John Deere 6230R
The John Deere 6230R is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 415 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 220 hp / 164.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 230 hp / 171.5 kW. Transmission: AutoPowr. Operating weight: 20503 lbs 9300 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 220 hp / 164.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 230 hp / 171.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
124.2 gal
470.1 L
Transmission
AutoPowr
Operating Weight
20503 lbs
9300 kg
Overview
![]() | 2016 -
6R SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2016 - | |
6R Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
John Deere 6230R Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl | |
Fuel tank | 124.2 gal
470.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 6230R Transmission | |
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infinitely-variable transmission (IVT) | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 6230R Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 230 hp
171.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 220 hp
164.1 kW |
Engine (max) | 270 hp
201.3 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic front and rear |
Power steering | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
pneumatic OptOptional | |
ComfortView Cab with active hydraulic suspension and air-conditioning. AutoTrac ready | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure flow compensated |
Valves | up to 6 |
Pump flow | 42.3 gpm
160.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IIIN |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15432 lbs
6999 kg |
Front Hitch | IIIN |
Front lift | 9700 lbs
4399 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1969 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 114.2 inches
290 cm |
Weight | 20503 lbs
9300 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 415 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PSS |
Configuration | turbocharged, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 415 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.15x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Stage IV |
Emission control | diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reduction |
Rated Power (net) | 220 hp
164.1 kW |
Rated Power (gross) | 230 hp
171.5 kW |
Maximum Power (net) | 269 hp
200.6 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 270 hp
201.3 kW |
Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
Cooling system | electric-drive fan |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Operating RPM | 1600-2100 |
Torque | 792 lb-ft
1074.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 30.6 qts
29.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — AutoPowr
Transmission | AutoPowr |
Type | infinitely-variable transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6230R Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 114.2 inches
290 cm |
Length | 204.3 inches
518 cm |
Width | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
Height (cab) | 128 inches
325 cm |
Shipping weight | 20503 lbs
9300 kg |
Max weight | 33069 lbs
15000 kg |
Front axle | Triple Link Suspension |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 6230R.
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 6230R Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 6230R.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 220 hp / 164.1 kW; Diesel (gross): 230 hp / 171.5 kW
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