The John Deere 9R 490 tractor has 490 hp engine horsepower and 490 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower490 hp
PTO horsepower490 hp
Drawbar horsepower490 hp
Rated RPM1,550 rpm
Torque1,668 lb-ft
Operating weight45,980 lb
John Deere 9R 490 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
490 hp
PTO horsepower
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower
490 hp
Rated engine RPM
1,550 rpm
Engine torque
1,668 lb-ft
Engine displacement
13.6 L
Operating weight
45,980 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
490 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
490 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
490 hp
Average
87.8 hp
Low
5.5 hp
High
640 hp
Operating weight comparison
This model
45,980 lb
Average
9,181 lb
Low
320 lb
High
56,320 lb
John Deere 9R 490 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 9R 490 lists engine horsepower and PTO horsepower very close together at about 490 hp.
PTO note
The John Deere 9R 490’s 490 hp PTO rating should be read with its 1,550 rpm rated engine speed when comparing implement requirements.
Drawbar note
The John Deere 9R 490 separates pulling work from PTO work with 490 hp drawbar horsepower and 490 hp PTO horsepower.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 9R 490 pairs 490 hp with 45,980 lb of operating weight, so the real-world result depends heavily on traction, ballast and tyre setup.
Engine note
The John Deere 9R 490’s engine setup is 13.6 L displacement, rated at 1,550 rpm, matching its high-horsepower horsepower range.
Torque / RPM note
The John Deere 9R 490’s 1,668 lb-ft torque rating works with its 1,550 rpm rated speed, so load response depends on both numbers.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Horsepower, PTO horsepower, drawbar horsepower, weight and engine specs can change by year, market, engine option, cab, transmission and test standard. Please check the operator manual and official deere.com website for official information.
