john deere 4230

1973 - 1977

Generation II Series

Row-Crop tractor

Generation II Series

Row-Crop tractor

8-speed partially synchronized

16-speed partial power shift

8-speed full power shift

13-speed creeper

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.

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.

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

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.