Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2555 vs John Deere 8230

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2555

Utility

power
66.4 hp
displacement
239 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 2555 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
John DeereJohn Deere 2555
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8230 higher · +179 hp (+269%)
255566.4 hp
8230245 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2555 is in the 60th percentile; 8230 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8230 higher · +309 ci (+129%)
2555239 ci
8230548 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2555 is in the 66th percentile; 8230 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 8230 higher · +2 (+50%)
25554
82306
Median Utility Tractor4

2555 is in the 50th percentile; 8230 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
255516
823016
Median Utility Tractor12

2555 is in the 73rd percentile; 8230 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

2555 (A)8230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model25558230—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recordedPowerTech—
Power Output66.4hp245hp▲ 8230+179 hp · +269%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,100RPM▲ 2555+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders46▲ 8230+2 · +50%
Displacement239ci548ci▲ 8230+309 ci · +129%
Bore4.2in4.7in▲ 8230+0.5 in · +12%
Stroke4.3in5.4in▲ 8230+1 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
TypeNon-synchronized (collar shift) 8-speedFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
LengthNot recorded219in—
HeightNot recorded123in—
Operating Weight7,880lb23,747lb▲ 8230+15,867 lb · +201%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
System TypeClosed centerClosed center PFC—
Steering TypePowerPower steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
TypeFront: Independent, Rear: Live or independentIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8230+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
Front Tire SizeLL-15Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4-30Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryII/ICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity3,269lb12,400lb▲ 8230+9,131 lb · +279%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WDMFWD—
Steering TypePowerPower steering—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discWet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
Coolant3.4gal10.6gal▲ 8230+7.2 gal · +212%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2555John Deere 8230Difference
TypeROPSCommandView cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 60th percentile (66.4 hp)B · 96th percentile (245 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 66th percentile (239 ci)B · 94th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 74th percentile (7,880 lb)B · 96th percentile (23,747 lb)
A · 2555B · 8230Median Utility Tractor
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