Overview
The CaseIH 4230 is a utility farm tractor produced between 1994 and 1997 at the manufacturing facility in Doncaster, England. It is powered by a Case 4.4L four-cylinder diesel engine providing 84 gross horsepower and 72 claimed PTO horsepower. The tractor was available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with multiple transmission options, including synchromesh, shuttle, and partial power shift varieties.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled D268 diesel engine features a 268 ci displacement and is rated at 2400 RPM, delivering 79 net horsepower and 72 claimed PTO horsepower.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
Available mechanical setups include 8-speed and 16-speed transmissions such as the synchromesh creeper and shuttle types, paired with either two-wheel or four-wheel drive systems and planetary final drives.
Hitch and Hydraulic Capabilities:
This model is equipped with a Type II rear hitch offering 3,665 pounds of lift capacity and an open center hydraulic system providing a total flow of 16.1 gpm at 2500 psi.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England / Original price was $30,000 in 1997 |
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| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | Case 4.4L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry |
| Coolant capacity | 14.5 qts (13.7 L) |
| Description | Case D268 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 268 ci (4.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10.4 qts (9.8 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Power (gross) | 84 hp (62.6 kW) |
| Power (net) | 79 hp (58.9 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart (optional) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 84 hp (62.6 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 79 hp (58.9 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 72 hp (53.7 kW) |
Transmission
| 2WD Oil capacity | 35.9 qts (34.0 L) / 35.9 qts (34.0 L) / 35.9 qts (34.0 L) / 35.9 qts (34.0 L) |
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| 4WD Oil capacity | 38.6 qts (36.5 L) / 38.6 qts (36.5 L) / 38.6 qts (36.5 L) / 38.6 qts (36.5 L) |
| Clutch | 12-inch dry cerametallic / 12-inch dry cerametallic / 12-inch dry cerametallic / 12-inch dry cerametallic |
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (L/H) plus reverse range. / Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (L/H) plus reverse with high-low (rabbit/turtle) power-shift activated by dashboard toggle switch. / Adds creeper range to the standard synchromesh gear box. Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (L/H) plus reverse in normal and creeper modes. |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 8 forward and reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Type | synchromesh / shuttle / partial power shift / synchromesh creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 8-speed shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed synchromesh creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed synchromesh / 8-speed shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed synchromesh creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical (ROPS) |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| 2WD Hydraulic system | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
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| Cab Hydraulic system | 9.7 gal (36.7 L) |
| Fuel | 20 gal (ROPS) (75.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| 2WD Capacity | 9 gal (34.1 L) |
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| Cab Capacity | 9.7 gal (36.7 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Total flow | 16.1 gpm (60.9 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | draft and position control |
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| Rear lift | 3,665 lbs (1662 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 650 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28 |
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| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 16.9-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 88.7 inches (225 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tread | 52 to 77 inches (2WD straight) (132 to 195 cm) / 48 to 80 inches (2WD sweptback) (121 to 203 cm) / 52 to 80 inches (2WD low) (132 to 203 cm) / 52 to 77 inches (2WD low-low) (132 to 195 cm) / 88 to 96 inches (tobacco) (223 to 243 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 88.7 inches (225 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Weight | 6687 to 7395 pounds |
CaseIH 4230 Weight
| Max capacity | 10150 lbs (ROPS) (4604 kg) |
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| Shipping | 6687 lbs (2WD ROPS) (3033 kg) |
References
| Description | New 3200 and 4200 Series Tractors published in 1994, by Case IH / 3200/4200 Series Tractors published in 1994, by Case IH |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4x30 rear tires. / With 18.4x30 rear tires. / With 18.4x30 rear tires. / With With 18.4x30 rear tires. Speeds in direct mode same as regular synchromesh transmission. |
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