Tractor · 1973Unverified
John Deere 4230
John Deere 4230 — Generation II Series · 100 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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
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
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
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
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.