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Comparison · Forage harvester

John Deere 9900i vs New Holland FR920

The John Deere 9900i has about 7% more engine power (720 kW (966 hp) vs 670 kW (898 hp)).

Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for John Deere and New Holland in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.

John Deere self-propelled forage harvester
John Deere John Deere 9900i
New Holland FR forage harvester
New Holland New Holland FR920
Operating weight ——
Engine power 720 kW (966 hp)670 kW (898 hp)
Engine power ≈720 kW (970 hp)≈670 kW (911 hp)
Engine Liebherr V12FPT Cursor 20 (by market)
Sensors HarvestLab 3000 NIR—
Strengths
  • + Very high capacity
  • + Integrated precision agriculture
  • + Variable chop length on the go
  • + IntelliFill automatic filling
Watch-outs
  • − Requires very large silage operations
  • − Premium price
Full 9900i reviewFull FR920 review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.