John Deere 7230 Specs ( 2007-2011 )
Overview
The John Deere 7230 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Mannheim, Germany, between 2007 and 2011, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 135 gross horsepower. It was available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with multiple transmission options, including SyncroPlus and PowrQuad systems offering up to 24 forward gears.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The liquid-cooled John Deere 6068HL engine produces 135 gross horsepower and 110 claimed PTO horsepower, with a maximum torque of 399 lb-ft at 1500 RPM.
Weight and Chassis Configuration:
This model features a ballasted weight of 15,075 pounds and a maximum capacity of 20,945 pounds, supported by a 104.3-inch to 106.3-inch wheelbase depending on the drive type.
Transmission and Hydraulic Specifications:
Equipped with a constant flow load sensing hydraulic system providing 21.1 gpm of pump flow and 2900 psi of pressure, the tractor utilizes various synchronized or partial power shift transmissions.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany / Original price was $69,616 in 2011 / The basic 7230 was available with ROPS or a basic cab. Upgraded hydraulics and hitch were optional with ROPS. Upgraded systems with a cab were only available on the 7230 Premium model. |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements / dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) / 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Cab Coolant capacity | 35.6 qts (33.7 L) |
| Coolant capacity | 32.8 qts (ROPS) (31.0 L) |
| Description | John Deere 6068HL280 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled / John Deere 6068HL282 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 414.4 ci (6.8 L) / 414.4 ci (6.8 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) / 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 / 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Idle RPM | 850-2460 / 850-2460 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) / 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) |
| Oil capacity | 20.8 qts (19.7 L) / 20.8 qts (19.7 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2300 / 1500-2300 |
| Power | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 / 2300 |
| ROPS Coolant capacity | 32.8 qts (31.0 L) |
| Starter power | 4 hp (3.0 kW) / 4 hp (3.0 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Torque | 389 lb-ft (527.5 Nm) / 399 lb-ft (541.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 / 1500 |
| Engine (gross) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 110 hp (82.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four ranges, each with four forward gears and reverse operated via a range shift lever and gear shift lever. Cluch must be used to change range or gear. Only avaialable with ROPS. / Four ranges, each with four gears. Operated via range shift lever and gear shift lever plus reverser lever. Clutch must be used to change range or gear. / Four ranges, each with four gears. Operated via range shift lever and gear shift lever plus reverser lever. Clutch must be used to change range, clutchless power shift between gears and for direction change. / Six ranges, each with four gears. Operated via range shift lever and gear shift lever plus reverser lever. Clutch must be used to change range, clutchless power shift between gears and for direction change. |
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| 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) / 54.8 qts (51.9 L) / 54.8 qts (51.9 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere SyncroPlus / John Deere SyncroPlus PowrReverser / John Deere PowrQuad / John Deere PowrQuad |
| Type | full synchro shift / full synchro shift / partial power shift / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed full synchro shift / 16-speed full synchro shift / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed full synchro shift / 16-speed full synchro shift / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS. Cab optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Front axle | 8.8 qts (8.3 L) |
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| Front hubs | 1.6 qts (1.5 L) |
| Fuel | 54.7 gal (207.0 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 13.7 gal (51.9 L) |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm) |
| Type | constant flow load sensing |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | position control |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 5,915 lbs (2683 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2124 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 21.6 inches (54 cm) |
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| 2WD Front tread | 59.5 to 85.5 inches (151 to 217 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 106.3 inches (270 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 23 inches (58 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 59.4 to 88 inches (150 to 223 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Bar rear axle | 3.1 by 100.6 inches (78 by 2555 mm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 19 inches (48 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 28.2 inches (71 cm) |
| Flange rear axle | 65.5 inch length (1663 mm) |
| Height (cab) | 114.4 inches (290 cm) |
| Height (Folded ROPS) | 90.8 inches (230 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 115.2 inches (292 cm) |
| Length | 187.3 inches (475 cm) |
| Rear tread | 63.5 to 72.5 inches (161 to 184 cm) |
| Width | 65.5 inches*Length at the flange axle ends. (166 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 106.3 inches (270 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 104.3 inches (264 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Weight | 9657 to 12755 pounds |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4R38 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R38 |
7230 Serial Number Location
| Description | Right side of main frame above front axle |
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John Deere 7230 Weight
| 2WD Max front axle | 4520 lbs (2050 kg) |
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| 2WD Shipping | 9657 lbs (4380 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 9920 lbs (4499 kg) |
| 4WD Operating | 12755 lbs (5785 kg) |
| 4WD Shipping | 10252 lbs (4650 kg) |
| Ballasted | 15075 lbs (6838 kg) |
| Max capacity | 20,945 lbs (9500 kg) |
| Max Drawbar | 4960 lbs (2249 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 15210 lbs (6899 kg) |
References
| Description | 6030 and 7030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are approximately 5% faster than listed forward speeds. |
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Variants
| 7230 | base tractor |
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| 7230 Premium | deluxe tractor |