John Deere
9RX 540 Tractor
Row Crop 4WD Tractors
Experience superior performance and efficiency with the John Deere 9RX 540 Tractor.
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Model / part number: 9520RW
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs11 specifications
- Engine Model
- JD14
- Engine Family
- MJDXL13.5334
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 827 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 13.6 L
- Rated Engine Power
- 397 kW
- Maximum Engine Power
- 437 kW
- Transmission Type
- John Deere e18™ 18-speed PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™
- Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
- Category 4N/4: 6804 kg (15,000 lb); Category 4N/4: 9072 kg (20,000 lb)
- Pump Rated Output
- Standard: 208 L/min / 55 gpm; Optional: 416 L/min / 110 gpm
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 57200 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 25946 kg
Engine17 specifications
- Engine Model
- JD14
- Engine Family
- MJDXL13.5334
- Emissions Certifications
- Final Tier 4 (FT4)
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 827 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 13.6 L
- Aspiration
- Single wastegated turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
- Number of Cylinders
- 6
- Cylinder Liners
- Wet-sleeve
- Aftertreatment Type
- Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
- Rated Engine Speed
- 2100 rpm
- Rated Engine Power
- 397 kW
- Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Imperial)
- 1838.0 lb-ft
- Engine Torque at Rated Speed (Metric)
- 2492 Nm
- Maximum Engine Power
- 437 kW
- Maximum Engine Torque
- At 1550 rpm: 2492 Nm / 1838 lb-ft
- Power Bulge
- 10 %
- Torque Rise
- 38 %
Transmission2 specifications
- Transmission Type
- John Deere e18™ 18-speed PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™
- Maximum Speed Forward
- 40 km/h / 25 mph
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)6 specifications
- PTO Category
- Independent
- Rated PTO Power (Imperial)
- 335 hp
- Rated PTO Power (Metric)
- 249 kW
- Rated PTO Power (Other)
- 340 PS
- Engagement Method
- Electrohydraulic
- Number of Splines
- 20
Rear Hitch3 specifications
- Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
- Category 4N/4: 6804 kg (15,000 lb); Category 4N/4: 9072 kg (20,000 lb)
- Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
- 20.000
- Sensing Type
- Electrohydraulic with draft sensing
Drawbar2 specifications
- Drawbar Category
- Category 5
- Maximum Vertical Load
- 5440 kg / 12,000 lb
Hydraulics5 specifications
- Hydraulic System Type
- Closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated
- Pump Rated Output
- Standard: 208 L/min / 55 gpm; Optional: 416 L/min / 110 gpm
- Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
- Four to six factory or field installed; Base: four 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers; Optional: five to six 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers factory installed; Optional: three 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) couplers plus three 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers factory installed
- Available Flow at a Single Rear SCV
- 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min (35 gpm); 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) couplers: 170 L/min (45 gpm)
- SCV Control
- Electronic
Front Axle1 specifications
- Front Axle Differential Lock
- Full-locking electrohydraulic
Rear Axle2 specifications
- Rear Differential Lock
- Full-locking electrohydraulic
- Final Drive
- Bull gear and double idler with floating pinion
Steering & Brakes1 specifications
- Steering Type
- Standard: Hydraulic power steering; Optional: ActiveCommand Steering (ACS™)
Tracks3 specifications
- Track Tread Spacing
- Narrow undercarriage: 2032, 2235, or 3048 mm (80, 88, or 120 in.); Wide undercarriage: 2218 or 3048 mm (87 or 120 in.)
- Track Width
- Standard: 762 mm (30 in.); Optional: 457, 610, or 914 mm (18, 24, or 36 in.)
- Number Of Mid Rollers
- Narrow undercarriage: Three; Wide undercarriage: Two
Electrical System4 specifications
- Battery Voltage
- 12 V
- Battery Cold Cranking Amps
- 2850 CCA
- Alternator Capacity
- Standard: 250 amp; Optional: 330 amp
- Working Lights
- Standard: 18 halogen; Optional: 18 or 24 LED plus 8 LED convenience lights
Operator Station11 specifications
- Seat Suspension
- Air suspension
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
- 25 degree (angle)
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
- 40 degree (angle)
- Cab Suspension
- Standard
- Instructional Seat
- Standard
- Primary Display
- Standard: G5 Plus CommandCenter™: 32.5 cm (12.8 in.)
- Radio
- Standard: AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna; Optional: Touchscreen radio
- Inner Cab Volume (Imperial)
- 115.0 cu ft
- Inner Cab Volume (Metric)
- 3.27 m³
- Cab Glass Area (Imperial)
- 71.47 sq ft
- Cab Glass Area (Metric)
- 6.64 m²
Technology Integration3 specifications
- Guidance
- Integrated AutoTrac™ Autonomy Ready (available in select regions)
- Connectivity
- Available with JDLink™ hardware, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination)
- Remote Diagnostics
- Available with activated JDLink™ hardware and activations
Capacities10 specifications
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 400 gal.
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 1514 L
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 31.7 gal.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 120.0 L
- Cooling System Capacity (Imperial)
- 14.9 gal.
- Cooling System Capacity (Metric)
- 56.5 L
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Imperial)
- With 3-point hitch and PTO: 60 Without 3-point hitch and PTO: 58 gal.
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Metric)
- With 3-point hitch and PTO: 242 Without 3-point hitch and PTO: 235 L
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Imperial)
- 16.9 gal.
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Metric)
- 64 L
Dimensions & Weights10 specifications
- Wheelbase (Imperial)
- 162.5 in.
- Wheelbase (Metric)
- 4128 mm
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 57200 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 25946 kg
- Overall Length (Imperial)
- 326.6 in.
- Overall Length (Metric)
- 8295 mm
- Drawbar Ground Clearance (Imperial)
- 12.2 in.
- Drawbar Ground Clearance (Metric)
- 311 mm
- Maximum Ballast Level (Imperial)
- 62000 lb.
- Maximum Ballast Level (Metric)
- 28123 kg
Additional Information1 specifications
- Country of Manufacture
- USA