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John Deere 6230 Premium vs John Deere 6420
Verdict: John Deere 6230 Premium vs John Deere 6420
The John Deere 6230 Premium and the John Deere 6420 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 94 hp. John Deere 6230 Premium is the lighter machine (9,182 kg vs 10,064 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 2002). 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 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds slightly faster than forward.Reference
Continuously-variable transmission with built-in creeper and left-hand reverser lever. Speed-adjusting dial sets the maximum speed for each band. Setting maximum speed of Band 1 to less than 2 KPH (1.3 MPH) engages creeper mode. Only available on cab tractors.Reference
Original price
$73,773 (2010)Reference
$44,000 (2007)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
6230
basic tractorReference
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6420
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utility chassisReference
6420L
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low-profile chassisReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
70.1 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
50.0 kWReference
56.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
106 x 127 mmReference
106 x 127 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIReference
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)Reference
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Rated Power (gross)
70.1 kWReference
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Compression
19:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
850-2460Reference
845-2465Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2300Reference
1000-2300Reference
Torque
381.0 NmReference
469.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Starter power
3.0 kWReference
3.0 kWReference
Oil capacity
50.0 LReference
60.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
29.1 LReference
13.6 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dryReference
Max power
71.5 kWReference
56.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
66.9 kWReference
70.3 kWReference
Engine
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82.0 kWReference
Power
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82.0 kWReference
Oil change
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500 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere AutoQuad PlusReference
John Deere IVTReference
Gears
24 forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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wet discReference
Oil type
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JD Hy-GardReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
63.4 kWReference
67.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
71.5 kWReference
77.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
60.2 LReference
60.2 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
infinitely variable transmissionReference
Capacity
60.2 LReference
60.2 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Rear valves
2 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
94.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIN/II (optional)Reference
IIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2018 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000 (optional)Reference
540/1000Reference
Front PTO
optionalReference
optionalReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
69.7 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
Valves
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4Reference
Rear lift
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2152 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2185Reference
Capacities
Fuel
181.7 LReference
185.1 LReference
Max capacity
7999 kgReference
7999 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
240 cmReference
240 cmReference
Weight
9182 to 9678 poundsReference
10064 to 11110 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9R30Reference
18.4-34 (2WD)Reference
Ag front
12.4R24 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
16.9R30Reference
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Rear axle
78 by 2555 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 201 cmReference
151 to 201 cmReference
Rear tread
160 to 230 cmReference
160 to 230 cmReference
Shipping
4389 kgReference
4751 kgReference
Max Drawbar
2249 kgReference
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Max front axle
5499 kgReference
5499 kgReference
Max rear axle
5998 kgReference
6497 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34 (4WD)Reference
Length
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413 cmReference
Min Width
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156 cmReference
Height
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249 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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45 cmReference
Operating
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5039 kgReference
John Deere 6230 Premium attachments
6230 Premium Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
115Reference
150Reference
Charging volts
14Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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154Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
20.8 l/hourReference
21.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
4894 kgReference
4497 kgReference
Speeds
6420 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor's main frame.Reference
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.