John Deere 4230
The John Deere 4230 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 362 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 100.32 hp 74.8 kW. Transmission: Syncro-Range Creeper. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 8100 to 10800 pounds.
Engine Power
100.32 hp
74.8 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
37 gal
140.0 L
Transmission
Syncro-Range Creeper
Operating Weight
8100 to 10800 pounds
Overview
 | 1973 - 1977
Generation II SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Generation II Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Total built | 33 (gasoline) |
90 (Low-Profile) | |
The John Deere 4230 was the Generation II replacement for the popular 4020. A row-crop tricycle front-end was an option on the 4230. Along with the smaller 4030, this was the final tractor from the Deere's Waterloo factory to have a tricycle option. | |
Variants | |
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4230 | row-crop |
4230 Hi-Crop | high clearance |
4230 LP | low-profile |
John Deere 4230 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 83.95 hp
62.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 100.32 hp
74.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 HFWD 4WD | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | hydro-mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Four-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional. Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 37 gal
140.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 16 gal
60.6 L |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 8100 to 10800 pounds |
Front tire | 9.5L-15 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
References | |
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4230-4430-4630 published in 1974, by John Deere | |
Tractors 80 to 150 hp published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Making you next tractor a John Deere has traditionally been a good investment published in 1975 | |
Product Information Manual published in 1975, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine options | |
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John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 404 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 404 ci
6.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.75 inches
108 x 121 mm |
Air cleaner | dry with secondary element |
Pre-heating | ether injection |
coolant heater OptOptional | |
Compression | 16.2:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 800-2400 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 17 qts
16.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Engine Detail — 362 ci / 5.9 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
The gasoline engine was only available during the 1973 model year for the Deere 4230. | |
Displacement | 362 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.25 inches
108 x 108 mm |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
8-speed full power shift | |
13-speed creeper |
Transmission — John Deere Syncro-Range
Transmission | John Deere Syncro-Range |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Quad-Range
Transmission | John Deere Quad-Range |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 in each range with a synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2-3. Tractor must be stopped to shift range. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Power Shift
Transmission | John Deere Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
Oil capacity | 62 qts
58.7 L |
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Transmission — Syncro-Range Creeper
Transmission | Syncro-Range Creeper |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 13 forward and 4 reverse |
Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged. | |
Dimensions
John Deere 4230 Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.5L-15 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Ag front | 7.5L-15 |
7.50-16 | |
11.00-12 | |
7.50-18 | |
10.00-16 | |
12.4-24 | |
Ag rear | 23.1-26 |
23.1-30 | |
20.8-34 | |
16.9-34 | |
15.5-38 | |
16.9-38 | |
18.4-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
2WD Length | 165.6 inches
420 cm |
4WD Length | 169.3 inches
430 cm |
Width | 89.625 inches
227 cm |
54.375 inches (Cab)
138 cm | |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.39 by 90 inches
86 by 2286 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.39 by 96 inches
86 by 2438 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.39 by 104 inches
86 by 2641 mm |
Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.39 by 113 inches
86 by 2870 mm |
Front tread | 48 to 79 inches
121 to 200 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 86 inches
132 to 218 cm |
Front tread | 58 to 96 inches
147 to 243 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 94 inches
152 to 238 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 101 inches
152 to 256 cm |
Rear tread | 61 to 109 inches
154 to 276 cm |
Rear tread | 61 to 118 inches
154 to 299 cm |
John Deere 4230 Weight | |
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Shipping | 8,100 lbs (Syncro)
3674 kg |
8,500 lbs
3855 kg | |
Operating | 10,800 lbs
4898 kg |
Ballasted | 14,150 lbs
6418 kg |
John Deere 4230 Height | |
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Steering wheel | 86.7 inches
220 cm |
Cab | 109.875 inches
279 cm |
Exhaust | 151.75 inches
385 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1112 | |
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Diesel Quad-Range 2WD
October 13 - 24, 1972
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1112 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 100.32 hp
74.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 83.95 hp
62.6 kW |
Fuel use | 7.0 gal/hour
26.5 l/hour |
Max pull | 11,150 lbs
5057 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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John Deere 148 loader | |
John Deere 158 loader |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4230 based on its 100.32 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4230.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.1 hrs
Approximately 7.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (37 gal / 140.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.2 gal/hr (19.7 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 4230 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4230.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)100.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)74.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)101.7 PS
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