John Deere 9R 490 Articulated 4WD Tractors
John Deere 9R 490
Average price
$414,192
5+
sold in last year
General overview
John Deere 9R 490 is a wheeled tractor built for large-scale field work and heavy implement handling. It is powered by a diesel engine rated at 360 kW (490 hp) with a 13 L displacement and meets Final Tier 4 emissions requirements.
Power delivery is handled by a John Deere e18 18-speed PowerShift with Efficiency Manager. The tractor also includes a rear PTO with 540, 540E, 1000, 1000E speeds, an independent 20-spline (44 mm) rear PTO rated at 1000 rpm, and an electrohydraulic rear 3-point hitch with draft sensing. Lift capacity behind the lift points is 9,072 kg (20,000 lb), supported by a closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated hydraulic system with 208 L/min (54.9 gpm) pump output, 4 rear SCVs, and Guidance Ready: installed.
Year
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Length
Weight
7,945 mm
~312.8 in
18,482 kg
~40,745.9 lb
Tire or Track Type
wheels
Engine Power
490 hp
Additional specifications
Emission standard level
Final Tier 4
Engine type
diesel
Displacement
13 cu(m)
Rated PTO power
335 hp
Transmission type
John Deere e18 18-speed PowerShift with Efficiency Manager
Maximum lift capacity behind lift points
9,072 kg
Fuel tank
1,514 L
Cab glass area
6 sq(m)
Hydraulic system type
Closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated
Pump rated output
208 L/min
Available flow at a single rear SCV
132 L/min
Number of rear selective control valves
4
SCV control
Electronic
Sensing type
Electrohydraulic
Hitch type
4N
Rear PTO
Independent, 20-spline (44 mm), 1,000 rpm
Rear 3-Point Hitch
Electrohydraulic with draft sensing
Guidance Ready
installed
PTO speed
540, 540E, 1,000, 1,000E
John Deere 9R 490 Articulated 4WD Tractors Listings
$447,510
E18
Final Tier 4
Diesel
1417 hours
Webster, United States
$397,890
Wheels
13 cu(m)
9072 kg
2222 hours
Redfield, United States
$421,620
Diesel
Closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated
4
1824 hours
Webster, United States
$364,500
Wheels
13 cu(m)
208 L/min
2008 hours
Hastings, United States
$419,900
490 hp
Final Tier 4
Diesel
809 hours
Winchester, United States
$449,900
13 cu(m)
490 hp
Final Tier 4
351 hours
Hamel, United States
$439,900
Independent, 20-spline (44 mm), 1000 rpm
Electrohydraulic with draft sensing
4N
1028 hours
Petersburg, United States
$409,900
Diesel
490 hp
Wheels
499 hours
Vincennes, United States
$392,900
Wheels
490 hp
Final Tier 4
1409 hours
Litchfield, United States
$397,900
Independent, 20-spline (44 mm), 1000 rpm
E18
Electrohydraulic with draft sensing
1327 hours
Vincennes, United States
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What is the average price of a John Deere 9R 490?
No confirmed market price is supplied. Check current listings and compare the machine’s condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 9R 490?
Listed features include 365.4 kW (490 hp) engine power, a John Deere e18 18-speed PowerShift with Efficiency Manager transmission, guidance readiness, and a closed-center pressure-and-flow compensated hydraulic system. It also has four electronically controlled rear SCVs and a 9,072 kg (20,000 lb) rear lift capacity.
What type of engine does the 9R 490 use?
The 9R 490 uses a diesel engine that meets the Final Tier 4 emission standard.
How much horsepower does the 9R 490 have?
The 9R 490 has 365.4 kW (490 hp) of engine power. Its rated PTO power is 249.8 kW (335 hp).
What fuel does the John Deere 9R 490 use?
The John Deere 9R 490 uses diesel fuel.
What jobs is this Tractors best suited for?
The supplied data does not identify specific jobs. Its PTO, rear hitch, hydraulic system, and rear SCVs indicate compatibility with PTO-driven and hydraulically operated implements, subject to matching implement requirements.
What is the expected lifespan of the 9R 490?
No expected service-life figure is supplied. For a used machine, review maintenance records, operating hours, fluid condition, hydraulic performance, PTO operation, hitch function, tires, and guidance equipment.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Tractors?
Check maintenance records, operating hours, engine and transmission operation, tire condition, hydraulic leaks and SCV function, rear hitch lift and draft sensing, PTO operation, cab condition, and guidance readiness. Confirm that the configuration matches the intended implements.
