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John Deere 4230

Name: John Deere 4230
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 4230 — Generation II Series · 100 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 4230 is a tractor model with a rated output of 100 hp, positioning it centrally within its power class. Manufactured between 1973 and 1977, this model features a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives through four-wheel drive via a powershift transmission. The listed weight for the tractor is 8100-10800 pounds, while its intended applications include areas of around 200-800 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

100 hp

Max power

62.6 kW

Weight

8100 to 10800 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

155 rows

Recorded power

100 hp

Transmissions

8-speed partially synchronized

Production years

1973-1977

Verified variants

1 linked source document displayed

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference

Total built33 (gasoline)Reference

Total built90 (Low-Profile)Reference

The John Deere 4230 was the Generation II replacement for the popular 4020. A row-crop tricycle front-end was an option on the 4230. Along with the smaller 4030, this was the final tractor from the Deere's Waterloo factory to have a tricycle option.Reference

Drive4x2 2WDReference

Drive4x4 HFWD 4WDReference

Final drivesplanetaryReference

Differential lockhydro-mechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Four-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional. Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning optional.Reference

Variants

4230row-cropReference

4230 Hi-Crophigh clearanceReference

4230 LPlow-profileReference

Engine

John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl dieselReference

John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasolineReference

Drawbar (tested)62.6 kWReference

John DeereReference

dieselReference

6-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaftReference

Displacement6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke108 x 121 mmReference

Air cleanerdry with secondary elementReference

Pre-heatingether injectionReference

Pre-heatingcoolant heaterReference

Compression16.2:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM800-2400Reference

Operating RPM1500-2200Reference

Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity16.1 LReference

Coolant capacity22.7 LReference

gasolineReference

liquid-cooledReference

The gasoline engine was only available during the 1973 model year for the Deere 4230.Reference

Displacement5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke108 x 108 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed74.8 kWReference

Max power62.6 kWReference

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6-cylinder | 6-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed2,200 | 1,500-2,200 RPMReference

Bore and stroke4.25x4.75 inchesReference

Compression ratio16.2:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft | 24 qtsReference

Transmission

8-speed partially synchronizedReference

16-speed partial power shiftReference

8-speed full power shiftReference

13-speed creeperReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-RangeReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discReference

Oil capacity60.6 LReference

Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-RangeReference

Typepartial power shiftReference

Gears16 forward and 6 reverseReference

Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 in each range with a synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2-3. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Power ShiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchhydraulic wet discsReference

Oil capacity58.7 LReference

TransmissionSyncro-Range CreeperReference

TypecreeperReference

Gears13 forward and 4 reverseReference

Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged.Reference

Rear Axle Drive TypeplanetaryReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)74.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)74.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system60.6 LReference

Typeclosed centerReference

Capacity60.6 LReference

Valves1 to 3Reference

Rear TypeIIReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel140.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase264 cmReference

Weight8100 to 10800 poundsReference

Front tire9.5L-15Reference

Rear tire18.4-34Reference

Ag front9.5L-15Reference

Ag rear18.4-34Reference

Ag front7.5L-15Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag front11.00-12Reference

Ag front7.50-18Reference

Ag front10.00-16Reference

Ag front12.4-24Reference

Ag rear23.1-26Reference

Ag rear23.1-30Reference

Ag rear20.8-34Reference

Ag rear16.9-34Reference

Ag rear15.5-38Reference

Ag rear16.9-38Reference

Ag rear18.4-38Reference

2WD Length420 cmReference

4WD Length430 cmReference

Width227 cmReference

Width138 cmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2286 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2438 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2641 mmReference

Rack-and-pinion rear axle86 by 2870 mmReference

Front tread121 to 200 cmReference

Front tread132 to 218 cmReference

Front tread147 to 243 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 238 cmReference

Rear tread152 to 256 cmReference

Rear tread154 to 276 cmReference

Rear tread154 to 299 cmReference

Shipping3674 kgReference

Shipping3855 kgReference

Operating4898 kgReference

Ballasted6418 kgReference

Steering wheel220 cmReference

John Deere 4230 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4230 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4230, above the PTO shaft.Reference

4230 Serial Numbers

19731000Reference

197413000Reference

197522074Reference

197628957Reference

197735588Reference

Final42331Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Battery options2 | 2Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 148 loaderReference

John Deere 158 loaderReference

John Deere 4230 Height

Cab279 cmReference

Exhaust385 cmReference

Test results

Diesel Quad-Range 2WDOctober 13 - 24, 1972Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1112 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use26.9 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use26.5 l/hourReference

Max pull5057 kgReference

Speeds

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

General

Make & ModelJohn DeereReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typeclosed centerReference

Remote Valves1 to 3Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Width227.6 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Front Wheel tread range9.5L-15, 7.5L-15, 7.50-16, 11.00-12, 7.50-18, 10.00-16, 12.4-24Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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