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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 Versatile 945
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 945
Utility
- power
- 335 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
VersatileVersatile 945
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 945 higher · +90 hp (+37%)8230245 hp
945335 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8230 is in the 87th percentile; 945 is in the 95th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 945 higher · +307 ci (+56%)8230548 ci
945855 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; 945 is in the 99th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied82306
9456
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 945 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8230 higher · +4 (+33%)823016
94512
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 945 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
8230 (A)945 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Versatile | — |
| Model | 8230 | 945 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins | — |
| Model | PowerTech | NTA-855-A335 | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 335hp | ▲ 945+90 hp · +37% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 855ci | ▲ 945+307 ci · +56% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 5.5in | ▲ 945+0.8 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 6in | ▲ 945+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Manual | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 253in | ▲ 945+34 in · +16% |
| Width | Not recorded | 152in | — |
| Height | 123in | 127in | ▲ 945+4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 24,300lb | ▲ 945+553 lb · +2% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Articulated Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Rear Type 4N/3 | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Articulated Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | 15.3gal | ▲ 945+4.7 gal · +44% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 945 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 95th percentile (335 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 99th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)B · 94th percentile (24,300 lb)
A · 8230B · 945Median Row Crop Tractor