Overview
The CaseIH 9230 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced in Fargo, North Dakota, between 1990 and 1995. It features a CDC 8.3L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 235 hp and a 12-speed full power shift transmission. The machine is built on an articulated frame with an operating weight of 24,106 pounds when equipped with dual tires.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
According to OCED Tractor Test 1649, this model delivered a maximum PTO power of 218.20 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 25,061 lbs.
Transmission and Speed Control:
The 12-speed full power shift transmission uses two right-hand levers and includes a Skip-Shift feature to facilitate quick transitions from first gear into fourth, sixth, or eighth gears.
Hydraulic and Lift Specifications:
Equipped with a closed center hydraulic system providing 28 gpm of flow and 2,500 psi of pressure, the tractor supports an optional rear hitch with a lift capacity of 12,750 lbs.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $100,000 in 1995 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.488x5.315 inches (114 x 135 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 29.6 qts (28.0 L) |
| Description | CDC / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci (8.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Power | 235 hp (175.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 701 lb-ft (950.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 177.51 hp (132.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 207 hp (154.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 218.20 hp (162.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Full power shift transmission operated with two right-hand levers; one for shifting gears and the other for forward/reverse. Skip-Shift feature allows the transmission to quickly shift from first into higher gears (4th, 6th, 8th). |
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Transmission type | 12-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional deluxe cab adds side and rear window wipers plus internal storage compartments. |
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| Description | Integrated hydraulic caliper disc brakes |
| Differential lock | front and rear optional |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic power with articulation and front-axle steering |
Capacity
| Fuel | 115 gal (435.3 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Total flow | 28 gpm (106.0 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Control | draft control optional |
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| Rear lift | 12750 lbs (5783 kg) |
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 625 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 125 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 18.4-38 |
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| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
| Bar rear axle | 4.0 by 119.5 inches (101 by 3035 mm) |
| Front tread | 60 to 130 inches (152 to 330 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 129.6 inches (329 cm) |
| Length | 241.6 inches (613 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 130 inches (152 to 330 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 120.4 inches (305 cm) |
| Width | 119.5 inches (axles) (303 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 18000 to 24106 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 120.4 inches (305 cm) |
9230 Serial Numbers
| 1990 | JCB0004600 |
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| 1991 | JCB0026501 |
| 1992 | JCB0028400 |
| 1993 | JCB0030500 |
| 1994 | JEE0031773 |
| 1995 | JEE0032808 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Under the left-side steps on front fender |
CaseIH 9230 Weight
| Max capacity | 26000 lbs (11793 kg) |
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| Operating | 24106 lbs*Weight with 18.4R38 duals. (10934 kg) |
| Shipping | 18000 lbs (8164 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 1649
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDJune 10 - 14, 1991Link: OCED Tractor Test 1649 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 11.9 gal/hour (45.0 l/hour) / 11.7 gal/hour (44.3 l/hour) / 11.8 gal/hour (44.7 l/hour) / 11.6 gal/hour (43.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 218.20 hp (162.7 kW) / 177.51 hp (132.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 25,061 lbs (11367 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 198.63 hp (148.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 207.83 hp (155.0 kW) |
References
| Description | 9200 Series 4WD published in 1993, by CaseIH / 9230 Articulated Frame published by CaseIH |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4x38 tires. |
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Variants
| 9230 | articulated |
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| 9240 | four-wheel steer |