John Deere 9470R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 9470R is a heavy-duty tractor designed for robust field operations. It features a six-cylinder vertical engine with two turbochargers, air-to-air aftercooler, and D.E.F exhaust treatment, delivering a rated power output of 470 horsepower. The engine operates with a liquid-cooling system and electronic fuel injection, meeting Tier IV emissions standards. The transmission is a selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift, offering 18 forward and 6 reverse gears. The tractor has a four-wheel-drive chassis with triples, a wheelbase of 137.8 inches, and an operating weight of 45,615 pounds. Additional features include a DOC, SCR, and regenerative DPF integrated into a vertical muffler, as well as detailed hydraulic performance, lugging ability, and specific gear travel speeds. The hitch category is 4N/4 with a quick attach system.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 470

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift

Operating Weight: 45615

Fuel Type: Diesel

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: Six-cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, air to air aftercooler, D.E.F exhaust treatment
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: -
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 826
Bore (in): 5.197
Stroke (in): 6.496
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 470

Transmission

Type: Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled powershift
Forward Gears: 18
Reverse Gears: 6
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 314.3
Width (in): 176
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 45615

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis: -
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: -
Coolant Capacity (qts): 67.1
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, Quick Attach: Yes
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center pressure/flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April 14 to April 28, 2015

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 370.82 HP (276.52 kW) at 1700 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 20.10 Gal/hr (76.09 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.381 lb/hp.hr (0.232 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.36 Gal/hr (1.35 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (7th Gear): 370.40 HP (276.20 kW) with a drawbar pull of 29,192 lbs (129.85 kN) and a speed of 4.76 mph (7.66 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.443 lb/hp.hr (0.270 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 15.87 Hp.hr/gal (3.13 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 1236 lb.-ft. (1676 Nm) at 1550 rpm
Torque Rise: 47.5% with a power increase at 1700 rpm of 10.7%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 21,408 lbs (95.2 kN) at hitch points (2 x 110 mm lift cylinders)
Pump Delivery Rate: 60.1 GPM (227.5 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 85.6 HP (63.8 kW) at delivery pressure of 2427 psi (167 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.65 Hp.hr/gal (3.48 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 20.72 Gal/hr (78.43 l/h) at 1895 rpm

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab.(2015).Test 2109: John Deere 9470R. University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https:/ /digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2545