Compare/John Deere 6230 vs John Deere 6500L

John Deere 6230 vs John Deere 6500L

Verdict: John Deere 6230 vs John Deere 6500L

The John Deere 6230 and the John Deere 6500L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 95 hp. John Deere 6500L is the lighter machine (7,740 kg vs 8,582 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6230 is the newer design (2007 vs 1994). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

95 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-E) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.Reference

Four power shift gears in four ranges. Optional left-hand reverser allows clutchless shuttle shifting.Reference

Original price

$49,565 (2010)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

6230 Premium

premium cab and upgraded featuresReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

70.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Rated Power (gross)

70.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

19:1Reference

17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

Idle RPM

850-2460Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2300Reference

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Torque

383.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

3.1 kWReference

Oil capacity

50.0 LReference

51.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

29.1 LReference

11.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4 cylinderReference

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Emissions compliance

Tier IIIReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

127.9 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

4.19x5.00 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

19:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Interval for engine oil change

500 hrReference

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Engine

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85.0 kWReference

Power

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85.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

John Deere PowrQuadReference

John Deere PowrQuad CreeperReference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

28 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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Transmission Type

Power ShuttleReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

56.7 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

51.9 LReference

48.8 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

51.9 LReference

48.8 LReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

2Reference

Total flow

109.8 lpmReference

96.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IIIReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2018 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Rear lift

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2683 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

181.7 LReference

113.6 LReference

Max capacity

7600 kgReference

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Fuel tank

181.7 LReference

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Front axle

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6.4 LReference

Front hubs

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3.4 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

240 cmReference

Weight

8582 to 10515 poundsReference

7740 to 8379 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4R24Reference

27/9.5-15Reference

Rear tire

18.4R30Reference

18.4-26Reference

Ag front

12.4R24Reference

10.5/80-15 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

18.4R30Reference

18.4-26Reference

Ground clearance

46 cmReference

39 cmReference

Shipping

4389 kgReference

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Operating

4769 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

2249 kgReference

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Max front axle

5499 kgReference

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Length

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413 cmReference

Height (cab)

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244 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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3510 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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3800 kgReference

6230 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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780Reference

Battery AH

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154Reference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Country of manufacturer

GermanyReference

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Hydraulics

Capacity Valves

8 valveReference

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Pump Rated Output (total)

29 gpmReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,900 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 to 3 ValvesReference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category II/IIIReference

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Power

Max Power

95 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

76 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

1,000 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

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Steering type

hydrostatic powerReference

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Dimensions & weight

Overall weight

4,769.5 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

18.4R30Reference

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Front Wheel Type

12.4R24Reference

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Operator station

Cab Availability

optionalReference

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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.