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John Deere 4230

John Deere 4230 tractor
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The John Deere 4230 was the Generation II replacement for the popular 4020. A row-crop tricycle front-end was an option on the 4230. Along with the smaller 4030, this was the final tractor from the Deere's Waterloo factory to have a tricycle option.
John Deere 4230tractor specsfarm tractor6.6L diesel engine8-speed transmission16-speed power shift4230 attachments4230 dimensions
Power111 hp[P]
Founded1973 - 1977
Model4230

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4230

Power

PTO (tested):100.32 hp (74.8 kW)
PTO (claimed):100 hp (74.6 kW)
Drawbar (tested):83.95 hp (62.6 kW)

Engine

Details

Cooling:liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:800-2400
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Fuel type:diesel
Rated RPM:2200
Air cleaner:dry with secondary element
Bore/Stroke:4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm)
Pre-heating:ether injection, coolant heater Optional
Displacement:404 ci (6.6 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Manufacturer:John Deere
Oil capacity:17 qts (16.1 L)
Operating RPM:1500-2200
Starter volts:12
Compression ratio:16.2:1
Options:John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel, John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline

Capacity

Fuel:37 gal (140.0 L)
Hydraulic system:16 gal (60.6 L)

Variants

4230:row-crop
4230 LP:low-profile
4230 Hi-Crop:high clearance

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery volts:6
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Valves:1 to 3
Capacity:16 gal (60.6 L)

Mechanical

Drive:4x2 2WD, 4x4 HFWD 4WD
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives:planetary
Power steering:yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Four-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional. Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning optional.
Differential lock:hydro-mechanical rear

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:Generation II Series
Built in:Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Overview:The John Deere 4230 was the Generation II replacement for the popular 4020. A row-crop tricycle front-end was an option on the 4230. Along with the smaller 4030, this was the final tractor from the Deere's Waterloo factory to have a tricycle option.
Years made:1973 - 1977
Total built:33 (gasoline), 90 (Low-Profile)

Attachments

Overview:John Deere 148 loader, John Deere 158 loader

148 Loader

Weight:1350 lbs (612 kg)
Dump angle:38°
Boom cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths:60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm)
Lift capacity:3100 lbs (1406 kg)
Breakout force:4700 lbs (2131 kg)
Reach (dumped):32 inches (81 cm)
Rollback angle:11°
Bucket cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin):126 inches (320 cm)
Bucket capacities:0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m), 0.6 cu yd (0.5 cu m), 0.8 cu yd (0.6 cu m), 0.9 cu yd (0.7 cu m)
Clearance (level):121 inches (307 cm)
Clearance (dumped):102 inches (259 cm)

158 Loader

Weight:1771 lbs (803 kg)
Dump angle:37°
Boom cylinder:2.75 inches (6 cm)
Bucket widths:60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm)
Lift capacity:3800 lbs (1723 kg)
Breakout force:5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Reach (dumped):32 inches (81 cm)
Rollback angle:12°
Bucket cylinder:2.5 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin):156 inches (396 cm)
Bucket capacities:0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m), 0.6 cu yd (0.5 cu m), 0.8 cu yd (0.6 cu m), 0.9 cu yd (0.7 cu m)
Clearance (level):151 inches (383 cm)
Clearance (dumped):132 inches (335 cm)

Transmission

Options:8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed full power shift, 13-speed creeper

Quad-Range

Type:partial power shift
Gears:16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Description:Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 in each range with a synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2-3. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.
Oil capacity:64 qts (60.6 L)

Power Shift

Type:full power shift
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet discs
Oil capacity:62 qts (58.7 L)

Syncro-Range

Type:partially synchronized
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic wet disc
Description:Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station.
Oil capacity:64 qts (60.6 L)

Syncro-Range Creeper

Type:creeper
Gears:13 forward and 4 reverse
Description:Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged.

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II

Serial Numbers

1973:1000
1974:13000
1975:22074
1976:28957
1977:35588
Final:42331
Serial number location:Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4230, above the PTO shaft.

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:8100 to 10800 pounds
Rear tire:18.4-34
Wheelbase:104 inches (264 cm)
Front tire:9.5L-15

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375)

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