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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 946
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 946
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 325 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
VersatileVersatile 946
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 946 higher · +80 hp (+33%)8230245 hp
946325 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8230 is in the 87th percentile; 946 is in the 95th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 946 higher · +307 ci (+56%)8230548 ci
946855 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; 946 is in the 99th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied82306
9466
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 946 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8230 higher · +4 (+33%)823016
94612
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 946 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
8230 (A)946 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Versatile | — |
| Model | 8230 | 946 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins | — |
| Model | PowerTech | NTA-855-A325 | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 325hp | ▲ 946+80 hp · +33% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 855ci | ▲ 946+307 ci · +56% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 5.5in | ▲ 946+0.8 in · +17% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 6in | ▲ 946+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 260in | ▲ 946+41 in · +19% |
| Height | 123in | 131in | ▲ 946+8 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 32,500lb | ▲ 946+8,753 lb · +37% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | 15.9gal | ▲ 946+5.3 gal · +50% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Versatile 946 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 95th percentile (325 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 · 99th percentile (32,500 lb)
A · 8230B · 946Median Row Crop Tractor