John Deere 9230
The John Deere 9230 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 549.2 ci 9.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 325 hp / 242.4 kW. Transmission: John Deere PowerShift. Operating weight: 33542 to 34510 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 325 hp / 242.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
350 gal
1324.8 L
Transmission
John Deere PowerShift
Operating Weight
33542 to 34510 pounds
Overview
 | 2007 - 2011
9030 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
9030 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 9230 Engine | |
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John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 9230 Power | |
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Engine | 325 hp
242.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 263 hp
196.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 241.53 hp
180.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 312.59 hp
233.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | hydraulic differential lock optional |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet discs brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic optional |
CommandView Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional automatic climate control and leather trim. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 350 gal
1324.8 L |
Hydraulic system | 27 gal
102.2 L |
28 gal (3-point)
106.0 L | |
20 gal (high-flow)
75.7 L | |
31 gal (high-flow and 3-point)
117.3 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed-center pressure and flow compensating |
Capacity | 27 gal
102.2 L |
28 gal (3-point)
106.0 L | |
20 gal (high-flow)
75.7 L | |
31 gal (high-flow and 3-point)
117.3 L | |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 4 to 6 |
SCV flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
PowrSync Total flow | 44 gpm
166.5 lpm |
PowerShift Total flow | 48 gpm
181.7 lpm |
Hi-Flow Total flow | 78 gpm
295.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 4N/3 |
4N/4 | |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15,300 lbs
6940 kg |
Drawbar | Catergory 4 standard with secondary chain support. Optional reinforcement up to 11,000 pounds. Optional 12,000 pounds Catergory 5 drawbar, not available with 3-point hitch or PTO. |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 137.8 inches
350 cm |
Weight | 33542 to 34510 pounds |
Front tire | 620/70 |
Rear tire | 620/70 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 950 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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New 9030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere | |
9230, 9330, 9430, 9530 and 9630 Tractors (OMAR283034) published in 2009 | |
9230, 9330, 9430, 9530 and 9630 Tractors (OMRE325893) published in 2011 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 549.2 ci / 9.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 549.2 ci
9.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.661x5.354 inches
118 x 136 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Power | 325 hp
242.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 50 qts
47.3 L |
Oil capacity | 33.6 qts
31.8 L |
John Deere 9230 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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24-speed partial power shift | |
18-speed full power shift |
Transmission — John Deere PowrSync
Transmission | John Deere PowrSync |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Three gears (1-3) in four ranges (A-D) with high-low power shift. Gears and range shifts are synchronized using the clutch. | |
With 620/70R42 tires. | |
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Transmission — John Deere PowerShift
Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse |
Clutch | electronic wet disc |
With 620/70R42 tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 9230 Tires | |
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Ag front | 620/70 R42 |
Ag rear | 620/70 R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 137.8 inches
350 cm |
Length | 270 inches
685 cm |
285 inches (with 3-point)
723 cm | |
Width | 118.6 inches
301 cm |
Ground clearance | 18.5 inches (hinge pin)
46 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 28.8 inches
73 cm |
Rear axle | 3.937 by 120 inches
99 by 3048 mm |
Rear axle | 4.331 by 120 inches
110 by 3048 mm (optional) |
John Deere 9230 Weight | |
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Shipping | 33542 lbs
15214 kg |
Operating | 34510 lbs*Weight with 520/85R42 duals.
15653 kg |
Max capacity | 57000 lbs
25855 kg |
John Deere 9230 Height | |
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Hood | 105 inches
266 cm |
Cab | 140 inches
355 cm |
Exhaust | 154 inches
391 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1940 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
October 1 - 14, 2008
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1940 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 312.59 hp
233.1 kW |
Fuel use | 17.5 gal/hour
66.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 265.73 hp
198.2 kW |
Fuel use | 15.6 gal/hour
59.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 306.82 hp
228.8 kW |
Fuel use | 17.1 gal/hour
64.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 241.53 hp
180.1 kW |
Fuel use | 17.6 gal/hour
66.6 l/hour |
Gear 7 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 34,440 lbs
15621 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 9230 based on its 325 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 9230.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 20.7 hrs
Approximately 20.7 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (350 gal / 1324.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~16.9 gal/hr (64 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 9230 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 9230.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)325 hp
Kilowatts (kW)242.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)329.5 PS
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