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John Deere 7R 230 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Name: John Deere 7R 230
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 7R 230 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, since 2019, featuring a 6.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 230 gross horsepower. It is equipped with a 4WD drive system and offer configurations for either a 23-speed full power shift or an infinitely variable transmission.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 227.56 hp and a maximum drawbar performance of 179.37 hp.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The tractor features a closed-center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system with a 43 gpm pump flow, supporting a rear lift capacity of 15,200 lbs at 24 inches.

Chassis and Axle Specifications: This machine is built on a 115.2-inch wheelbase and utilizes a rack-and-pinion rear axle available in multiple diameter and length configurations ranging from 4.33 to 4.72 inches.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $258 in 341 with 2020
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression	16.7:1
Description	John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	415 ci (6.8 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Fuel system	electronic high-pressure common rail
Maximum Power (gross)	253 hp (188.7 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	230 hp (171.5 kW)
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	179.37 hp (133.8 kW)
Engine (gross)	230 hp (171.5 kW)
Engine (max)	253 hp (188.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	189 hp (140.9 kW)
PTO (tested)	227.56 hp (169.7 kW)

Transmission

Gears	23 forward and 11 reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	e23
Type	full power shift / infinitely variable transmission
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	23-speed full power shift
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	23-speed full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	6.9 gal (26.1 L)
Fuel	122 gal (e23) (461.8 L)
Hydraulic system	17.2 gal (65.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	17.2 gal (65.1 L)
Front valves	0 to 1
Pressure	2958 psi (204.0 bar)
Pump flow	43 gpm (162.8 lpm)
Rear valves	4 to 6
SCV flow	35 gpm (rear) (132.5 lpm)
Type	closed-center pressure flow compensated

Hitch

Control	electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Front Hitch	IIIN
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)	6994 lbs (3172 kg)
Front lift (at ends)	7690 lbs (3488 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15200 lbs (6894 kg)
Rear Type	III/IIIN

PTO

Clutch	1000:1940
Engine RPM	540@1950
Front PTO	independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type	1000 (1.375)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery Group	31
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	210
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (front axle)	19.5 inches (49 cm)
Front tread	60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Length	217 inches (551 cm)
Rack-and-pinion rear axle	4.33 by 118.5 inches (109 by 3009 mm) / 4.33 by 100.4 inches (109 by 2550 mm) / 4.33 by 110.5 inches (109 by 2806 mm) / 4.72 by 100.4 inches (119 by 2550 mm) / 4.72 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm)
Wheelbase	115.2 inches (292 cm)
Front tire	420/90R30
Rear tire	480/80R46
Wheelbase	115.2 inches (292 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46

John Deere 7R 230 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 939A

Description	Diesel e23 4WDJune 24 - 27, 2014Link: OCED Tractor Test 939A file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 10 used for power test. / Gear 6 used for pull test.
Fuel use	12.3 gal/hour (46.6 l/hour) / 11.2 gal/hour (42.4 l/hour) / 12.3 gal/hour (46.6 l/hour) / 11.2 gal/hour (42.4 l/hour)
Max power	227.56 hp (169.7 kW) / 179.37 hp (133.8 kW)
Max pull	20910 lbs (9484 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	198.79 hp (148.2 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	223.09 hp (166.4 kW)

References

Description	7R Tractors published in 2019, by John Deere

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2090A

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Test Date: June 24 - 27, 2014

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

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)

227.56 hp

@ 1701 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

198.79 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

223.09 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	732 lb-ft (993 Nm)
Torque Rise	47.3%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	227.56	169.69	1701

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
198.79	2100	11.25	0.40	17.68	0.31
173.38	2156	10.04	0.41	17.26	0.30
130.62	2162	7.97	0.43	16.38	0.24
87.43	2175	6.25	0.50	14.00	0.13
43.95	2185	4.49	0.72	9.79	0.09
2.68	2193	2.73	7.15	0.98	0.14

