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John Deere 6230 Specs ( 2007-2012 )

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Nebraska Test #S628

John Deere 6230 POWRQUAD PLUS DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 80.9 hp

Max Pull 10,790 lbs

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Overview

The John Deere 6230 is a farm tractor produced in Mannheim, Germany, between 2007 and 2012, featuring a 4.5L 4-cylinder diesel engine with a gross rating of 95 hp. It offers multiple transmission options, including 12-speed synchronized and 24-speed partial power shift systems, and is equipped with a Tier III emissions-compliant turbocharged engine.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 90.9 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 10,790 lbs.

Engine and Mechanical Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a 276 cubic inch PowerTech E engine featuring a dual dry element air cleaner, 19:1 compression ratio, and a 115-amp charging system.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: This unit features an open-center load sensing hydraulic system with a 21.1 gpm flow rate and a Rear Type II/III hitch rated for a lift capacity of 4,450 lbs at 24 inches.

Production

Description	Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer	John Deere
Original price	$49,565 (2010)

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual dry element / dual dry element
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) / 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression	19:1 / 19:1
Coolant capacity	28 qts (ROPS) (26.5 L) / 28 qts (ROPS) (26.5 L)
Description	John Deere 4045HL280 PowerTech E / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled vertical inline / Original engine, used in the basic 6230 from 2007 through the 2009 model year. / John Deere 4045HL287 PowerTech E / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled vertical inline / Replacement engine, first used in the 2010 model year.
Displacement	276 ci (4.5 L) / 276 ci (4.5 L)
Emissions	Tier III
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (0.457 mm) / 0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order	1-3-4-2 / 1-3-4-2
Idle RPM	850-2460 / 850-2460
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm) / 0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Oil capacity	16.8 qts (15.9 L) / 16.8 qts (15.9 L)
Operating RPM	1500-2300 / 1500-2300
Rated Power (gross)	94 hp (70.1 kW) / 95 hp (70.8 kW)
Rated RPM	2300 / 2300
Starter power	4.0 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Torque	282 lb-ft (382.4 Nm) / 283 lb-ft (383.7 Nm)
Torque RPM	1500 / 1600
Engine (gross)	95 hp (70.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	75 hp (2007-2009) (55.9 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc
Description	Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting. / Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-E) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.
Gears	12 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	54.8 qts (51.9 L) / 54.8 qts (51.9 L) / 51.6 qts (48.8 L) / 52.8 qts (50.0 L)
Transmission	John Deere SyncroPlus / John Deere PowrReverser / John Deere PowrQuad / John Deere PowrQuad
Type	fully synchronized / synchronized with power shuttle / partial power shift / partial power shift
Transmission type	12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed synchronized with power shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift
Transmission type	12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed synchronized with power shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Description	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel	43.6 gal (165.0 L)
Hydraulic system	13.7 gal (51.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	13.7 gal (51.9 L)
Pressure	2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow	21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm)
Type	open-center load sensing
Valves	1 to 3

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	4,450 lbs (2018 kg)
Rear Type	II/III

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	115
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance	18.5 inches (46 cm)
Wheelbase	94.5 inches (240 cm)
Front tire	12.4R24
Rear tire	18.4R30
Weight	8582 to 10515 pounds
Wheelbase	94.5 inches (240 cm)
Ag front	12.4R24
Ag rear	18.4R30

6230 Serial Number Location

Description	On the main tractor frame, right side, above the front axle.

John Deere 6230 Weight

Max capacity	16,755 lbs (7600 kg)
Max Drawbar	4,960 lbs (2249 kg)
Max front axle	4,520 lbs (2WD) (2050 kg)
Operating	10,515 lbs (4769 kg)
Shipping	8,582 lbs (2WD ROPS) (3892 kg)

References

Description	6030 and 7030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere / Specialty Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere / Specialty Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere

Speeds

Description	With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Variants

6230 Premium	premium cab and upgraded features

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S628

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Test Date: March - June, 2007

Location: DLG Test Centre, Technology and Farm inputs, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

90.90 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

76.60 hp

0.45 lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

83.50 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	252 lb.-ft. (367 Nm) at 1500 rpm
Torque Rise	54.8%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	76.60	57.10	2300	1042
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	83.50	62.30	2208	1000
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	90.90	67.80	1900

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
76.60	2300	4.94	0.45	15.50	N/A
66.60	2358	4.54	0.48	14.66	N/A
51.00	2398	3.96	0.54	12.89	N/A
34.30	2431	3.35	0.68	10.25	N/A
17.40	2458	2.77	1.11	6.30	N/A
N/A	2461	1.99	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power—7th (B3) Gear	67.00	5,525	4.55	4.30	61	176
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—7th (B3) Ge...	52.10	4,120	4.74	3.40	61	174
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—7th (B3) Ge...	35.00	2,710	4.84	2.40	61	171
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	52.20	4,125	4.74	3.50	63	174
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	35.10	2,730	4.82	2.50	61	171

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Barometer Hg	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
5th (B1)	70.50	10,790	2.45	2012	15.00	13.35	0.52	30.00	61	174
6th (B2)	76.80	9,705	2.97	1901	9.60	14.16	0.49	30.00	61	181
7th (B3)	79.30	8,120	3.66	1900	7.00	14.72	0.48	30.00	61	183
8th (C1)	78.90	6,995	4.23	1900	5.90	14.59	0.48	29.90	61	180
9th (B4)	78.60	6,455	4.57	1900	5.20	14.57	0.48	29.90	61	181
10th (C2)	80.20	5,840	5.15	1902	4.30	14.85	0.47	30.00	48	180
11th (C3)	80.90	4,880	6.21	1900	3.80	14.97	0.47	29.90	53	180
12th (C4)	78.30	3,835	7.66	1901	3.10	14.52	0.48	29.90	53	180

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	four cylinder vertical with turbocharger and intercooler
Displacement	276 cu in (4525 ml)
Bore & Stroke	4.19" x 5.00" (106.5 mm x 127.0 mm)
Compression Ratio	16.7 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	16 forward (19.13 mph max)
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	Fuel No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 460/85R38; **; 12 (80) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 340/85R28; **; 12 (80) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	20.5 in (520 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	6,580 lbs
Front	4,100 lbs
Total	10,680 lbs

John Deere 6230 Specs ( 2007-2012 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

6230 Serial Number Location

John Deere 6230 Weight

References

Speeds

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks