John Deere 6230R

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 6230R is a powerful row crop tractor designed for serious farming. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine that makes 217.8 hp, which is very high for its class. The engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, helping it work hard in tough conditions.

This tractor has a special transmission that gives it infinite gear options, making it easy to find the right speed for any job. It's a 4-wheel drive machine with power steering, so it can handle rough fields well. The 6230R is big, weighing 20,503 lb, but it's not too tall at 128 inches. It has a closed-center hydraulic system that can lift heavy implements with ease.

John Deere is known for making quality farm equipment, and this tractor shows why. It has a comfortable cab for the driver and uses fuel efficiently. The engine can produce a lot of torque, which means it's strong when pulling heavy loads. Farmers will appreciate its ability to work hard all day long, whether they're plowing, planting, or harvesting.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 218 hp (162.4 kW)

Transmission: Infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 20503 lb (9300 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 6230R vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 6230R is Above Average. It is greater than 81% 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 6230R is Above Average. It is greater than 85% 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 6230R is Average. It is greater than 66% 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 6230R is Below Average. It is greater than 28% 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
PowerTech PSS
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
414 ci (6.8 L)
Bore
4.19 in (106.4 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
218 hp (162.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)
Total Gears
Infinite

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Power