John Deere 9460R

The John Deere 9460R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 826.7 ci 13.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 460 hp / 343.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 39010 to 41715 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 460 hp / 343.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
350 gal 1324.8 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
39010 to 41715 pounds

Overview

John Deere 9460R tractor photo
2012 - 2014 9R/RT SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 9R/RT Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Original price was $337,031 in 2014
Variants
9460R
4WD
9460RT
crawler
John Deere 9460R Engine
John Deere 13.5L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
350 gal 1324.8 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 9460R Power
Engine (gross)
460 hp 343.0 kW
Engine (max)
506 hp 377.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
319 hp 237.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)
367.43 hp 274.0 kW
PTO (tested)
374.45 hp 279.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Differential lock
fully-locking electro-hydraulic
Steering
hydraulic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes
hydraulic optional
CommandView II cab standard with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure flow compensated
Pressure
2900 psi 200.0 bar
Valves
4 to 6
Pump flow
44 gpm 166.5 lpm
48 gpm (PowerShift) 181.7 lpm
78 gpm (High-Flow) 295.2 lpm
SCV flow
37 gpm 140.0 lpm
45 gpm (19.1mm SCV) 170.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
4N/3
4N/4
Control
electronic draft sensing
Rear lift
15,300 lbs 6940 kg
20,000 lbs (optional) 9072 kg
Drawbar
Category 4 standard with optional heavy-duty support . Optional Category 5 with heavy-duty support rated at 5,440 kg. (2,470 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent (optional)
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
137.8 inches 350 cm
Weight
39010 to 41715 pounds
Front tire
710/70R42
Rear tire
710/70R42
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
200
Charging volts
12
Batteries
3
Battery CCA
925
Battery volts
12

Engine

Engine Detail — 826.7 ci / 13.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere PowerTech PSX
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
826.7 ci 13.5 L
Bore/Stroke
5.197x6.496 inches 132 x 165 mm
Emissions
Tier 4A
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
Rated Power (gross)
460 hp 343.0 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
506 hp 377.3 kW
Fuel system
electronic unit injectors
Compression
16:1
Rated RPM
2100
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission options
24-speed partial power shift
18-speed full power shift

Transmission — John Deere PowrSync

Transmission
John Deere PowrSync
Type
partial power shift
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift. Synchronized shifting between gears and ranges.
With Group 48 rear tires.
9460R PowrSync partial power shift speeds

Transmission — John Deere PowerShift

Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Type
full power shift
Gears
18 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
With Group 48 rear tires.
9460R PowerShift full power shift speeds

Dimensions

John Deere 9460R Tires
Ag front
710/70R42
Ag rear
710/70R42
Dimensions
Wheelbase
137.8 inches 350 cm
Length
282 inches 716 cm
With hitch Length
295 inches 749 cm
Width
120 inches 304 cm
Front axle
4.72 by 120 inches 119 by 3048 mm
Rear axle
4.72 by 120 inches 119 by 3048 mm
John Deere 9460R Weight
Shipping
39010 lbs 17694 kg
Operating
41715 lbs (480/80R46 triples) 18921 kg
Max capacity
48321 lbs 21918 kg
John Deere 9460R Height
Hood
108 inches 274 cm
Cab
145 inches 368 cm
151 inches (GPS) 383 cm
Exhaust
177 inches 449 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2040
Diesel 18-speed 4WD September 25 - October 4, 2012 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2040 file
PTO performance
Max power
374.45 hp 279.2 kW
Power at rated engine speed
333.03 hp 248.3 kW
Fuel use
21.2 gal/hour 80.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
369.68 hp 275.7 kW
Fuel use
21.5 gal/hour 81.4 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
367.43 hp 274.0 kW
Fuel use
23.9 gal/hour 90.5 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull
43371 lbs 19673 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for John Deere 9460R based on its 460 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 9460R.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.6 hrs

Approximately 14.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (350 gal / 1324.9 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~23.9 gal/hr (90.5 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

John Deere 9460R Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 9460R.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)460 hp
Kilowatts (kW)343 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)466.4 PS

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