Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8230 vs Steiger CU-280

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8230

Row Crop

power
245 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8230 specs
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SteigerModel B

Steiger CU-280

Four-Wheel Drive

power
280 hp
displacement
Not recorded
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full CU-280 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
SteigerSteiger CU-280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,200–1,417

Engine Power

▲ CU-280 higher · +35 hp (+14%)
8230245 hp
CU-280280 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8230 is in the 87th percentile; CU-280 is in the 91st · 1,206 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
82306
CU-2806
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8230 is in the 50th percentile; CU-280 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8230 higher · +6 (+60%)
823016
CU-28010
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8230 is in the 50th percentile; CU-280 is in the 22nd · 1,200 models

8230 (A)CU-280 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSteiger—
Model8230CU-280—
CategoryRow CropFour-Wheel Drive—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereCummins—
ModelPowerTechNot recorded—
Power Output245hp280hp▲ CU-280+35 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,100RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ciNot recorded—
Bore4.7inNot recorded—
Stroke5.4inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
TypeFull power shiftNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
Length219inNot recorded—
Height123inNot recorded—
Operating Weight23,747lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
System TypeClosed center PFCNot recorded—
Steering TypePower steeringNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity12,400lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 4WD—
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypePower steeringNot recorded—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
Coolant10.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger CU-280Difference
TypeCommandView cabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 91st percentile (280 hp)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 22nd percentile (10)
A · 8230B · CU-280Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 8230Full spec pageSteiger CU-280