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John Deere 3030 vs John Deere 6230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 3030 vs John Deere 6230 Premium
The John Deere 3030 and the John Deere 6230 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 94 hp. John Deere 3030 is the lighter machine (7,297 kg vs 9,182 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6230 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 1978). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
94 hp
94 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 16.9-38 rear tires and 25KPH transmission option.Reference
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Original price
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$73,773 (2010)Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
6230
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basic tractorReference
3030LS
12-speedReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
69.9 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
63.0 kWReference
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Displacement
5.4 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
63.0 kWReference
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Power (gross)
69.9 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
750-2660Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1200-2500Reference
1500-2300Reference
Torque
285.0 NmReference
381.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
57.0 LReference
50.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.0 LReference
29.1 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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50.0 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
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70.1 kWReference
Firing order
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1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Max power
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71.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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66.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Hi-LoReference
John Deere AutoQuad PlusReference
Gears
12 forward and 6 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
57.0 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
56.8 LReference
60.2 LReference
Type
closed centerReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
56.8 LReference
60.2 LReference
Pressure
155.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
46.9 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift
3380 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2170Reference
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PTO (tested)
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71.5 kWReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2018 kgReference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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69.7 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
181.7 LReference
Max capacity
6000 kgReference
7999 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
246 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
7297 to 8069 poundsReference
9182 to 9678 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9-38Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 16.9-38Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-38Reference
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Length
400 cmReference
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Width
203 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
268 cmReference
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Height (cab)
273 cmReference
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Shipping
3309 kgReference
4389 kgReference
Rear tire
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16.9R30Reference
Ag front
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12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
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16.9R30Reference
Rear axle
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78 by 2555 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
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160 to 230 cmReference
Max Drawbar
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2249 kgReference
Max front axle
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5499 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5998 kgReference
3030 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the Deere 3030 tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
28Reference
115Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
55Reference
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Charging volts
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14Reference
Speeds
John Deere 6230 Premium attachments
6230 Premium Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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20.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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4894 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.