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John Deere 3055 vs John Deere 6230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 3055 vs John Deere 6230 Premium
The John Deere 3055 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 3055 is the lighter machine (8,457 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 1992). 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.Reference
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Final drives
inboard 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
Engine
Engine
78.3 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
57.1 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 110 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
78.3 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
800-2460Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2300Reference
1500-2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
4.3 LReference
29.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
70.4 kWReference
66.9 kWReference
Max power
57.1 kWReference
71.5 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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70.1 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
Compression
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19:1Reference
Torque
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381.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
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50.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Transmission
Transmission
TSS High-LowReference
John Deere AutoQuad PlusReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
68.6 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
70.4 kWReference
71.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
50.0 LReference
60.2 LReference
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
50.0 LReference
60.2 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
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Pump flow
79.5 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2374 kgReference
2018 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2170Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
69.6 kWReference
69.7 kWReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
121.1 LReference
181.7 LReference
Max capacity
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7999 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
255 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
8457 to 9690 poundsReference
9182 to 9678 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
16.9R30Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
12.4-42Reference
16.9R30Reference
Front tread
144 to 249 cmReference
152 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
141 to 245 cmReference
160 to 230 cmReference
ROPS Shipping
3836 kgReference
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Cab Shipping
4125 kgReference
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2WD Cab Operating
4395 kgReference
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Max Drawbar
2292 kgReference
2249 kgReference
Rear axle
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78 by 2555 mmReference
Shipping
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4389 kgReference
Max front axle
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5499 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5998 kgReference
3055 Serial Numbers
1991
717916Reference
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1992
736426Reference
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1993
768939Reference
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Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's frame, above the front axle.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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115Reference
Charging volts
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14Reference
Test results
Fuel use
20.8 l/hourReference
20.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
5465 kgReference
4894 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
6230
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basic tractorReference
John Deere 6230 Premium attachments
6230 Premium Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
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.