Dare to Compare: John Deere 9RX 4-Track vs. CASE IH Quadtrac

Dare to compare. We're putting the John Deere 9RX 4-Track Tractor and CASE IH Quadtrac head-to-head. Looking at the design, features and performance, see how each machine weighs in. 

Robust and durable undercarriage 

John Deere 9RX 4-Track

CASE IH Quadtrac

Largest undercarriage in the market with 30” and 36” belts at 87” spacing 10% larger drive wheel 12% greater drive lug surface area 60% higher belt tension Maximized belt to ground contact with optimally placed idlers and mid-rollers Improved traction, power and flotation In-cab tension sensors to easily maintain belt tension

Requires daily oil level checks Shorter belts which mean faster belt, mid-roller and idler spin leading to reduced component and belt life 40mm rise on front & rear idlers puts entire weight on 3 mid-rollers, shortening mid-roller life Replacement of one-axle (2 mid-roller) is over $3,000, compared to 9RX cost of $2,320 Full mid-roller disassembly is required in the case of leaks on the front or rear seal

 

Enhanced service support

John Deere 9RX 4-Track	CASE IH Quadtrac
Machine connectivity to monitor machine health, performance and proactively get alerts of potential repairs or downtime	Limited service related technology, machine monitoring and data analysis for making improvements on performance

  

One transmission, multiple options

John Deere 9RX 4-Track	CASE IH Quadtrac
9RX uses E18 PowerShift transmission with Efficiency Manager E18 has three intuitive modes of operation: Manual, Full AUTO and Custom Automatically shifts up and throttles back according to load to maximize fuel efficiency	Offers 16 speed PowerDrive of CVXDrive transmission Two fewer gears and slower top speed than e18 CVXDrive adds minimum $20,000 initial cost over the PowerDrive

 

John Deere through & through Power and response

John Deere 9RX 4-Track

CASE IH Quadtrac

9RX tractors are powered by the brand new John Deere engine, combined with a John Deere transmission, hydraulic system, and technology - communication is seamless providing you with improved power and performance Proven emissions technology to reduce total fluid consumption John Deere engine runs quieter and at lower RPM without sacrificing power The transmission efficiency manager can be set to communicate and tune up to improve efficiency

Quadtrac uses Ievco FPT engines with selective catalytic reduction only technology which greatly increases DEF consumption

 

Improved user experience

John Deere 9RX 4-Track	CASE IH Quadtrac
Optional luxury operator's seat - heated, cooled, and massage Improved visibility with front and rear cameras for easier connection to implements	Large exhaust stack inhibits view from cab

 
The office at your fingertips

John Deere 9RX 4-Track	CASE IH Quadtrac
The CommandView III cab provides the ultimate operator experience with 40° of right hand seat swivel, fingertip machine control on CommandArm JDLink Connect provides remote dealer support Up to 20 LED lights ensuring maximum night time visibility	"Factory Guidance Ready”, but to match Deere’s base AutoTrac Ready machine, customers need to upgrade to an additional factory-installed controller and AFS Pro1200 display Mixed lighting package with fewer LED lights Curved cab glass which creates bright light reflections

Now that you've seen the John Deere 9RX 4-Track Tractor and CASE IH Quadtrac design, features and performance side by side, are you ready to decide? Talk to a Brandt Ag sales representative to learn how the John Deere 9RX can work for you.