- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2006–2009
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 8230 specs: hp, weight, years
John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02 six-cylinder diesel or John Deere 6090HRW02. The manufacturer claimed 236.8 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2377 measured 232.5 hp at the PTO of the 8230 (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 203.7 hp — 14% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
236.8 hp
176.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 23,307 lb
- 3-point lift
- 23,783 lb
- Top speed
- 24.9–31.1 mph
John Deere 8230 specs: key facts
The John Deere 8230 was built from 2006 to 2009.
Only one version of the John Deere 8230 has a laboratory test on record: the 8230 (4 WD) produced 173.4 kW (232.5 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2377.Source 1
The John Deere 8230 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 176.6 kW (236.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 8230 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The John Deere 8230 has a John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.98 L diesel unit.Source 3
The John Deere 8230 weighs 10,572 kg (23,307 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 8230 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.Source 1
The three-point hitch of the John Deere 8230 lifts 10,788 kg (23,783 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230”
How does the 8230 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 10,788 kg is high for its class — 30% above the median of 8,300 kg across the 61 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 84 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8230 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2377 measured 232.5 hp at the PTO of the 8230 (4 WD). For the 8230 as a whole the figure is the 236.8 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230”; OECD test report 2377, 2007
What engine is in an 8230?
An 8230 has a John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02, a 6-cylinder 8.98 L diesel engine. 8230 (4 WD) tractors have a John Deere 6090HRW02.
| Make & model | John Deere PowerTech-Plus 6.090 HRW-02Source 3 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 3 |
| Displacement | 548.2 ci · 8.98 LSource 3 |
| Max torque | 740 lb·ft · 1,003 N·m @ 1,502 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230”
How much will an 8230 lift?
An 8230 lifts 23,783 lb (10,788 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| System | Closed centre, load sensingSource 2 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 23,783 lb · 10,788 kgSource 2 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpmSource 2Engages under load |
| PTO shaft | 45 mm, 20 splines |
Source · OECD test report 2377, 2007
What transmission does an 8230 have?
Transmission specifications for the 8230 are below.
| Top speed | 24.9–31.1 mph · 40–50 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230”
How much does an 8230 weigh?
An 8230 weighs 23,307 lb (10,572 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 23,307 lb · 10,572 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm |
| Length | 233.8 in · 5,938 mm |
| Width | 118.6–125.6 in · 3,012–3,190 mm |
| Height | 124.2 in · 3,155 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.2 in · 336 mm |
| Front track | 64.0–88.0 in · 1,625–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 60.0–106.7 in · 1,524–2,710 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230”
What oil does an 8230 take, and how much?
An 8230 engine takes 25.5 qt (24.1 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 25.5 qt · 24.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 158.5 qt · 150.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 14.4 qt · 13.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230” · single source, not independently verified |
| Final drives | 3.6 qt · 3.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 42.3 qt · 40.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an 8230 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2377 (tested as the 8230 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 173.4 kW (232.5 hp) at 897 rpm | 46.44 L/h 12.27 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 151.9 kW (203.7 hp) at 1,047 rpm | 42.52 L/h 11.23 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 163.8 kW (219.7 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 44.42 L/h 11.73 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2377
Which tractors compare with an 8230?
Within 10% of its 236.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 9240236.8 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1998Side by side with the 8230 →
- New Holland-Fiat G 240236.8 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 8230 →
- Agco DT-205B236.7 hp engine, claimed · 2009–2010Side by side with the 8230 →
- Ford 8970236.7 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1999Side by side with the 8230 →
- New Holland 8970A236.7 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 8230 →
- Fendt 927 Vario236 hp engine, claimed · 2006–2015Side by side with the 8230 →
Common questions about the John Deere 8230
Is an 8230 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 8230 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an 8230 have?
An 8230 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 45 mm, 20 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2377; Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8330”; and Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere 8230”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 377: John Deere 8230 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2377 · published 2007-08-27 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8230 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-47841 · revision 882976. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere 8330 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-47818 · revision 883015. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document