Claas Xerion 5000 vs John Deere 9RX 490
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The Claas Xerion 5000 is more powerful than the John Deere 9RX 490: 487 HP versus 482 HP (+5 HP, +1%).
- The John Deere 9RX 490 is the more recent model: production started in 2021, versus 2009 for the Claas Xerion 5000.
- The Claas Xerion 5000 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 13866 kg versus 6804 kg.
Full specs comparison
| Claas Xerion 5000 | John Deere 9RX 490 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 487 HP | 482 HP |
| Production years | 2009+ | 2021+ |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 6 |
| Displacement | 12.5 L | 13.6 L |
| Weight | 13 399 kg | — |
| Drive | 4WD | — |
| Transmission | CVT | Power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | — | 18 / 6 |
| Rear lift capacity | 13 866 kg | 6 804 kg |
| Wheelbase | 350 cm | — |
| Length | 749 cm | — |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |