John Deere 6230

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6230 is a mid-size utility tractor with a 4.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing up to 95.9 hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. It features a PowrQuad Plus 16-speed transmission and is available in 2WD or 4WD configurations. The tractor has a Category II three-point hitch with a lift capacity of up to 6106 lbs. Independent test results provide detailed performance metrics across various operating conditions.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 95.9

Transmission: PowrQuad Plus (16 speeds)

Operating Weight: 10680 (Static Weight)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Lift Capacity: 6106 (at 22 inches)

John Deere 6230 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 78% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Excellent

Greater than 99% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 80% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 4045HL280 PowerTech E or 4045HL287 PowerTech E
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 276
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2300
Power Output (hp): 95.9

Transmission

Type: PowrQuad Plus (16 speeds)
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 16
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 10680 (Static Weight)

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 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: -
Steering Type: Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 28 (ROPS version)
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Ag
Manufacture - End Year: 2012
Hitch Type: Three-Point Hitch
Hitch Category: II
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 6106 (at 22 inches)
Operator Station Type: Open with two-post ROPS or Cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Hydraulic wet disc
Hydraulic System Type: Open-center load sensing or closed-center pressure-flow compensated (optional)

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: March to June, 2007

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power (1 hour): 95.9 HP (71.5 kW) at 2100 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 5.61 Gal/hr (21.24 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.409 lb/hp.hr (0.249 kg/kW.h) and 17.10 Hp.hr/gal (3.37 kW.h/l)
Torque Rise: 31.3% with a maximum torque of 269 lb.-ft. (365 Nm) at 1500 rpm

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Power in 7th Gear (B3): 79.3 HP (59.1 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8120 lbs (36.13 kN) at 3.66 mph (5.89 km/h) and a fuel efficiency of 0.475 lb/hp.hr (0.289 kg/kW.h)
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed (8th Gear - C1): 35.1 HP (26.2 kW) with a drawbar pull of 2730 lbs (12.14 kN) at 4.82 mph (7.76 km/h) and a fuel efficiency of 0.642 lb/hp.hr (0.391 kg/kW.h)

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 4450 lbs (19.8 kN)
Pump Delivery Rate: 18.3 GPM (69.2 l/min) at a sustained pressure of 3005 psi (207 bar) with a hydraulic power of 27.3 HP (20.4 kW)

Hydraulic Three-Point Hitch Performance

Lift Force at 22 inches: 6106 lbs (27.2 kN)
Maximum System Pressure: 2990 psi (206 bar)

Nebraska Tractor Test Lab. "Nebraska Summary: S628 John Deere 6230" (2007). Nebraska Tractor Tests. 2913. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2913