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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 Steyr M 948
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John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
SteyrSteyr M 948
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +197 hp (+410%)8230245 hp
M 94848 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8230 is in the 87th percentile; M 948 is in the 6th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +383 ci (+232%)8230548 ci
M 948165 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; M 948 is in the 5th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 8230 higher · +3 (+100%)82306
M 9483
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; M 948 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied823016
M 94816
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; M 948 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8230 (A)M 948 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Steyr | — |
| Model | 8230 | M 948 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Not recorded | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | PowerTech | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 48hp | ▲ 8230+197 hp · +410% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ M 948+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 8230+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 548ci | 165ci | ▲ 8230+383 ci · +232% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 3.7in | ▲ 8230+1 in · +27% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5in | ▲ 8230+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Synchro | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 139in | ▲ 8230+80 in · +58% |
| Height | 123in | 92.1in | ▲ 8230+30.9 in · +34% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 5,976lb | ▲ 8230+17,771 lb · +297% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr M 948 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 6th percentile (48 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 5th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 2nd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)B · 12th percentile (5,976 lb)
A · 8230B · M 948Median Row Crop Tractor