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John Deere 6230R vs John Deere 8400

Verdict: John Deere 6230R vs John Deere 8400

The John Deere 6230R and the John Deere 8400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6230R leads on rated power with 230 hp against 228 hp. John Deere 6230R is the lighter machine (9,300 kg vs 18,709 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6230R is the newer design (2016 vs 1995). In short: choose the John Deere 6230R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8400 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 6230R Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8400 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
230 hp
228 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
electro-hydraulicReference
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
470.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
171.5 kWReference
Engine (net)
164.1 kWReference
Engine (max)
201.3 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
116 x 129 mmReference
Emissions
Stage IVReference
Emission control
diesel particulate filter, diesel oxidation catalyst, and selective catalytic reductionReference
Rated Power (net)
164.1 kWReference
Rated Power (gross)
171.5 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
200.6 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
201.3 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high-pressure common railReference
Cooling system
electric-drive fanReference
liquid-cooled inline | 30 qtsReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Operating RPM
1600-2100Reference
Torque
1074.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
29.0 LReference
28.4 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
150.8 kWReference
Compression
15.1:1Reference
Oil capacity
140.1 LReference
Max power
150.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
170.2 kWReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6-cylinder 12-valveReference
Rated engine speed
2,200Reference
Bore and stroke
4.56x5.06 inchesReference
Compression ratio
15.1:1Reference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoPowrReference
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
forward and reverse options
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
inboard planetaryReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)Reference
full power shiftReference
Valves
up to 6Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
160.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6999 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift
4399 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1969Reference
1000@2200Reference
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
188.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system
140.0 LReference
Capacity
140.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
SCV flow
113.6 lpmReference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear lift
7098 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
290 cmReference
294 cmReference
Weight
9300 kgReference
18709 to 19190 poundsReference
Length
518 cmReference
524 cmReference
Width
255 cmReference
Height (cab)
325 cmReference
305 cmReference
Shipping weight
9300 kgReference
Max weight
15000 kgReference
Front axle
Triple Link SuspensionReference
Front tire
14.9R34Reference
Rear tire
18.4R46Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference
Clearance (front axle)
58 cmReference
Rack and pinion rear axle
110 by 3009 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
8486 kgReference
Operating
8704 kgReference
Ballasted
13409 kgReference
John Deere 6230R attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Battery options
2 | 2Reference
Total cold cranking amps
925Reference
Capacities
Fuel
511.0 LReference
Front hubs
3.0 LReference
Front diff.
10.9 LReference
8400 Serial Number Location
8400 Serial Numbers
1995
1001Reference
1996
6001Reference
1997
10001Reference
1998
20001Reference
1999
24001Reference
Test results
Fuel use
47.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
13263 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
Rear Axle Type
Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion: 4.331 by 118.5 inchesReference
Country of manufacturer
Row-Crop tractor | Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 (1.75), 540/1,000 (1.375 optional)Reference
Steering & brakes
Brakes
differential hydraulic wet discReference
Steering type
powerReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)Reference
Maximum operating pressure
2,900 psiReference
Remote Valves
3 to 5Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3/3NReference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Dimensions & weight
Height Over Cab
305.3 cmReference
Overall Height
305.3 cmReference
Overall Length
524.5 cmReference
Front axle clearance
58.9 cmReference
Rear Axle Width
11 cmReference
Rear Axle Length
301 cmReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
CommandView Cab standard. Row-Trak guidance optional.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.

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