John Deere 6230
The John Deere 6230 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 276 ci 4.5 L engine. The rated power output is 95 hp 70.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Operating weight: 8582 to 10515 pounds.
Engine Power
95 hp
70.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
43.6 gal
165.0 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Operating Weight
8582 to 10515 pounds
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Overview
 | 2007 - 2012
6030 Series |
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2007 - 2012 | |
6030 Series | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price | $49,565 (2010) |
Variants | |
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6230 Premium | premium cab and upgraded features |
John Deere 6230 Engine | |
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John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 6230 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 75 hp (2007-2009)
55.9 kW |
76 hp (2010+)
56.7 kW | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 43.6 gal
165.0 L |
48 gal (optional)
181.7 L | |
Hydraulic system | 13.7 gal
51.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open-center load sensing |
closed-center pressure-flow compensated (optional) | |
Capacity | 13.7 gal
51.9 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 1 to 3 |
Total flow | 21.1 gpm
79.9 lpm |
29 gpm (optional)
109.8 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 4,450 lbs
2018 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Weight | 8582 to 10515 pounds |
Front tire | 12.4R24 |
Rear tire | 18.4R30 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 115 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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6030 and 7030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere | |
Specialty Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere | |
Specialty Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled vertical inline |
John Deere 4045HL280 PowerTech E | |
Original engine, used in the basic 6230 from 2007 through the 2009 model year. | |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Rated Power (gross) | 94 hp
70.1 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 850-2460 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2300 |
Torque | 282 lb-ft
382.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Starter power | 4.0 hp
3.0 kW |
Oil capacity | 16.8 qts
15.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 28 qts (ROPS)
26.5 L |
30.8 qts (cab)
29.1 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Engine Detail — 276 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled vertical inline |
John Deere 4045HL287 PowerTech E | |
Replacement engine, first used in the 2010 model year. | |
Displacement | 276 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Rated Power (gross) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual dry element |
Compression | 19:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Idle RPM | 850-2460 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2300 |
Torque | 283 lb-ft
383.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Oil capacity | 16.8 qts
15.9 L |
Coolant capacity | 28 qts (ROPS)
26.5 L |
30.8 qts (cab)
29.1 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches
0.356 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches
0.457 mm |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed fully synchronized | |
16-speed synchronized with power shuttle | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
24-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — John Deere SyncroPlus
Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus |
Type | fully synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Oil capacity | 54.8 qts
51.9 L |
With 18.4R38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrReverser
Transmission | John Deere PowrReverser |
Type | synchronized with power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 54.8 qts
51.9 L |
With 18.4R38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 51.6 qts
48.8 L |
52.8 qts (PowrQuad Plus)
50.0 L | |
Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting. | |
With 18.4R38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowrQuad
Transmission | John Deere PowrQuad |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 52.8 qts
50.0 L |
Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-E) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting. | |
With 18.4R38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 6230 Tires | |
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Ag front | 12.4R24 |
Ag rear | 18.4R30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 94.5 inches
240 cm |
Ground clearance | 18.5 inches
46 cm |
John Deere 6230 Weight | |
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Shipping | 8,582 lbs (2WD ROPS)
3892 kg |
8,987 lbs (4WD ROPS)
4076 kg | |
9,678 lbs (4WD cab)
4389 kg | |
Operating | 10,515 lbs
4769 kg |
Max capacity | 16,755 lbs
7600 kg |
Max Drawbar | 4,960 lbs
2249 kg |
Max front axle | 4,520 lbs (2WD)
2050 kg |
11,025 lbs (2WD loader)
5000 kg | |
8,155 lbs (4WD)
3699 kg | |
12,125 lbs (4WD loader)
5499 kg | |
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