John Deere 7R 230

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 7R 230 is a robust row-crop tractor designed to meet the high demands of modern agriculture. With a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis, it offers enhanced traction and performance in a variety of field conditions. The tractor is powered by a 6.8-liter 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, featuring a 415 cubic inch displacement and a bore/stroke of 4.19x5.00 inches. With electronic high-pressure common rail fuel system and a 16.7:1 compression ratio, it ranks at a rated power of 230 hp while being capable of achieving a maximum power of 253 hp according to ECE R120 standards. Its transmission systems offer both a full power shift with 23 forward and 11 reverse gears, as well as an infinitely variable transmission offering seamless power delivery. Operators can benefit from the power steering and closed-center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system, making it suitable for a wide range of heavy-duty tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 230

Transmission: Full power shift / Infinitely variable transmission (IVT)

Drive Type: 4WD

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 7R 230 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Above Average

Greater than 79% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 415
Bore (in): 4.19
Stroke (in): 5
Rated RPM: -
Power Output (hp): 230

Transmission

Type: Full power shift / Infinitely variable transmission (IVT)
Forward Gears: 23
Reverse Gears: 11
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 217
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): -

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): -
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Standard (ag)
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: Category III/IIIN
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Closed-center pressure flow compensated

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: June 24-27, 2014

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 227.56 HP (169.69 kW) at 1701 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 12.31 Gal/hr (46.60 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.380 lb/hp.hr (0.231 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.32 Gal/hr (1.20 l/h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (10th Gear, Manual mode): 179.37 HP (133.75 kW) with a drawbar pull of 13,215 lbs (58.78 kN) and a speed of 5.09 mph (8.19 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.437 lb/hp.hr (0.266 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.05 Hp.hr/gal (3.16 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 732 lb.-ft. (993 Nm) at 1400 rpm
Torque Rise: 47.3% with a power increase at 1701 rpm of 14.5%

Hydraulic Performance (85 cc Pump)

Maximum Force Exerted: 18,302 lbs (81.4 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 58.3 GPM (220.7 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 86.2 HP (64.3 kW) at delivery pressure of 2571 psi (177 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 18.08 Hp.hr/gal (3.56 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption at Standard PTO Speed: 12.34 Gal/hr (46.70 l/h) at 1950 rpm

NTTL.(2021). Nebraska OECD tractor test 2090A for John Deere 7R 230 e23 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu