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

John Deere 6230R tractor photo
2016 - 6R SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2016 -
6R Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
John Deere 6230R Engine
John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl
Fuel tank
124.2 gal 470.1 L
Engine details ...
John Deere 6230R Transmission
infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)
Transmission details ...
John Deere 6230R Power
Engine (gross)
230 hp 171.5 kW
Engine (net)
220 hp 164.1 kW
Engine (max)
270 hp 201.3 kW
Mechanical
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
Type
closed-center pressure flow compensated
Valves
up to 6
Pump flow
42.3 gpm 160.1 lpm
Tractor hitch
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)
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
Wheelbase
114.2 inches 290 cm
Weight
20503 lbs 9300 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
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
Dimensions
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
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