# Zoomlion shows 9DX hybrid tractor with a claimed 1,600 hp at China agricultural machinery expo

- Published: 2026-11-11 03:16 UTC
- Section: Power & Energy › Engines
- Tags: Zoomlion 9DX, hybrid tractor, 1600 hp tractor, 800 volt system, John Deere 9RX 830, tractor hydraulics, China agricultural machinery exhibition, tracked tractor
- URL: https://realtech.media/news/rt-9015d5af481a9b7ec6613fab_zoomlion_shows_9dx/

**Zoomlion claims 1,600 hp combined output from a diesel and an 800 V hybrid system; the John Deere 9RX 830 peaks at 913 hp. Engine and battery specifications are undisclosed.**

![Zoomlion shows 9DX hybrid tractor with a claimed 1,600 hp at China agricultural machinery expo](https://realtech.media/media/2026/11/bd124ba6e915130d.png)
*pravda.ru*

Chinese manufacturer Zoomlion presented the 9DX tractor at the China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition 2026, according to pravda.ru. The company says the machine combines a diesel engine with a hybrid electric system running at 800 volts. The claimed combined output is 1,600 hp, with torque of about 5,300 lb-ft [1]. The John Deere 9RX 830, the previous leader in this comparison, develops a maximum of 913 hp [1].

## Powertrain and hydraulics

The main technical difference of the 9DX is not simply an electric motor but the integration of a high-voltage architecture into a tractor platform. According to the manufacturer, hydraulic output is kept at 168 gallons per minute, matching the top John Deere models [1]. This parameter matters for large seeders and fertilizer applicators, which need a stable flow of working fluid under heavy load.

The stated working speed is up to 25 mph (about 40 km/h) on rough terrain, and the stated maximum climbable slope is 12 degrees [1]. The cab has an independent suspension, and the tracks are 30 inches wide to improve traction [1].

## What is not disclosed

The powertrain specification remains incomplete. Zoomlion has not disclosed the type or displacement of the internal combustion engine, nor the battery capacity [1]. Experts note that the company uses modified Cummins X15 diesels in its drilling rigs, so the engine could be used in the 9DX, but there is no direct confirmation [1].

In the United States, Zoomlion is represented mainly in warehouse and material-handling equipment, such as loaders and scissor lifts [1]. All performance figures cited here are the manufacturer's claims; the source material contains no independent measurements.

## Sources

1. [pravda.ru](https://www.pravda.ru/news/auto/2440439-zoomlion-9dx-hybrid-tractor-record-power)

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