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.
John Deere 8230tractorspecificationsenginetransmissionhydraulicsrow-crop tractor
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.