John Deere

John Deere 8230

The John Deere 8230 is a row-crop tractor produced from 2006 to 2009 as part of the 8030 Series. It features a 9.0L 6-cylinder PowerTech diesel engine with variable geometry turbocharging, delivering up to 265 hp gross power. The tractor is equipped with a 16-speed full power shift transmission and an optional infinitely variable transmission (IVT). It includes four-wheel drive, power steering, wet disc brakes, and a CommandView cab as standard. The 8230 offers a fuel capacity of 180 gallons and advanced hydraulics with up to 60 gpm flow optional. It is built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, and is designed for heavy-duty row-crop farming applications.

Power245 hp

Founded2006 - 2009

Model8230

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 8230

Power

Engine (max)	265 hp (197.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	232.51 hp (173.4 kW)
PTO (claimed)	200 hp (149.1 kW)
Engine (gross)	245 hp (182.7 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	180.35 hp (134.5 kW)

Engine

Type	variable geometry turbocharged diesel
Model	John Deere PowerTech
Cooling	liquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM	900-2200
Cylinders	6-cylinder 24-valve
Rated RPM	2100
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.661x5.354 inches (118 x 136 mm)
Compression	16.3:1
Displacement	548 ci (9.0 L)
Oil capacity	25.5 qts (24.1 L), 26 qts (ILS) (24.6 L)
Operating RPM	1500-2100
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	42.3 qts (40.0 L)
Rated Power (gross)	245 hp (182.7 kW)
Maximum Power (gross)	265 hp (197.6 kW)

Capacity

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

Variants

8230	row-crop tractor
8230T	crawler tractor

Dimensions

Height	122.9 inches (312 cm)
Length	219.1 inches (556 cm)
Weight	23,747 lbs (10,771 kg) to 25,147 lbs (11,406 kg) (ILS)
Wheelbase	118.9 inches (302 cm)
Ground clearance	17.4 inches (44 cm)

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

Type	closed center PFC
Valves	3 to 5
Capacity	9.5 gal (36.0 L), 14.5 gal (with aux reservoir) (54.9 L)
Pressure	2098 psi (144.7 bar)
Pump flow	31.7 gpm (120.0 lpm)
Total flow	44 gpm (166.5 lpm), 60 gpm (optional) (227.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Features	Four-wheel drive, Power steering, Wet disc brakes, CommandView cab standard.

Production

Type	Row-Crop tractor
Series	8030 Series
Built in	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Years produced	2006 - 2009

Transmission

IVT	John Deere Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT), 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.
Type	John Deere PowerShift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Features	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.
Description	full power shift
Oil capacity	160 qts (151.4 L), 168 qts (ILS) (159.0 L)