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John Deere 6R 230 vs John Deere WA-14

Verdict: John Deere 6R 230 vs John Deere WA-14

The John Deere 6R 230 and the John Deere WA-14 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 6R 230 leads on rated power with 227 hp against 225 hp. John Deere 6R 230 is the lighter machine (9,300 kg vs 12,029 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 6R 230 is the newer design (2022 vs 1968). In short: choose the John Deere 6R 230 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere WA-14 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 6R 230 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere WA-14 Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
227 hp
225 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
WagnerReference
liquid-cooledReference
Five forward and one reverse with air-assist hi/lo range selection. Shifting on the move possible by double clutching.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rearReference
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
Distributor
John DeereReference
Total built
23Reference
Steering
151.4 LReference
Engine
Fuel tank
470.1 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
25.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
169.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
186.0 kWReference
Displacement
6.8 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
169.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
186.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
850-2250Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
Torque
1074.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
6Reference
Emissions compliance
Final Tier 4Reference
Engine torque at rated speed
Option 1: 2,100 rpm\\nOption 2: 1,074 NmReference
Interval for engine oil change
750 hoursReference
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hoursReference
Cooling system
29.4 LReference
Engine
167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
132.7 kWReference
Power
167.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
Compression
14.9:1Reference
Coolant capacity
47.3 LReference
Oil capacity
37.9 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere IVTReference
Fuller RTO-910Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission Type
IVTReference
forward and reverse options
IVTReference
Wheel Drive
MFWDReference
Rear Axle Drive Type
Inboard planetary three pinionReference
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hoursReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
166.3 kWReference
Type
continuously-variable transmissionReference
open centerReference
Pressure
204.8 barReference
Pump flow
194.9 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
SCV flow
115.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
Control
electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6999 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIINReference
Front lift (at ends)
4399 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
355.6mm dry discsReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1965Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Hydraulic system
196.8 LReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
Total flow
246.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
113.6 lpmReference
Steering cap.
151.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
289 cmReference
345 cmReference
Weight
9300 kgReference
12029 kgReference
Front tire
420/85R30Reference
23.1-30Reference
Rear tire
520/85R42Reference
23.1-30Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 520/85R42Reference
Length
523 cmReference
652 cmReference
Height (cab)
329 cmReference
330 cmReference
Max weight
15000 kgReference
Bar rear axle
100 by 3009 mmReference
Ag front
18.4-34Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
Width
264 cmReference
Height
251 cmReference
Ground clearance
48 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
250Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
205Reference
Alternator size
250 ampReference
Battery options
12 VReference
Total cold cranking amps
1,850 CCAReference
Battery Group
8DReference
General
Make & Model
NJDXL06.8,324Reference
SCV control
Joystick: AvailableReference
Drawbar category
Category 3Reference
Drawbar Maximum vertical load
3,527-6,172 lbReference
Rear Axle Differential Lock
ElectrohydraulicReference
Radio
StandardReference
Country of manufacturer
GermanyReference
Type of headlight bulb
Standard: Halogen, 65 W W\\nOptional: LEDReference
Capacities
Capacity
415 cu. in.Reference
196.8 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
25 LReference
Crankcase oil volume
6.2 U.S. galReference
Fuel
454.2 LReference
Power
Max Power
253 hpReference
Rated Power
230 hpReference
Power boost
10 percentReference
PTO
PTO Power
184 hpReference
PTO torque rise
40 percentReference
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
Rear PTO Control
Electrical modulationReference
Rear PTO RPM
1,000 rpmReference
Front PTO Power
AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Pump Rated Output (total)
160 l/minReference
Remote Valves
9Reference
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
sixReference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
3/3NReference
Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity
15,432Reference
Rear Hitch Sensing Type
ElectrohydraulicReference
Front Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3NReference
Front Hitch lift capacity beyond lift points
At hook ends: 3,300 kg\\n7,275 lbReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Width
1,892 mmReference
Overall weight
9,300 kgReference
Wheels & tyres
Rear Wheel Type
520/85R42 R1WReference
Rear wheel tread range
MFWD: With TLS and brakes: 2,370 in.\\n93.3 in.Reference
Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
Cab glass area
65.77 sq ftReference
Cab space
117.59 cu ftReference
Seat Suspension
AvailableReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
Hydrostatic powerReference

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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