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John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor

Name: LEGO John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor 42136
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 42136
Rating: 4.8 (3150 reviews)

73 · RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: BBB2022390 pcsHigh agreement · 95%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

3.1K+

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"One of the most enthusiastically received Technic licensed vehicles, backed by a 4.8 owner rating across over 3,000 reviews and a 98% recommend rate. The John Deere 9620R delivers accuracy, moving parts, and genuine value at $0.09 per piece, making it an easy Recommended pick for farming fans and Technic collectors alike."

The 2022 John Deere 9620R 4WD Tractor is a licensed Technic set that resonated strongly with owners, earning a 4.8 average across 3,150 ratings and a 98% would-recommend rate at LEGO.com. While the available reviews are entirely from owner sources rather than dedicated expert Technic critics, the feedback is rich and specific: buyers with real-world farming experience praised the accuracy of details including the articulating joint, GPS bubble sticker, and tan-colored seat, while families valued the functional moving parts and the tilting dump trailer. The BrickScore of 73.1 places it comfortably in the Recommended tier.

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LOVED (7)

01Highly accurate recreation of the John Deere 9620R, praised by real farmers and tractor fans
02Articulating point and rear trailer tilt mechanism deliver realistic movement
03Authentic details including Starfire 6000 GPS bubble, headlights, and tan seat
04Small turntable element enables realistic 4WD articulation
05Scaled to work with minifigures, noted favorably for compatibility with other Technic sets
06Dump trailer adds significant play value beyond the tractor itself
07At $0.09 per piece, price-per-piece is well below the standard $0.10 benchmark

CRITICIZED (4)

01Wheels lack locking Technic axle pins due to axle part constraints, a minor structural note
02Some buyers wished for additional accessories such as a GPS screen, planter, or disc to complete the agricultural scene
03The dump trailer does not give the tractor eight wheels to fully represent 4WD, noted by one buyer
04One buyer received a set missing a piece

What reviewers are saying

"it's pretty glorious to me that this comes with four of the big chevron tires against yellow wheels that's just a look that i personally love"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"I think the look is cool, John Deere is not the most common machinery that you see around here but this color combination is still instantly recognizable."

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Ecosystem

JCB Fastrac Tractor MOC by SaperPL — Despite similarities in scale and theme, these are designed for very different target audiences. The official set is entry-level for kids (8+) with simple mechanisms and good playability, while the custom build offers more technical features and functions suited for experienced Technic fans or adults, but is less robust and playable, costs about double the price, and would benefit from stability improvements. Both are fine for their respective audiences.

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By Reviewer · 2

Avg score

Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

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BUY

"it's pretty glorious to me that this comes with four of the big chevron tires against yellow wheels that's just a look that i personally love"

Key Pros

✓Striking and vibrant color scheme with classic John Deere yellow and green
✓Accurate proportions and realistic detail for the scale
✓Four large chevron tires with yellow wheels look authentic

Key Cons

✕Sticker sheet has quality control issues with poor die-cutting on at least one sticker
✕Limited functionality - only steering function, lacks additional mechanical features

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Expert Video Source

"I think the look is cool, John Deere is not the most common machinery that you see around here but this color combination is still instantly recognizable."

Key Pros

✓Cool steering mechanism that works smoothly and involves multiple gears
✓Sturdy build with minimal parts loss
✓Interesting part usage including System/Technic synergy

Key Cons

✕Heavy on stickers
✕Trailer lacks tailgate

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

Standout parts (per reviewers)

large chevron tires
newly released pieces that came out about two years ago, appearing for first time in this set in this color combination
dark tan steering wheel
reviewer uncertain if this color has appeared in dark tan before or if it's new
regular green lift arms and technic pieces
newly recolored to regular green, expanding color availability for technic elements
5x7 Technic frame in green
New color for this piece; reviewer expresses interest in seeing more builds in this green color.
White frictionless axle pins
Reviewer notes surprise at their continued use but expects them to become more common in new sets.
System bricks integrated into Technic build
Happy to see synergy between System and Technic building happening more often.

What Owners Say · summarized from 49 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly love this set for its authentic John Deere design, engaging build experience, and realistic moving parts that appeal to both children and adults across skill levels.

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