John Deere 6R 230
The John Deere 6R 230 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 415 ci 6.8 L engine. The rated power output is 226.6 hp 169.0 kW. Transmission: John Deere IVT. Operating weight: 20503 lbs 9300 kg.
Engine Power
226.6 hp
169.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
108.3 gal
409.9 L
Transmission
John Deere IVT
Operating Weight
20503 lbs
9300 kg
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Overview
![]() | 2022 -
6R SeriesUtility tractor |
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2022 - | |
6R Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany | |
Original price was $343,578 in 2023 | |
John Deere 6R 230 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 108.3 gal
409.9 L |
124.2 gal
470.1 L | |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 6.6 gal
25.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
John Deere 6R 230 Transmission | |
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continuously-variable transmission | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 6R 230 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 226.6 hp
169.0 kW |
Engine (max) | 249.4 hp
186.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 209 hp
155.9 kW |
223 hp (IPM Boost)
166.3 kW | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
pneumatic OptOptional | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center PFC |
Pressure | 2970 psi
204.8 bar |
Pump flow | 42.3 gpm
160.1 lpm |
51.5 gpm
194.9 lpm | |
SCV flow | 30.6 gpm
115.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Control | electro-hydraulic draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15430 lbs
6999 kg |
Front Hitch | IIIN |
Front lift (at ends) | 9700 lbs
4399 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
1000 (1.75) | |
Engine RPM | 540@1950 |
540E@1721 | |
1000@1950 | |
1000E@1659 | |
Front PTO | independent |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@1965 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 114 inches
289 cm |
Weight | 20503 lbs
9300 kg |
Front tire | 420/85R30 |
Rear tire | 520/85R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 250 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 95 |
References | |
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6R Utility Tractors published in 2021, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 6R 230 and 6R 250 (OMAL234787) published in 2021 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 415 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech PVS |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 415 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.15x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Rated Power (gross) | 226.6 hp
169.0 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 249.4 hp
186.0 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 850-2250 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
Torque | 792 lb-ft
1074.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere IVT
Transmission | John Deere IVT |
Type | continuously-variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 6R 230 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 520/85R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 114 inches
289 cm |
Length | 206.2 inches
523 cm |
Height (cab) | 129.9 inches
329 cm |
Weight | 20503 lbs
9300 kg |
Max weight | 33070 lbs
15000 kg |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle | 3.94 by 100.4 inches
100 by 2550 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.94 by 118.5 inches
100 by 3009 mm |
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