John Deere 8230T

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8230T is a heavy-duty track tractor designed for robust agricultural tasks. The tractor features a John Deere 2240 engine that provides 240 horsepower with a rated RPM of 2200 and a PTO power output of 200 horsepower, which combined with turbocharged aspiration, ensures efficient operation under various loads. It is equipped with a Powershift transmission containing 16 forward and 4 reverse gears, ensuring versatility and comfort during operations. The track chassis offers superior traction and reduced soil compaction, suitable for a wide range of field conditions. With a Category 3 three-point hitch and a lift capacity of 12,401.1 pounds, the tractor is well-equipped to handle large implements and attachments. It has an operating weight of 27,060 pounds and a fuel capacity of 130 gallons, allowing for extensive work periods before refueling.

Key Specifications

Power Output: 240

Transmission: Powershift

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 27060

Lift Capacity: 12401.1

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John Deere 8230T Tractor

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: 2240
Cooling Type: -
Cylinder Orientation: -
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: -
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 6
Displacement (ci): 549.3
Bore (in): -
Stroke (in): -
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 240

Transmission

Type: Powershift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: 20

Dimensions

Length (in): 90 (Estimated, based on wheelbase)
Width (in): -
Height (in): -
Operating Weight (lb): 27060

Power Take-Off (PTO)

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

Miscellaneous

Chassis: Track Tractor
Drive Type: Track
Steering Type: -
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: -
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): 12401.1
Operator Station Type: -
Starter Type: -
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: -

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 27 to October 10, 2006

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power (1 hour): 232.55 HP (173.41 kW) at 1800 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power (1 hour): 12.58 Gal/hr (47.61 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.379 lb/hp.hr (0.230 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (9th Gear): 170.72 HP (127.31 kW) with a drawbar pull of 14812 lbs (65.89 kN) and a speed of 4.32 mph (6.96 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed (9th Gear): 0.478 lb/hp.hr (0.291 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 14.65 Hp.hr/gal (2.89 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 747 lb.-ft. (1013 Nm) at 1502 rpm
Torque Rise: 47.1%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 16830 lbs (74.9 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 42.5 GPM (160.9 l/min) at minimum pressure and rated engine speed
Hydraulic Power: 62.3 HP (46.5 kW) at delivery pressure of 2562 psi (177 bar)

NTTL.(2006).Nebraska OECD Tractor test 1886 for John Deere 8230T Diesel 16-Speed. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2104