Compare/John Deere 8230T vs John Deere 8300

John Deere 8230T vs John Deere 8300

Verdict: John Deere 8230T vs John Deere 8300

The John Deere 8230T and the John Deere 8300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 203 hp. John Deere 8230T is the lighter machine (12,439 kg vs 17,030 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 8230T is the newer design (2006 vs 1995). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

203 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

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

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Steering

electro-hydraulicReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Variants

8230

row-crop tractorReference

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8230T

crawler tractorReference

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Engine

197.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

127.3 kWReference

133.9 kWReference

Displacement

9.0 LReference

7.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

118 x 136 mmReference

116 x 121 mmReference

Power

197.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

15.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

900-2200Reference

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Operating RPM

1500-2100Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

246.1 LReference

140.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

40.0 LReference

27.3 LReference

Max power

127.3 kWReference

133.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

151.3 kWReference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Transmission

John Deere PowerShiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

149.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

173.4 kWReference

167.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

246.0 LReference

140.0 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Capacity

246.0 LReference

140.0 LReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

120.0 lpmReference

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Total flow

160.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

Rear lift

6894 kgReference

7098 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2000Reference

1000@2200Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

163.4 kWReference

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SCV flow

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113.6 lpmReference

Control

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electro-hydraulic draft sensingReference

Capacities

Fuel

492.1 LReference

511.0 LReference

Front hubs

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3.0 LReference

Front diff.

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10.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

12439 kgReference

17030 to 19422 poundsReference

Length

557 cmReference

524 cmReference

Height (cab)

312 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

55 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

44 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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311 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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294 cmReference

Front tire

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11.00-24Reference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4R46Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference

Height

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305 cmReference

Ground clearance

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58 cmReference

118.5 rear axle

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110 by 3010 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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152 to 213 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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7724 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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8402 kgReference

Operating

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8809 kgReference

Ballasted

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11897 kgReference

8230T Serial Numbers

Location:

Rear of tractor near PTOReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

140Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

925Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

John Deere 8230T Tracks

Width

381 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

44.3 l/hourReference

43.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

12202 kgReference

11601 kgReference

8300 Serial Number Location

8300 Serial Numbers

1995

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1001Reference

1996

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5001Reference

1997

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10001Reference

1998

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20001Reference

1999

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24001Reference

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.