John Deere 8R 230

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The John Deere 8R 230 is a high-performance row-crop tractor with a 4x4 MFWD 4WD chassis and hydrostatic steering. It is powered by a liquid-cooled, turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 548 cubic inches displacement, producing 203.97 rated horsepower and 232.05 maximum horsepower. The transmission is a selective gear fixed ratio with full power shift, offering 23 forward and 11 reverse gears. Key specifications updated based on independent test results include engine displacement, power outputs, tire sizes, operating weight, transmission type, and steering type. Additional details on torque, hydraulic performance, PTO operation, noise levels, drawbar performance, and other supplementary information have been added from the test data.

Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 203.97 (Rated) / 232.05 (Maximum)

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift

Drive Type: MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) - 4WD

Operating Weight: 27785

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 8R 230 Tractor

John Deere 8R 230 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 96% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 80% 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): 548
Bore (in): 4.66
Stroke (in): 5.35
Rated RPM: -
Power Output (hp): 203.97 (Rated) / 232.05 (Maximum)

Transmission

Type: Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift
Forward Gears: 23
Reverse Gears: 11
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 252.8
Width (in): -
Height (in): 137.8 (height to cab top)
Operating Weight (lb): 27785

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: MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) - 4WD
Steering Type: Hydrostatic
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 tires (ag): Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50
Manufacture - End Year: -
Hitch Type: III/IIIN
Hitch Category: Category 3
Hitch Position: Rear
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: March 30 to April 8, 2021

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power at Rated Engine Speed: 203.97 HP (152.10 kW) at 2101 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 11.24 Gal/hr (42.53 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.385 lb/hp.hr (0.234 kg/kW.h)
DEF Consumption: 0.49 Gal/hr (1.85 l/h) at rated engine speed

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (9th Gear, Manual Mode): 182.39 HP (136.00 kW) with a drawbar pull of 14701 lbs (65.39 kN) and a speed of 4.65 mph (7.48 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.428 lb/hp.hr (0.260 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 16.36 Hp.hr/gal (3.22 kW.h/l)
Slip: 3.1%

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 766 lb.-ft. (1039 Nm) at 1550 rpm
Torque Rise: 50.2% with a power increase at 1700 rpm of 13.8%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 20254 lbs (90.1 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate at Minimum Pressure and Rated Engine Speed: 60.9 GPM (230.5 l/min)
Hydraulic Power: 105.2 HP (78.5 kW) at delivery pressure of 2239 psi (154 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm): 18.77 Hp.hr/gal (3.70 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 11.78 Gal/hr (44.58 l/h) at 1995 rpm

NTTL.(2021). Nebraska OECD tractor test 2230 for John Deere 8R 230 e23 Diesel. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from http://tractortestlab.unl.edu