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John Deere 8230T vs John Deere 8560
Verdict: John Deere 8230T vs John Deere 8560
The John Deere 8230T and the John Deere 8560 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 14,549 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 1989). 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
94
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
203 hp
203 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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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
Six speeds (1-6) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between speeds 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6. Synchronized shifting between other gears and ranges.Reference
Drive
crawlerReference
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Steering
electro-hydraulicReference
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Variants
8230
row-crop tractorReference
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8230T
crawler tractorReference
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Engine
Engine
197.6 kWReference
175.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
127.3 kWReference
134.8 kWReference
Displacement
9.0 LReference
7.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
118 x 136 mmReference
116 x 121 mmReference
Power
197.6 kWReference
175.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
900-2200Reference
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Operating RPM
1500-2100Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
246.1 LReference
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Coolant capacity
40.0 LReference
54.9 LReference
Max power
127.3 kWReference
134.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
151.3 kWReference
151.1 kWReference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere PowerShiftReference
John Deere PowrSyncReference
Gears
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
149.1 kWReference
149.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)
173.4 kWReference
156.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
246.0 LReference
140.0 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
246.0 LReference
140.0 LReference
Pressure
200.0 barReference
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Valves
3 to 5Reference
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Pump flow
120.0 lpmReference
169.6 lpmReference
Total flow
160.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IIIReference
Rear lift
6894 kgReference
6796 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
163.4 kWReference
156.7 kWReference
SCV flow
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126.0 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
492.1 LReference
832.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
226 cmReference
340 cmReference
Weight
12439 kgReference
14549 kgReference
Length
557 cmReference
683 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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Operating weight
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14549 kgReference
8230T Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractor near PTOReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
120Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
925Reference
925Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
John Deere 8230T Tracks
Width
381 cmReference
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Test results
Fuel use
44.3 l/hourReference
44.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
12202 kgReference
14590 kgReference
8560 Serial Number Location
8560 Serial Numbers
1989
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1001Reference
1990
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1501Reference
1991
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2001Reference
1992
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2331Reference
1993
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3325Reference
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.