John Deere 9RX 490 vs Versatile 485

Side-by-side specs comparison

John Deere 9RX 490

John Deere 9RX 490

482 HP · 2021+

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Versatile 485

Versatile 485

485 HP · 2008–2011

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Versatile 485 is more powerful than the John Deere 9RX 490: 485 HP versus 482 HP (+3 HP, +1%).
  • The John Deere 9RX 490 is the more recent model: production started in 2021, versus 2008 for the Versatile 485.

Full specs comparison

John Deere 9RX 490Versatile 485
Power482 HP485 HP
Production years2021+2008–2011
FuelDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement13.6 L14.9 L
Drive—4WD
TransmissionPower shiftSynchronized
Gears (fwd/rev)18 / 612 / 4
Rear lift capacity6 804 kg—
Wheelbase—391 cm
Length—759 cm
CabYesYes

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