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 listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 94 hp / 70.1 kW; Diesel (listed): 4.0 hp / 3.0 kW; Diesel (gross): 95 hp / 70.8 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowrQuad. Operating weight: 8582 to 10515 pounds.

Overview

	2007 - 2012 6030 Series

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Original price	$49,565 (2010)

Variants
6230 Premium	premium cab and upgraded features

John Deere 6230 Engine
John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 6230 Power
Engine (gross)	95 hp 70.8 kW
PTO (claimed)	75 hp (2007-2009) 55.9 kW
	76 hp (2010+) 56.7 kW

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Capacity
Fuel	43.6 gal 165.0 L
	48 gal (optional) 181.7 L
Hydraulic system	13.7 gal 51.9 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	II/III
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4,450 lbs 2018 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	94.5 inches 240 cm
Weight	8582 to 10515 pounds
Front tire	12.4R24
Rear tire	18.4R30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	115
Battery volts	12

References
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
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.

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.

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.

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.

Dimensions

John Deere 6230 Tires
Ag front	12.4R24
Ag rear	18.4R30

Dimensions
Wheelbase	94.5 inches 240 cm
Ground clearance	18.5 inches 46 cm

John Deere 6230 Weight
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