John Deere 4230

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4230 is a versatile and powerful row-crop tractor from John Deere's Generation II series, manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, between 1973 and 1977. It could be configured as a 2WD or 4WD unit, depending on the optional features. The standard setup includes a 6.6L six-cylinder diesel engine, with the option of a 5.9L six-cylinder gasoline engine during its initial production year. The 4230 caters to various agricultural tasks with its multiple transmission options—Quad-Range transmission featuring 16 forward and 6 reverse gears, Powershift transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears, and Syncro-Range transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. Farmers appreciate its operational versatility, productivity, and capability for a wide variety of uses in different agricultural settings.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 100 HP (diesel) or Unknown (gasoline)

Transmission: Partially synchronized (Syncro-Range), Partial power shift (Quad-Range), Full power shift (Power Shift)

Drive Type: 2WD or HFWD 4WD (optional)

Operating Weight: 10,800 lbs (operating)

Fuel Type: Diesel or Gasoline (optional)

John Deere 4230 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Below Average

Greater than 22% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Poor

Greater than 4% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel or John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline (optional)
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel or Gasoline (optional)
Induction Type: Natural aspirated
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 404 ci (6.6 L) or 362 ci (5.9 L, gasoline option)
Bore (in): 4.25 in (diesel) or 4.25 in (gasoline)
Stroke (in): 4.75 in (diesel) or 4.25 in (gasoline)
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 100 HP (diesel) or Unknown (gasoline)

Transmission

Type: Partially synchronized (Syncro-Range), Partial power shift (Quad-Range), Full power shift (Power Shift)
Forward Gears: 16 (Quad-Range) or 8 (Power Shift & Syncro-Range)
Reverse Gears: 6 (Quad-Range) or 4 (Power Shift) or 2 (Syncro-Range)
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 165.6 inches (2WD) or 169.3 inches (4WD)
Width (in): 89.625 inches (227 cm)
Height (in): 151.75 inches (highest point, exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb): 10,800 lbs (operating)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD or 4x4 HFWD 4WD (optional)
Drive Type: 2WD or HFWD 4WD (optional)
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 24 qts (22.7 L)
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural
Manufacture - End Year: 1977
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch (Type II)
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Open operator station. Four-post ROPS or Cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Differential hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Closed center