John Deere 8230
The John Deere 8230 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 548 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 245 hp / 182.7 kW. Transmission: John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). Operating weight: 23,747 lbs 10771 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 245 hp / 182.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
180 gal
681.3 L
Transmission
John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Operating Weight
23,747 lbs
10771 kg
Overview
 | 2006 - 2009
8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
Variants | |
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8230 | row-crop tractor |
8230T | crawler tractor |
John Deere 8230 Engine | |
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John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 8230 Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 8230 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 245 hp
182.7 kW |
Engine (max) | 265 hp
197.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 200 hp
149.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 180.35 hp
134.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 232.51 hp
173.4 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
CommandView cab standard. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 180 gal
681.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
14.5 gal (with aux reservoir)
54.9 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center PFC |
Capacity | 9.5 gal
36.0 L |
14.5 gal (with aux reservoir)
54.9 L | |
Pressure | 2098 psi
144.7 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 31.7 gpm
120.0 lpm |
Total flow | 44 gpm
166.5 lpm |
60 gpm (optional)
227.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
IVN/III (optional) | |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12,400 lbs
5624 kg |
15,200 lbs (optional)
6894 kg | |
17,300 lbs (optional)
7847 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
540/1000 (optional) | |
Engine RPM | 540@1817 |
1000@2000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118.9 inches (ILS)
302 cm |
Weight | 23747 to 25147 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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8030 Series 2007 Updates published by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 548 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere PowerTech |
Configuration | variable geometry turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 548 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.661x5.354 inches
118 x 136 mm |
Rated Power (gross) | 245 hp
182.7 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 265 hp
197.6 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 900-2200 |
Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 25.5 qts
24.1 L |
26 qts (ILS)
24.6 L | |
Coolant capacity | 42.3 qts
40.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — John Deere PowerShift
Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Oil capacity | 160 qts
151.4 L |
168 qts (ILS)
159.0 L | |
Full power shift transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Transmission defaults to gear 7-forward and 2-reverse on startup, although this may be re-programmed. Automatic PowerShift (APS) enables automatic shifting to maintain engine load. | |
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Transmission — John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Transmission | John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
IVT available with 40 or 50 kph (25 or 31 mph) maximum speed. With maximum speed set to less than 2 kph the transmission automatically enters creeper mode. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 8230 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 118.9 inches (ILS)
302 cm |
Length | 219.1 inches
556 cm |
Height | 122.9 inches
312 cm |
Weight | 23,747 lbs
10771 kg |
25,147 lbs (ILS)
11406 kg | |
Ground clearance | 17.4 inches
44 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1885 | |
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Diesel PowerShift 4WD
September 20 - October 5, 2006
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1885 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 232.51 hp
173.4 kW |
Fuel use | 12.3 gal/hour
46.6 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 203.66 hp
151.9 kW |
Fuel use | 11.2 gal/hour
42.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 219.68 hp
163.8 kW |
Fuel use | 11.7 gal/hour
44.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 180.35 hp
134.5 kW |
Fuel use | 11.3 gal/hour
42.8 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 218988 lbs
99332 kg |
Gear 6 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 8230 based on its 245 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 8230.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.1 hrs
Approximately 14.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (180 gal / 681.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.7 gal/hr (48.2 L/hr)
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 8230 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 8230.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)245 hp
Kilowatts (kW)182.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)248.4 PS
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