John Deere 6230R

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6230R is a powerful row-crop tractor with a 6-cylinder, 414 cubic inch, turbocharged and liquid-cooled PowerTech PSS diesel engine. Independent testing revealed a maximum power output of 217.8 hp at 1800 rpm, with a peak torque of 704 lb-ft at 1500 rpm and a torque rise of 41.7%. The engine exhibits a 14% power increase at 1800 rpm. Fuel consumption is 11.90 gallons per hour at maximum power, with a DEF consumption of 0.44 gallons per hour. At rated speed, the drawbar performance is 140.3 hp with an 8980 lb pull, and fuel efficiency is 0.474 lb/hp.hr. The hydraulic system can exert up to 15,600 lbs of force, with a pump delivery rate of 42.6 GPM at 2970 psi. Overall fuel efficiency at 1000 rpm PTO speed is 17.03 Hp.hr/gal. Other key specs include the 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis, infinitely-variable transmission, power steering, and a Triple Link Suspension front axle.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 217.8

Transmission: Infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 20503

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 6230R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 79% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 72% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: PowerTech PSS
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 414
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: 2100
Power Output (hp): 217.8

Transmission

Type: Infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)
Forward Gears: -
Reverse Gears: -
Total Gears: Infinite

Dimensions

Length (in): 204.3
Width (in): 100.4
Height (in): 128
Operating Weight (lb): 20503

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 4WD
Steering Type: Power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 30.6
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: III N
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Cab
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center pressure flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: February to March, 2018

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 217.8 HP (162.4 kW) at 1800 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 11.90 Gal/hr (45.04 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.381 lb/hp.hr (0.232 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.44 Gal/hr (1.68 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (9th Gear): 140.3 HP (104.6 kW) with a drawbar pull of 8980 lbs (39.94 kN) and a speed of 5.68 mph (9.14 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.474 lb/hp.hr (0.288 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.54 Hp.hr/gal (2.86 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 704 lb.-ft. (955 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise: 41.7% with a power increase at 1800 rpm of 14.0%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 15,600 lbs (69.4 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate (Two Outlets Combined): 42.6 GPM (161.4 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 57.0 HP (42.5 kW) at delivery pressure of 2970 psi (205 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 17.03 Hp.hr/gal (3.35 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 10.94 Gal/hr (41.41 l/h) at 2100 rpm

NTTL.(2019) OECD tractor test 3108 for John Deere 6230R Eecon Diesel. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu