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John Deere 4240S vs John Deere 7230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4240S vs John Deere 7230 Premium
The John Deere 4240S and the John Deere 7230 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4240S leads on rated power with 132 hp against 131 hp. John Deere 4240S is the lighter machine (5,261 kg vs 10,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 7230 Premium is the newer design (2007 vs 1982). In short: choose the John Deere 4240S for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 7230 Premium if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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
132 hp
131 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Optional creeper adds an additional 12 forward and reverse gears.Reference
Original price
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$107,075 (2011)Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
98.4 kWReference
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Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
98.4 kWReference
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Compression
16.8:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Torque
560.0 NmReference
554.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1700Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine (gross)
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97.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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76.2 kWReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
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97.7 kWReference
Fuel system
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high-pressure common railReference
Idle RPM
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850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
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1300-2300Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
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53.0 LReference
Oil change
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500 h (premium oil)Reference
Coolant capacity
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33.7 LReference
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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76.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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83.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Synchro-RangeReference
John Deere PowrQuad Plus CreeperReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
28 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
closed centerReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
200.0 barReference
Pump flow
96.1 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
2N/2 (optional)Reference
Rear lift
5640 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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82.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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94.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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60.2 LReference
Capacity
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60.2 LReference
Rear valves
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2 to 4Reference
Control
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electronic lower linkReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3747 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2208Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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88.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
5261 kgReference
10800 to 12005 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
18.4R38 (2WD)Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference
Optional tires (ag)
Front: 18.4-26. Rear: 20.8-38Reference
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Length
466 cmReference
475 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
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Height (cab)
291 cmReference
290 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
315 cmReference
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Shipping weight
5261 kgReference
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Rear tread
152 to 207 cmReference
152 to 302 cmReference
Wheelbase
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264 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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54 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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71 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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48 cmReference
Rear axle
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1651 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
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5445 kgReference
Max Drawbar
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2549 kgReference
Max front axle
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6579 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6999 kgReference
4240S Serial Number Location
4240S Serial Numbers
1982
345029Reference
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1983
346464Reference
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1984
347542Reference
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1985
348359Reference
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1986
349009Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
88Reference
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Charging volts
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14Reference
Variants
7230
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base tractorReference
7230 Premium
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deluxe tractorReference
Capacities
Fuel
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207.0 LReference
Max capacity
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9999 kgReference
7230 Premium Serial Numbers
Location:
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Right side of main frame above front axleReference
Test results
Fuel use
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27.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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6657 kgReference
Speeds
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.