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John Deere 9RX 640 vs Kubota M7-173

The John Deere 9RX 640 has about 282% more engine power (477 kW (640 hp) vs 125 kW (168 hp)).

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

John Deere 9RX 640
John Deere John Deere 9RX 640
Kubota M7 tractor at field days
Kubota Kubota M7-173
Operating weight ——
Engine power 477 kW (640 hp)125 kW (168 hp)
Rated power ≈477 kW (640 hp)—
Running gear 4 tracks—
Steering Articulated—
Max. power —≈125 kW (170 hp)
Engine —Kubota V6108, 6.1 L
Transmission —Powershift or KVT CVT
Strengths
  • + Huge drawbar power
  • + Low ground pressure
  • + Kubota-built engine and reliability
  • + Competitive price
  • + Good visibility and comfort
Watch-outs
  • − Very large implements needed
  • − Smaller implement and dealer ecosystem than market leaders in some regions
Full 9RX 640 reviewFull M7-173 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.