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John Deere 6230R vs John Deere 8400T

Verdict: John Deere 6230R vs John Deere 8400T

The John Deere 6230R and the John Deere 8400T 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 227 hp. John Deere 6230R is the lighter machine (9,300 kg vs 11,340 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 1997). In short: choose the John Deere 6230R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8400T 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 8400T Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
230 hp
227 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
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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
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
34.0 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
146.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
two paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
Max power
146.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
169.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoPowrReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)Reference
full powershiftReference
Valves
up to 6Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
160.1 lpmReference
143.8 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
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1969Reference
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
190.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
Rear lift
7098 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
290 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
9300 kgReference
11340 kgReference
Length
518 cmReference
557 cmReference
Width
255 cmReference
263 cmReference
Height (cab)
325 cmReference
312 cmReference
Shipping weight
9300 kgReference
Max weight
15000 kgReference
Front axle
Triple Link SuspensionReference
Operating weight
11340 kgReference
Ballasted weight
12396 kgReference
Ground clearance
55 cmReference
John Deere 6230R attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Variants
8400
wheeled tractorReference
8400T
crawler tractorReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
8400T Serial Numbers
1997
901001Reference
1998
902001Reference
1999
904001Reference
Location:
Rear of tractorReference
Questions
John Deere 8400T Tracks
Test results
Fuel use
49.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
12697 kgReference

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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