NEWS RELEASE 12 August, 2025
John Deere's Most Powerful Tractors Exceed All Expectations in Australia
Crestmead, Queensland (12 August, 2025) — John Deere has brought its most powerful tractors, the new John Deere 9RX models, to Australia for the first time, and experienced farmers say the speed and performance of the giant machines is eye-opening.
The impressive strength of up to 830 horsepower (hp) and greater hydraulic capacity of the 9 Series enables large broadacre farmers to get their crop in quickly and efficiently, while multiple track widths and tread spacings allow the 9RX to perform for both row crop and broadacre applications.
The first of the new 9 Series Tractors arrived from the USA in time to plant 55,000 hectares of wheat and chickpeas on Cleveland Agriculture's properties at Mungindi, on the border of New South Wales and Queensland.
Cleveland Agriculture Farm Manager, Craig Sykes, said the new 9RX 710 and 9RX 770 Tractors increased the speed of sowing by 6-8km/hr, which contributed to the efficiency and overall productivity of the operation.
"We'd heard a lot about the 9RX machines before we got them, and they lived up to our expectations and more. They're very user friendly and the extra horsepower enabled us to plant faster. We have more chance of growing a good crop if we get it in on time," Mr Sykes said.
"The other big thing is that the tractors are quad tracked. In this country we've got a lot of red and black soil, and the black is always wetter. So the 9RXs give us more traction with the four tracks."
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The first new 9RX tractors arrived from the USA in time to plant 55,000 hectares of wheat and chickpeas on Cleveland Agriculture's Mungindi property.
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Cleveland Agriculture Farm Manager, Craig Sykes, said the tractors are very user friendly and the extra horsepower enabled them to plant faster.
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The new 9RX models have been designed with input from another Australian farmer, Simon Doolin of Doolin Agriculture, whose farm is 50km away.
The latest 9RX models have been designed with input from another Australian farmer, Simon Doolin, of Doolin Agriculture, whose farm is just 50km up the road from Cleveland Agriculture.
Six years ago, Mr Doolin was chosen to represent Australian farmers at John Deere's USA facilities, where a group of 12 provided feedback on the design of the new 9RX models, including transmissions and motors, the types of speeds they wanted to achieve, optimal hydraulic flow and the comfort of the cab.
The collaboration culminated in three new high-horsepower, four-track models driven by the JD18 engine, consisting of the 9RX 710 (710hp), the 9RX 770 (770hp) and the mighty 9RX 830, which will deliver a market-leading 830hp to Australian producers.
At the time, seeing a 3D virtual reality of the new 9RX design was impressive, Mr Doolin said, but it didn't compare with seeing the tractor in real life on his home turf in 2025.
"Seeing the 9RX hooked up to the planters that we use made me realise how much better this new model is. It's a fantastic package. All of the build points are in the right place, it has great power-to-weight ratio, all the creature comforts in the cab and new ideas for autonomy," he said.
"Efficiency is one of the only ways we can make gains in agriculture these days, and machines like these 9RX tractors, with industry-leading technology, are a massive part of achieving that."
The new 9RX models deliver both brains and brawn. Precision Ag offerings include the integrated StarFire™ receiver, G5 Plus display and improved cornerpost display for better visibility and more processing power to enable more applications, such as AutoTrac™ Turn Automation, AutoPath™, AutoTrac™ Implement Guidance, Machine Sync and In-Field Data Sharing.
The e21 transmission delivers smooth shifting and intuitive controls built to handle sudden, high-torque power loads while maintaining responsive, quick and smooth shifts.
The 9RX also introduces a new in-cab experience, with the CommandView 4 Plus cab delivering a 20 per cent improvement in visibility and a quiet, smooth ride over varying field conditions. It also has a 15pc increase in floor space that provides more leg room, and a swivel seat with massage capability for optimal operator comfort.
For the latest news and product launch information for the John Deere 9 Series, see your local John Deere dealer.
To watch the arrival of the first 9RX to Cleveland Agriculture in Mungindi, Australia visit the John Deere Australia and New Zealand YouTube channel.
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