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John Deere 4020 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4020 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 6230 Premium
The John Deere 4020 Hi-Crop 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 4020 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (9,170 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 1963). 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
Power Shift allows shift-on-the-move between gears without clutching.Reference
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Total built
19 (LP-gas)Reference
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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
600
industrialReference
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4020
row-cropReference
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6230
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basic tractorReference
4020S
standardReference
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4020HC
high-cropReference
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Engine
Displacement
5.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
108 x 108 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Compression
9.0:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
600-2500Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1500-2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12 (late)Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
29.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
50.0 LReference
Starter type
12Reference
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Engine (gross)
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70.1 kWReference
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
Torque
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381.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementReference
Max power
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71.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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66.9 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Power ShiftReference
John Deere AutoQuad PlusReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
303 SpecialReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
70.1 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Total flow
83.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
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Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
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PTO (tested)
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71.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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60.2 LReference
Capacity
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60.2 LReference
Pressure
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200.0 barReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
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109.8 lpmReference
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
254 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
9170 to 9235 poundsReference
9182 to 9678 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
16.9R30Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
16.9R30Reference
Length
383 cmReference
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Width
240 cmReference
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Height
268 cmReference
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Height (steering wheel)
240 cmReference
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LP-gas Shipping weight
4159 kgReference
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Diesel Shipping weight
4188 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
99 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
73 cmReference
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Front tread
152 to 213 cmReference
152 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
185 to 246 cmReference
160 to 230 cmReference
Rear axle
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78 by 2555 mmReference
Shipping
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4389 kgReference
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
4020 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
floating (24V)Reference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternator (late)Reference
alternatorReference
Batteries
4 (24V)Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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115Reference
Charging volts
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14Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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181.7 LReference
Max capacity
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7999 kgReference
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.