Compare/John Deere 6M 200 vs John Deere 8230T

John Deere 6M 200 vs John Deere 8230T

Verdict: John Deere 6M 200 vs John Deere 8230T

The John Deere 6M 200 and the John Deere 8230T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8230T leads on rated power with 203 hp against 197 hp. John Deere 8230T is the lighter machine (12,439 kg vs 18,739 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6M 200 is the newer design (2024 vs 2006). In short: choose the John Deere 8230T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 6M 200 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

197 hp

203 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Full power shift transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Transmission defaults to gear 7-forward and 2-reverse on startup, although this may be re-programmed. Automatic PowerShift (APS) enables automatic shifting to maintain engine load.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Steering

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

325.1 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

23.5 LReference

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Engine (gross)

147.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

162.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.8 LReference

9.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 127 mmReference

118 x 136 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

147.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

162.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

935.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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197.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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127.3 kWReference

Power

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197.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Idle RPM

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900-2200Reference

Operating RPM

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1500-2100Reference

Oil capacity

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246.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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40.0 LReference

Max power

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127.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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151.3 kWReference

Transmission

AutoPowr IVTReference

John Deere PowerShiftReference

Type

infinitely variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

118.6 kWReference

149.1 kWReference

Rear valves

0 to 3Reference

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Mid valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

155.2 lpmReference

120.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5146 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIINReference

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Front lift

3297 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1969Reference

1000@2000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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PTO (tested)

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173.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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246.0 LReference

Capacity

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246.0 LReference

Pressure

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200.0 barReference

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

Total flow

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160.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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6894 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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163.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

8700 kgReference

12439 kgReference

Front tire

420/85R30Reference

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Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 480/80R46Reference

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Length

498 cmReference

557 cmReference

Width

254 cmReference

381 cmReference

Height

306 cmReference

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Shipping weight

8500 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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312 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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55 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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44 cmReference

John Deere 6M 200 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

250Reference

200Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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925Reference

Attachment overview

Variants

8230

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row-crop tractorReference

8230T

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crawler tractorReference

Capacities

Fuel

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492.1 LReference

8230T Serial Numbers

Location:

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Rear of tractor near PTOReference

John Deere 8230T Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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44.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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12202 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.