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John Deere 4930 vs John Deere 7230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 4930 vs John Deere 7230 Premium
The John Deere 4930 and the John Deere 7230 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 7230 Premium leads on rated power with 131 hp against 130 hp. John Deere 4930 is the lighter machine (10,523 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 1978). In short: choose the John Deere 7230 Premium for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 4930 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
130 hp
131 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 24.5x32 rear tires.Reference
Optional creeper adds an additional 12 forward and reverse gears.Reference
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WDReference
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Differential lock
hydraulic rearReference
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Original price
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$107,075 (2011)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
246.0 LReference
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Engine
119.3 kWReference
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Displacement
7.6 LReference
6.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
116 x 121 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Power
119.3 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
high-pressure common railReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
800-2400Reference
850-2460Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2200Reference
1300-2300Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
53.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
34.1 LReference
33.7 LReference
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
Compression
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19:1Reference
Torque
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554.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1700Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter power
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3.0 kWReference
Oil change
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500 h (premium oil)Reference
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
Power ShiftReference
John Deere PowrQuad Plus CreeperReference
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
28 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
96.9 kWReference
82.0 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
200.0 barReference
2WD Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
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4WD Pump flow
100.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIINReference
2N/2 (optional)Reference
Control
position and draft controlReference
electronic lower linkReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Engine RPM
540@2200Reference
1000@2208Reference
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
Pump flow
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109.8 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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3747 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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88.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
271 cmReference
264 cmReference
Weight
10523 to 11523 poundsReference
10800 to 12005 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-15Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
23.1x30Reference
18.4R38 (2WD)Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
18.4x36 (duals)Reference
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Length
402 cmReference
475 cmReference
Width
228 cmReference
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Height
297 cmReference
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Front tread
141 to 232 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
172 to 279 cmReference
152 to 302 cmReference
2WD Shipping
4773 kgReference
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4WD Shipping
5226 kgReference
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Ballasted
8401 kgReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference
Height (cab)
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290 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
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
4930 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
61Reference
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Cab Charging amps
72Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
800Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
5DReference
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Charging volts
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14Reference
Speeds
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
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.