Zoomlion shows 9DX hybrid tractor with a claimed 1,600 hp at China agricultural machinery expo
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.
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 pravda.ru
pravda.rupravda.ruOpen source ↗. The John Deere 9RX 830, the previous leader in this comparison, develops a maximum of 913 hp.
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. 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. The cab has an independent suspension, and the tracks are 30 inches wide to improve traction.
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 pravda.ru
pravda.rupravda.ruOpen source ↗. 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.
In the United States, Zoomlion is represented mainly in warehouse and material-handling equipment, such as loaders and scissor lifts. All performance figures cited here are the manufacturer's claims; the source material contains no independent measurements.
