John Deere 6M 230 Specs ( 2024-Present )
Overview
The John Deere 6M 230 is a four-wheel drive farm utility tractor manufactured in Mannheim, Germany, starting in 2024. It is equipped with a 6.8L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 266.6 gross horsepower and an AutoPowr infinitely variable transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The 6.8L 6-cylinder engine produces a gross 266.6 hp and a claimed PTO output of 184 hp, supported by a 108.3 gallon fuel tank and 6.2 gallon DEF capacity.
Transmission and Mechanical Drive:
This model features an AutoPowr infinitely variable transmission with infinite forward and reverse gears, an electro-hydraulic differential lock, and planetary final drives.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The configuration includes a 41 gpm pump flow with a Rear Type III/IIIN hitch capable of lifting 12996 lbs at 24 inches, plus an optional front hitch with 9692 lbs of lift.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany / Original price was $311,278 in 2025 |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 6.2 gal (23.5 L) |
| Fuel tank | 108.3 gal (409.9 L) |
| Engine (gross) | 266.6 hp (198.8 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 249.4 hp (186.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 184 hp (137.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | infinitely variable transmission |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
| Transmission | AutoPowr IVT |
| Type | infinitely variable transmission |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. JDLink |
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| Description | Power steering |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Mid valves | 2 to 4 |
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| Pump flow | 41 gpm (155.2 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 0 to 3 |
Hitch
| Front Hitch | IIIN |
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| Front lift | 9692 lbs (4396 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12996 lbs (5894 kg) |
| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1960 / 1000@1967 |
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 250 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (front axle) | 21.4 inches (54 cm) |
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| Height | 126 inches (320 cm) |
| Length | 200.2 inches (508 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 18739 lbs (8500 kg) |
| Weight | 21164 lbs (9599 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 inches (290 cm) |
| Width | 100.3 inches (254 cm) |
| Front tire | 420/85R30 |
| Rear tire | 520/85R42 |
| Weight | 18739 to 21164 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 114.2 inches (290 cm) |
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 520/85R42 |
John Deere 6M 230 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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References
| Description | 6M Tractors published in 2024, by John Deere |
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