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John Deere 8230T vs John Deere 8300T

Verdict: John Deere 8230T vs John Deere 8300T

The John Deere 8230T and the John Deere 8300T are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 8300T leads on rated power with 204 hp against 203 hp. John Deere 8230T is the lighter machine (12,439 kg vs 23,650 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 1997). In short: choose the John Deere 8300T for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 8230T 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 8230T Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 8300T Tractor
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
203 hp
204 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
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
crawlerReference
Steering
electro-hydraulicReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
8230
row-crop tractorReference
8300
wheeled tractorReference
8230T
crawler tractorReference
8300T
crawler tractorReference
Engine
Engine
197.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
127.3 kWReference
131.2 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
8.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
116 x 129 mmReference
Power
197.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
two paper elementsReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
900-2200Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
246.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
34.0 LReference
Max power
127.3 kWReference
131.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
151.3 kWReference
152.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
149.1 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
173.4 kWReference
168.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
246.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
246.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
200.0 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
120.0 lpmReference
143.8 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
6894 kgReference
7098 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
163.4 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
492.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
226 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
12439 kgReference
23650 to 25010 poundsReference
Length
557 cmReference
557 cmReference
Height (cab)
312 cmReference
312 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
55 cmReference
55 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
44 cmReference
44 cmReference
Shipping
10727 kgReference
Operating
11344 kgReference
Ballasted
12031 kgReference
8230T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractor near PTOReference
Rear of tractorReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
140Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
John Deere 8230T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
263 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
44.3 l/hourReference
44.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
12202 kgReference
12618 kgReference
8300T Serial Numbers
1997
901001Reference
1998
902001Reference
1999
904001Reference
John Deere 8300T Tracks

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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