John Deere 4230

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 4230 is a row crop tractor made from 1973 to 1977. It has a 2-wheel drive system and power steering, making it easy to handle in the fields. The tractor uses a partially synchronized transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers good control over their speed.

Under the hood, the 4230 has a John Deere 6.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine. This engine is liquid-cooled and naturally aspirated, producing 100 horsepower at 2200 rpm. The engine size is about average compared to other tractors. It has a three-point hitch at the back, which is great for attaching different farm tools. The tractor also has two PTO speeds: 540 rpm and 1000 rpm, useful for running various equipment. With a weight of 10,800 pounds, it's a sturdy machine that can handle tough jobs on the farm.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 100 hp (74.6 kW)

Transmission: Partially synchronized (Syncro-Range)

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 10800 lb (4899 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 4230 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 4230 is Below Average. It is greater than 24% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 4230 is Average. It is greater than 37% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 4230 is Average. It is greater than 57% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 4230 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Natural aspirated
Cylinders
6
Displacement
404 ci (6.6 L)
Bore
4.25 in (107.9 mm)
Stroke
4.75 in (120.6 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
100 hp (74.6 kW)

Transmission

Type
Partially synchronized (Syncro-Range)
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Differential hydraulic wet disc