John Deere

John Deere 8230T

The John Deere 8230T is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 2006 to 2009 as part of the 8030 Series. It features a 9.0L 6-cylinder John Deere PowerTech diesel engine producing 265 hp, paired with a 16-speed full power shift John Deere PowerShift transmission. The tractor has a crawler drive with electro-hydraulic steering and wet disc brakes, and is equipped with a CommandView cab. It has a fuel capacity of 130 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 65 gallons. The tractor hitch is a category III/IIIN with a rear lift capacity of 12,400 lbs, optionally 15,200 lbs. The rear PTO is independent with a 1000 RPM type. Dimensions include an 89-inch wheelbase, length of 207 inches (219.6 with front weights), width options depending on track size, and a height of 122.9 inches. The tractor weighs 27,425 lbs. Electrical system features a 12-volt negative ground with two batteries and a 200 amp alternator. The 8230T is a crawler variant of the 8230 row-crop tractor and is related to the 8295RT and 8220T models.

Power245 hp

Founded2006 - 2009

Model8230T

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 8230T

Power

Engine	265 hp (197.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	232.55 hp (173.4 kW)
PTO (claimed)	200 hp (149.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)	170.72 hp (127.3 kW)

Engine

Type	variable geometry turbo diesel
Model	John Deere PowerTech
Power	265 hp (197.6 kW)
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)
Operating RPM	1500-2100
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	42.3 qts (40.0 L)

Tracks

Width options	16 inches (40 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 25 inches (63 cm), 30 inches (76 cm)

Capacity

Fuel	130 gal (492.1 L)
Hydraulic system	65 gal (246.0 L)

Variants

8230	row-crop tractor
8230T	crawler tractor

Dimensions

Length	207 inches (525 cm)
Weight	27,425 lbs (12439 kg)
Wheelbase	89 inches (226 cm)
Height (cab)	122.9 inches (312 cm)
Clearance (drawbar)	17.7 inches (44 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	21.7 inches (55 cm)
Length with front weights	219.6 inches (557 cm)
Width (16-inch track/60-inch tread)	103.7 inches (263 cm)
Width (25-inch track/120-inch tread)	144 inches (365 cm)
Width (30-inch track/120-inch tread)	150 inches (381 cm)

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

Type	closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Valves	3 to 5
Capacity	65 gal (246.0 L)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Pump flow	31.7 gpm (120.0 lpm)
Total flow	33.5 gpm (126.8 lpm)
Optional flow	42.5 gpm (160.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab	CommandView cab
Drive	crawler
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Steering	electro-hydraulic

Production

Type	Agricultural Crawler tractor
Series	8030 Series
Built in	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Years produced	2006 - 2009

Transmission

Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 4 reverse
Model	John Deere PowerShift
Notes	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.
Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity	260 qts (246.1 L)

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