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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 Shibaura SP2500
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ShibauraModel B
Shibaura SP2500
Tractor
- power
- 24.7 hp
- displacement
- 81.2 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
ShibauraShibaura SP2500
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +220 hp (+892%)8230245 hp
SP250024.7 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8230 is in the 87th percentile; SP2500 is in the 2nd · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +467 ci (+575%)8230548 ci
SP250081.2 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; SP2500 is in the 1st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 8230 higher · +3 (+100%)82306
SP25003
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; SP2500 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8230 higher · +4 (+33%)823016
SP250012
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; SP2500 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
8230 (A)SP2500 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Shibaura | — |
| Model | 8230 | SP2500 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Not recorded | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Shibaura | — |
| Model | PowerTech | J843 | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 24.7hp | ▲ 8230+220 hp · +892% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ SP2500+500 RPM · +24% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 8230+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 548ci | 81.2ci | ▲ 8230+467 ci · +575% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 3.3in | ▲ 8230+1.4 in · +42% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 3.2in | ▲ 8230+2.2 in · +71% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 100in | ▲ 8230+119 in · +119% |
| Width | Not recorded | 46.7in | — |
| Height | 123in | 71.7in | ▲ 8230+51.3 in · +72% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 1,894lb | ▲ 8230+21,853 lb · +1154% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | 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 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Shibaura SP2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 2nd percentile (24.7 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 1st percentile (81.2 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 2nd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)B · 1st percentile (1,894 lb)
A · 8230B · SP2500Median Row Crop Tractor