gal (9 L)Typical 8.19 US gal (31 L)High 63.9 US gal (242 L)

Displacement is well below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Max. Pick-up Width13.1 ft (4 m)
Min. Pick-up Width11.9 ft (3.63 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.5 ft (6.87 m)
Transport height12.9 ft (3.93 m)
Transport width11.5 ft (3.49 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air BrakesNO
Air conditioningYES
All-wheel DriveYES
CabinYES
Metal DetectorNO
Overload SafetyNO
Rollover ProtectionNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer John Deere
Model F9 500 4WD Forage Harvester
Model year / production 2025-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power691 hp (515 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,800 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Max. Pick-up Width13.1 ft (4 m)
Min. Pick-up Width11.9 ft (3.63 m)
Transport height12.9 ft (3.93 m)
Transport length22.5 ft (6.87 m)
Transport width11.5 ft (3.49 m)

Capacity & weight

Overload SafetyNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke148×174 mm
Displacement4.76 US gal (18 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerJohn Deere
Engine typeJD18X6180
Number of cylinders6.0
All-wheel DriveYes
Transmission TypeA

Setup & fitment

Back Tyres620/70 R30
Front Tyres900/60 R42

Features

Air conditioningYes

Other specifications

Model series9000
Air BrakesNo
BrakesS
CabinYes
Metal DetectorNo
Rollover ProtectionNo
SteeringHH