The John Deere 9R 540 tractor has 586 hp engine horsepower and 335 hp PTO horsepower.
Engine horsepower586 hp
PTO horsepower335 hp
Drawbar horsepower335 hp
Torque1,696 lb-ft
Operating weight45,980 lb
John Deere 9R 540 Horsepower Details
Engine horsepower
586 hp
PTO horsepower
335 hp
Drawbar horsepower
335 hp
Engine torque
1,696 lb-ft
Engine displacement
13.6 L
Engine model
the JD14
Operating weight
45,980 lb
Horsepower Comparison Chart
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
586 hp
Average
99 hp
Low
5 hp
High
640 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
335 hp
Average
86.2 hp
Low
5 hp
High
490 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
335 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 540 Extra Horsepower Notes
Horsepower note
The John Deere 9R 540 is rated at 586 hp engine power and 335 hp at the PTO, a drop of about 251 hp between the engine and PTO.
PTO note
For PTO-driven work, the John Deere 9R 540’s practical rating is 335 hp, which fits large PTO-driven equipment where the implement horsepower requirement matters more than the engine rating.
Drawbar note
For plows, ground tools and pull-type loads, the John Deere 9R 540’s 335 hp drawbar horsepower says more than engine horsepower alone.
Power-to-weight note
The John Deere 9R 540’s weight-to-power figure is about 78.5 lb per engine horsepower; that means it is light for its power, so traction and ballast can become the limiting factor before engine power.
Engine note
The John Deere 9R 540 uses engine model the JD14, 13.6 L displacement, which helps explain where its horsepower rating comes from.
Torque / RPM note
At 1,696 lb-ft of torque, the John Deere 9R 540 has the low-speed engine force expected from a high-horsepower tractor.
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.
