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 rated power output is 245 hp 182.7 kW. Transmission: John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). Operating weight: 23,747 lbs 10771 kg.

Overview

	2006 - 2009 8030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2006 - 2009
8030 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

Variants
8230	row-crop tractor
8230T	crawler tractor

John Deere 8230 Engine
John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

John Deere 8230 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
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John Deere 8230 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
CommandView cab standard.

Capacity
Fuel	180 gal 681.3 L
Hydraulic system	9.5 gal 36.0 L
	14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) 54.9 L

Hydraulics
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
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)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000
	540/1000 (optional)
Engine RPM	540@1817
	1000@2000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.9 inches (ILS) 302 cm
Weight	23747 to 25147 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	200
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery volts	12

References
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.

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.

Dimensions

John Deere 8230 Tires

Dimensions
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
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.