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John Deere 6215 vs John Deere 6230 Premium
Verdict: John Deere 6215 vs John Deere 6230 Premium
The John Deere 6215 and the John Deere 6230 Premium are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6230 Premium leads on rated power with 94 hp against 93 hp. John Deere 6215 is the lighter machine (7,695 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 2003). In short: choose the John Deere 6230 Premium for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6215 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
93 hp
94 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 20% faster than forward speeds.Reference
With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rearReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
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$73,773 (2010)Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
165.0 LReference
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Engine (gross)
69.0 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
67.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
46.4 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Rated Power (net)
67.1 kWReference
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Rated Power (gross)
69.0 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Compression
17.8:1Reference
19:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2300Reference
1500-2300Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.1 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
15.9 LReference
50.0 LReference
ROPS Coolant capacity
11.0 LReference
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Cab Coolant capacity
13.5 LReference
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Max power
46.4 kWReference
71.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
55.6 kWReference
66.9 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Emission control
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exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
Idle RPM
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850-2460Reference
Torque
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381.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Coolant capacity
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29.1 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
PowrQuadReference
John Deere AutoQuad PlusReference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
53.7 kWReference
63.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
59.9 kWReference
71.5 kWReference
Type
four-speed power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Valves
1 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
66.2 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
Control
electro-hydraulic lower-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2280 kgReference
2018 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
wet discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
56.6 kWReference
69.7 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
Front PTO
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optionalReference
Front PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
240 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
7695 to 8987 poundsReference
9182 to 9678 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-30Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-30Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 18.4-30Reference
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2WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
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4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
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Length
413 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
246 cmReference
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2WD ROPS Shipping
3490 kgReference
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2WD Cab Shipping
3891 kgReference
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4WD ROPS Shipping
3687 kgReference
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4WD Cab Shipping
4076 kgReference
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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
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
John Deere 6215 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
115Reference
Battery CCA
830Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
110Reference
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Charging volts
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14Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
19.3 l/hourReference
20.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
4300 kgReference
4894 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
6230
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basic tractorReference
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
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.