John Deere

John Deere 4230

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.

Power111 hp[P]

Founded1973 - 1977

Model4230

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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	Coolingliquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft Starterelectric Idle RPM800-2400 Cylinders6-cylinder Fuel typediesel Rated RPM2200 Air cleanerdry with secondary element Bore/Stroke4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm) Pre-heatingether injection, coolant heater Optional Displacement404 ci (6.6 L) Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4 ManufacturerJohn Deere Oil capacity17 qts (16.1 L) Operating RPM1500-2200 Starter volts12 Compression ratio16.2:1
Options	John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel, John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline

Details

Coolingliquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft

Starterelectric

Idle RPM800-2400

Cylinders6-cylinder

Fuel typediesel

Rated RPM2200

Air cleanerdry with secondary element

Bore/Stroke4.25x4.75 inches (108 x 121 mm)

Pre-heatingether injection, coolant heater Optional

Displacement404 ci (6.6 L)

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4

ManufacturerJohn Deere

Oil capacity17 qts (16.1 L)

Operating RPM1500-2200

Starter volts12

Compression ratio16.2:1

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	Weight1350 lbs (612 kg) Dump angle38° Boom cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm) Lift capacity3100 lbs (1406 kg) Breakout force4700 lbs (2131 kg) Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm) Rollback angle11° Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)126 inches (320 cm) Bucket capacities0.5 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	Weight1771 lbs (803 kg) Dump angle37° Boom cylinder2.75 inches (6 cm) Bucket widths60 inches (152 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 84 inches (213 cm), 96 inches (243 cm) Lift capacity3800 lbs (1723 kg) Breakout force5000 lbs (2268 kg) Reach (dumped)32 inches (81 cm) Rollback angle12° Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)156 inches (396 cm) Bucket capacities0.5 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	Typepartial power shift Gears16 forward and 6 reverse Clutchhydraulic wet disc DescriptionFour 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 capacity64 qts (60.6 L)
Power Shift	Typefull power shift Gears8 forward and 4 reverse Clutchhydraulic wet discs Oil capacity62 qts (58.7 L)
Syncro-Range	Typepartially synchronized Gears8 forward and 2 reverse Clutchhydraulic wet disc DescriptionFour 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 capacity64 qts (60.6 L)
Syncro-Range Creeper	Typecreeper Gears13 forward and 4 reverse DescriptionOptional 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.