John Deere 9460RT

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 9460RT is a powerful track tractor designed for demanding agricultural tasks. It features a robust John Deere PowerTech PSX 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with two turbochargers and an air-to-air aftercooler. The engine has a displacement of 826.7 cubic inches and a compression ratio of 16.0 to 1, capable of delivering up to 460 horsepower. Its electro-hydraulic differential steering and full power shift transmission, with 18 forward and 6 reverse gears, ensure responsive handling and control. With an operating weight of 47,020 pounds, the 9460RT is built for efficient ground contact and traction in various conditions. The cab is designed to maximize operator comfort and productivity, while the track system provides exceptional flotation and reduced ground pressure. The tractor's hydraulic system features a closed center pressure flow compensated design with a high flow pump delivery rate of 53.1 GPM. The Category 4N/4 hitch can exert a maximum force of 21,194 lbs. Nebraska Tractor Test results show impressive performance metrics, including a maximum PTO power of 359.80 HP and a maximum drawbar performance of 353.03 HP.
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Key Specifications

Category: Crawler

Power Output: 460

Transmission: Full power shift

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 47020

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 9460RT vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output
Above Average
Greater than 72% of similar tractors.
Operating Weight
Above Average
Greater than 79% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
PowerTech PSX
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Vertical
Valve Configuration
OHV (Overhead Valve)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged with two turbochargers and air-to-air aftercooler
Cylinders
6
Displacement (ci)
826.7
Bore (in)
5.197
Stroke (in)
6.496
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output (hp)
460

Transmission

Type
Full power shift
Forward Gears
18
Reverse Gears
6
Total Gears
-

Dimensions

Length (in)
237
Width (in)
136
Height (in)
134
Operating Weight (lb)
47020

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type
-
PTO Speed 1 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 2 (rpm)
-
PTO Speed 3 (rpm)
-

Miscellaneous

Chassis
Track
Drive Type
Track
Steering Type
Electro-hydraulic differential
Coolant Capacity (qts)
58.2
Front Tire Diameter (in)
-
Front Tire Width (in)
-
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
-
Rear Tire Width (in)
-
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in)
-
Tire Type
-
Manufacture - End Year
-
Hitch Type
-
Hitch Category
Category 4N/4
Hitch Position
Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb)
-
Operator Station Type
Cab
Starter Type
Electric
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type
Closed center pressure flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 20 - October 3, 2012

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

  • Maximum Power at PTO Speed (1650 rpm): 359.80 HP (268.30 kW)
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 20.67 Gal/hr (78.24 l/h)
  • Fuel Efficiency at Maximum Power: 0.405 lb/hp.hr (0.246 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 17.41 Hp.hr/gal (3.43 kW.h/l)

Drawbar Performance

  • Power at Maximum Drawbar Performance (7th Gear): 353.03 HP (263.25 kW) with a drawbar pull of 25932 lbs (115.35 kN) at 5.11 mph (8.22 km/h) and 1.5% slip
  • Fuel Consumption at Maximum Drawbar Performance: 0.480 lb/hp.hr (0.292 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.69 Hp.hr/gal (2.89 kW.h/l)
  • Power at 75% of Pull at Maximum Power (7th Gear): 275.27 HP (205.27 kW) with a drawbar pull of 19530 lbs (86.87 kN) at 5.29 mph (8.51 km/h) and 1.1% slip

Torque and Engine Performance

  • Maximum Torque: 1193 lb.-ft. (1617 Nm) at 1402 rpm
  • Torque Rise: 50.7%
  • Power Increase at 1650 rpm: 13.8%

Hydraulic Performance

  • Maximum Force Exerted by Category 4N Lift Cylinders: 21194 lbs (94.3 kN)
  • Pump Delivery Rate at Maximum Hydraulic Power (High flow): 53.1 GPM (200.9 l/min) with a hydraulic power of 79.5 HP (59.3 kW) at a delivery pressure of 2569 psi (177 bar)

plaintext Recommended Citation Format: Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. (2012). "Test 2041: John Deere 9460RT." University of Nebraska-Lincoln, DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2452

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