John DeereModel A
John Deere 720
Row Crop
- power
- 65 hp
- displacement
- 361 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 720 vs John Deere 8230
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8230
Row Crop
- power
- 245 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 720
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +180 hp (+277%)72065 hp
8230245 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
720 is in the 10th percentile; 8230 is in the 87th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +187 ci (+52%)720361 ci
8230548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
720 is in the 43rd percentile; 8230 is in the 96th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 8230 higher · +4 (+200%)7202
82306
Median Row Crop Tractor6
720 is in the 1st percentile; 8230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8230 higher · +10 (+167%)7206
823016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
720 is in the 11th percentile; 8230 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
720 (A)8230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 720 | 8230 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | John Deere | PowerTech | — |
| Power Output | 65hp | 245hp | ▲ 8230+180 hp · +277% |
| Rated RPM | 1,125RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8230+975 RPM · +87% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 6 | ▲ 8230+4 · +200% |
| Displacement | 361ci | 548ci | ▲ 8230+187 ci · +52% |
| Bore | 6in | 4.7in | ▲ 720+1.3 in · +28% |
| Stroke | 6.4in | 5.4in | ▲ 720+1.1 in · +21% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | 219in | ▲ 8230+84 in · +62% |
| Width | 86.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 88.3in | 123in | ▲ 8230+34.7 in · +39% |
| Operating Weight | 6,790lb | 23,747lb | ▲ 8230+16,957 lb · +250% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Closed center PFC | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power steering | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 547rpm | 1,000rpm | ▲ 8230+453 rpm · +83% |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 12,400lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power steering | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.3gal | 10.6gal | ▲ 8230+3.3 gal · +45% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 720 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | CommandView cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 10th percentile (65 hp)B · 87th percentile (245 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 43rd percentile (361 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 1st percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 11th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 15th percentile (6,790 lb)B · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)
A · 720B · 8230Median Row Crop Tractor