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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 McCormick-Deering W-6
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McCormick-DeeringModel B
McCormick-Deering W-6
Utility
- power
- Not recorded
- displacement
- 248 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 5
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
McCormick-DeeringMcCormick-Deering W-6
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +300 ci (+121%)8230548 ci
W-6248 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; W-6 is in the 16th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 8230 higher · +2 (+50%)82306
W-64
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; W-6 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8230 higher · +11 (+220%)823016
W-65
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; W-6 is in the 7th · 1,200 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8230 higher · +16,137 lb (+212%)823023,747 lb
W-67,610 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
8230 is in the 92nd percentile; W-6 is in the 18th · 1,350 models
8230 (A)W-6 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | McCormick-Deering | — |
| Model | 8230 | W-6 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | International Harvester | — |
| Model | PowerTech | 4.1L 4-cyl | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | Not recorded | — |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 1,450RPM | ▲ 8230+650 RPM · +45% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 8230+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 548ci | 248ci | ▲ 8230+300 ci · +121% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 3.9in | ▲ 8230+0.8 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.3in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Sliding Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 124in | ▲ 8230+95 in · +77% |
| Width | Not recorded | 69.8in | — |
| Height | 123in | 70.1in | ▲ 8230+52.9 in · +75% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 7,610lb | ▲ 8230+16,137 lb · +212% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | 6.3gal | ▲ 8230+4.3 gal · +68% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | McCormick-Deering W-6 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 16th percentile (248 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 7th percentile (5)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)B · 18th percentile (7,610 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 90th percentile (219 in)B · 4th percentile (124 in)
A · 8230B · W-6Median Row Crop Tractor