Compare/John Deere 6230 vs John Deere 6603

John Deere 6230 vs John Deere 6603

Verdict: John Deere 6230 vs John Deere 6603

The John Deere 6230 and the John Deere 6603 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 95 hp. John Deere 6230 is the lighter machine (8,582 kg vs 8,776 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6230 holds more fuel (181.7 L vs 157.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 6230 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

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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

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, (R) in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference

Original price

$49,565 (2010)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

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

6.8 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

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

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

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

3.1 kWReference

Oil capacity

50.0 LReference

57.9 LReference

Coolant capacity

29.1 LReference

18.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

0.330 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

0.432 mmReference

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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83.5 kWReference

Power

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83.5 kWReference

Transmission

John Deere PowrQuadReference

Top Shaft Synchronized (TSS)Reference

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

305mm cerametalic dry discReference

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

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Type

partial power shiftReference

partially synchronizedReference

Capacity

51.9 LReference

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Pressure

200.0 barReference

189.6 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Total flow

109.8 lpmReference

56.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IIIReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2018 kgReference

2189 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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56.8 lpmReference

Control

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mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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2400 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2100Reference

Capacities

Fuel

181.7 LReference

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Max capacity

7600 kgReference

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Fuel tank

181.7 LReference

157.8 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

240 cmReference

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Weight

8582 to 10515 poundsReference

8776 to 10252 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4R24Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4R30Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

12.4R24Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R30Reference

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Ground clearance

46 cmReference

45 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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2WD Wheelbase

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264 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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263 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

2WD Length

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444 cmReference

4WD Length

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435 cmReference

Width

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185 cmReference

Flanged rear axle

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1671 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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149 to 204 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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161 to 201 cmReference

Rear tread

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151 to 201 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3980 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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4246 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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4380 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4650 kgReference

Steering wheel

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209 cmReference

6230 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

115Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

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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6603 Serial Number Location

6603 Serial Numbers

2002

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1228Reference

2003

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1486Reference

2004

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1908Reference

2005

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2363Reference

2006

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3178Reference

2007

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3986Reference

John Deere 6603 Height

Hood

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177 cmReference

ROPS

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281 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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211 cmReference

Cab

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198 cmReference

Exhaust

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299 cmReference

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.