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John Deere 6230R vs John Deere 8640

Verdict: John Deere 6230R vs John Deere 8640

The John Deere 6230R and the John Deere 8640 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 229 hp. John Deere 6230R is the lighter machine (9,300 kg vs 12,823 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 1979). In short: choose the John Deere 6230R for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8640 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 8640 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
230 hp
229 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
With 18.4-38 tires.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic front and rearReference
hydraulic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
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
10.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
130 x 127 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
2100Reference
Operating RPM
1600-2100Reference
1500-2100Reference
Torque
1074.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
29.0 LReference
45.4 LReference
Engine
205.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
151.6 kWReference
Power
205.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
15.2:1Reference
Idle RPM
800-2300Reference
Oil capacity
155.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
170.6 kWReference
Max power
151.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
AutoPowrReference
John Deere Quad-RangeReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
16 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
infinitely-variable transmission (IVT)Reference
partial power shiftReference
Valves
up to 6Reference
2Reference
Pump flow
160.1 lpmReference
124.9 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@2100Reference
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
170.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
155.2 LReference
Capacity
155.2 LReference
Rear lift
3876 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
290 cmReference
317 cmReference
Weight
9300 kgReference
12823 kgReference
Length
518 cmReference
567 cmReference
Width
255 cmReference
Height (cab)
325 cmReference
Shipping weight
9300 kgReference
Max weight
15000 kgReference
Front axle
Triple Link SuspensionReference
99 by 3007 mmReference
Front tire
18.4-34Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
18.4-34Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
Operating weight
12823 kgReference
Ground clearance
46 cmReference
Rack-and-pinion rear axle
99 by 3007 mmReference
Front tread
160 to 330 cmReference
Rear tread
160 to 330 cmReference
John Deere 6230R attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Charging amps
90Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
975Reference
Capacities
Fuel
810.0 LReference
8640 Serial Number Location
8640 Serial Numbers
1979
1500Reference
1980
3198Reference
1981
5704Reference
1982
7960Reference
John Deere 8640 Height
Hood
221 cmReference
Cab
321 cmReference
Exhaust
341 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
54.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
12601 kgReference
Speeds

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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