Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2038R vs John Deere 8230

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2038R

Utility

power
37.3 hp
displacement
95.7 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 2038R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8230

Row Crop

power
245 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8230 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8230 higher · +208 hp (+557%)
2038R37.3 hp
8230245 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2038R is in the 31st percentile; 8230 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8230 higher · +452 ci (+473%)
2038R95.7 ci
8230548 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2038R is in the 22nd percentile; 8230 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8230 higher · +3 (+100%)
2038R3
82306
Median Utility Tractor4

2038R is in the 23rd percentile; 8230 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8230 higher · +20,837 lb (+716%)
2038R2,910 lb
823023,747 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

2038R is in the 21st percentile; 8230 is in the 96th · 5,107 models

2038R (A)8230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model2038R8230—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
ManufacturerYanmarJohn Deere—
Model3TNV88C-NJTPowerTech—
Power Output37.3hp245hp▲ 8230+208 hp · +557%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,100RPM▲ 2038R+400 RPM · +19%
Cylinders36▲ 8230+3 · +100%
Displacement95.7ci548ci▲ 8230+452 ci · +473%
Bore3.4in4.7in▲ 8230+1.3 in · +38%
Stroke3.5in5.4in▲ 8230+1.8 in · +51%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
TypeHydrostaticFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
LengthNot recorded219in—
HeightNot recorded123in—
Operating Weight2,910lb23,747lb▲ 8230+20,837 lb · +716%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
System TypeOpen centerClosed center PFC—
Steering TypePowerPower steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8230+460 rpm · +85%

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 1Category 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity1,356lb12,400lb▲ 8230+11,044 lb · +814%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD—
Steering TypePowerPower steering—
Brake TypeWet discWet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2038RJohn Deere 8230Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPSCommandView cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 31st percentile (37.3 hp)B · 96th percentile (245 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 22nd percentile (95.7 ci)B · 94th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 21st percentile (2,910 lb)B · 96th percentile (23,747 lb)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 12th percentile (1,356 lb)B · 93rd percentile (12,400 lb)
A · 2038RB · 8230Median Utility Tractor
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