Homesteading & gardeningRobert MacKenzieThey Want C$1,000,000 For This Tractor — After Selling Just 6 In Canada

They Want C$1,000,000 For This Tractor — After Selling Just 6 In Canada

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Published Oct 11, 2026, 11:00 AM · 3d ago

Robert MacKenzie
Robert MacKenzie
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0:00 An analysis of the million-dollar John Deere 9RX 830 tractor and whether it makes financial sense for Canadian farmers. 3:27 John Deere 9RX 830 5:55 four-wheel-drive tractors 11:11 Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac 12:03 Fendt 1100 Vario MT 12:39 Versatile 620 17:50 Versatile Big Roy 19:17 Steiger 19:46 John Deere 8010 20:13 Big Bud 747 I break down what a million-plus-dollar tractor really costs—and whether it makes financial sense for Canadian farmers. I examine the John Deere 9RX 830, its horsepower, track system, fuel and hydraulic specifications, Canadian asking prices, and the claim that only six are currently listed for sale in Canada. I compare it with the Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac, Fendt 1100 Vario MT, and Versatile 620, then look at the farms and custom operators that might actually justify a tractor this large. I also explain how acres per hour, labour, fuel, financing, taxes, repair support, depreciation, and operating hours affect the real cost. Finally, I trace the history of giant tractors through Versatile Big Roy, the Steiger, John Deere 8010, and Big Bud 747. My honest conclusion: the 9RX 830 can make sense for a very specific kind of operation, but for most Canadian farms, the numbers do not work.
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