John Deere 9460R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 9460R is a large 4WD tractor, indicative of the power and capabilities that the 9R/RT series tractors are renowned for. Made by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, the 9460R was in production from 2012 to 2014 and features a robust 13.5-liter six-cylinder diesel engine of the PowerTech PSX series. The tractor has a choice between a 24-speed partial power shift or an 18-speed full power shift transmission, providing ample versatility for different types of farming practices. It's designed with hydraulic power steering and a CommandView II cab for operator comfort. The tractor's maximum rated horsepower is 460 hp at 2100 RPM making it suitable for heavy-duty applications. Independent tests show a maximum PTO power of 374.45 HP and a maximum drawbar power of 367.43 HP in 7th gear.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility, Four-Wheel Drive

Power Output: 460

Transmission: partial power shift/full power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 41715

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 9460R Tractor

John Deere 9460R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 97% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 75% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PSX
Cooling Type: liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: six-cylinder vertical
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: turbocharged with two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 826
Bore (in): 5.197
Stroke (in): 6.496
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 460

Transmission

Type: partial power shift/full power shift
Forward Gears: 24/18
Reverse Gears: 6
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 282
Width (in): 120
Height (in): 148
Operating Weight (lb): 41715

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Optional Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: hydraulic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 2014
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: CommandView II cab (standard) with air-conditioning
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 25 to October 4, 2012

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power at PTO (Rated Speed - 2100 rpm): 333.03 HP (248.34 kW)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 21.20 Gal/hr (80.26 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.449 lb/hp.hr (0.273 kg/kW.h)
Maximum Power (1 hour): 374.45 HP (279.23 kW) with a fuel consumption of 21.19 Gal/hr (80.22 l/h) and fuel efficiency of 0.399 lb/hp.hr (0.243 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance (Unballasted)

Maximum Power in 7th Gear: 367.43 HP (273.99 kW) with a drawbar pull of 28,592 lbs (127.18 kN) and a speed of 4.82 mph (7.76 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 0.459 lb/hp.hr (0.279 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.37 Hp.hr/gal (3.03 kW.h/l)
75% of Pull at Maximum Power in 7th Gear: 286.68 HP (213.78 kW) with a drawbar pull of 21,476 lbs (95.53 kN) and a speed of 5.01 mph (8.05 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 1220 lb.-ft. (1654 Nm) at 1550 rpm
Torque Rise: 46.5% with a power increase at 1749 rpm of 12.4%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted (Category 4N): 20,935 lbs (93.1 kN) with dual 110 mm lift cylinders
Pump Delivery Rate (High Flow Pump): 52.2 GPM (197.6 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power (High Flow Pump): 75.2 HP (56.1 kW) at delivery pressure of 2449 psi (169 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.18 Hp.hr/gal (3.38 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 21.52 Gal/hr (81.46 l/h) at 1895 rpm