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John DeereModel A
John Deere 8230
Row Crop
- power
- 245 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8230 vs Kubota GL321
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KubotaModel B
Kubota GL321
Utility
- power
- 32.6 hp
- displacement
- 91.5 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
KubotaKubota GL321
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +212 hp (+652%)8230245 hp
GL32132.6 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8230 is in the 87th percentile; GL321 is in the 3rd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +457 ci (+499%)8230548 ci
GL32191.5 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; GL321 is in the 1st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 8230 higher · +3 (+100%)82306
GL3213
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; GL321 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied823016
GL32116
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; GL321 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8230 (A)GL321 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 8230 | GL321 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | PowerTech | D1503 | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 32.6hp | ▲ 8230+212 hp · +652% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,800RPM | ▲ GL321+700 RPM · +33% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 8230+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 548ci | 91.5ci | ▲ 8230+457 ci · +499% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 3.3in | ▲ 8230+1.4 in · +42% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 3.6in | ▲ 8230+1.7 in · +47% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Gear with Power Shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 125in | ▲ 8230+94 in · +75% |
| Width | Not recorded | 57.3in | — |
| Height | 123in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category I | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota GL321 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | ROPS / Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 3rd percentile (32.6 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 1st percentile (91.5 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 2nd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Length
median 180 inA · 90th percentile (219 in)B · 4th percentile (125 in)
A · 8230B · GL321Median Row Crop Tractor