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed—10th Gear - ...	179.37	133.75	13,215	59	5.09	2.60	70	220
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—10th G...	139.07	103.70	9,904	44	5.27	1.90	82	219
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed— 10th ...	94.02	70.11	6,620	29	5.33	1.30	83	217
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 5.3...	139.13	103.75	9,947	44	5.25	1.90	82	218
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed— 5.3...	93.81	69.95	6,662	30	5.28	1.30	83	216

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
6th	149.90	111.78	20,910	93.01	2.69	2151	14.40	14.02	84	219	28.60	0.50	4.33
7th	170.48	127.12	19,997	88.95	3.20	2100	6.70	15.24	82	220	28.61	0.46	5.15
8th	172.95	128.97	17,076	75.96	3.80	2100	3.90	15.51	81	220	28.63	0.45	6.12
9th	175.71	131.03	15,038	66.89	4.38	2100	3.10	15.71	79	220	28.75	0.45	7.05
10th	179.37	133.75	13,215	58.78	5.09	2100	2.60	16.05	70	220	28.76	0.44	8.19
11th	178.83	133.35	11,368	50.57	5.90	2099	2.40	15.99	69	220	28.76	0.44	9.50
12th	177.74	132.54	9,786	43.53	6.81	2099	1.90	15.92	72	220	28.77	0.44	10.96
13th	176.32	131.48	8,382	37.28	7.89	2100	1.60	15.86	74	220	28.77	0.44	12.70
14th	173.40	129.30	7,185	31.96	9.05	2100	1.30	15.59	77	220	28.76	0.45	14.56

Manual Mode 1700 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
6th	150.46	112.20	20,867	92.82	2.71	2151	13.90	14.08	83	219	28.61	0.50	4.35
7th	170.61	127.22	20,044	89.16	3.20	2100	6.90	15.22	82	220	28.61	0.46	5.14
8th	184.23	137.38	19,400	86.29	3.57	2028	6.70	15.29	85	221	28.59	0.46	5.74
9th	192.84	143.80	18,262	81.23	3.96	1945	5.40	15.68	86	221	28.59	0.45	6.37
10th	195.34	145.67	17,034	75.77	4.30	1812	4.60	16.29	86	221	28.59	0.43	6.92
11th	203.27	151.57	16,161	71.89	4.72	1700	3.50	16.51	78	221	28.64	0.43	7.60
12th	204.01	152.13	14,003	62.29	5.46	1700	2.70	16.58	79	220	28.63	0.42	8.79
13th	203.06	151.42	12,009	53.42	6.34	1700	2.40	16.61	80	220	28.64	0.42	10.20
14th	203.42	151.69	10,481	46.62	7.28	1700	1.90	16.53	80	220	28.63	0.43	11.72
15th	202.06	150.68	8,982	39.95	8.44	1700	1.70	16.39	81	220	28.63	0.43	13.57

Auto Mode (Unballasted)

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Setting	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H
3.5 mph (5.6 km/h)	171.14	127.62	19,707	87.66	3.26	1616	6.60	16.18	83	219	28.61	0.43	5.25
4.0 mph (6.4 km/h)	173.22	129.17	17,013	75.68	3.82	1599	4.00	16.62	82	219	28.62	0.42	6.15
4.5 mph (7.2 km/h)	175.39	130.78	15,176	67.50	4.33	1558	3.30	16.76	80	219	28.75	0.42	6.97
5.2 mph (8.4 km/h)	178.61	133.19	13,158	58.53	5.09	1580	2.60	16.81	71	219	28.76	0.42	8.19
6.0 mph (9.6 km/h)	178.38	133.02	11,458	50.97	5.84	1563	2.20	16.80	70	219	28.75	0.42	9.40
6.9 mph (11.2 km/h)	177.73	132.53	9,761	43.42	6.83	1592	1.90	16.78	72	219	28.77	0.42	10.99
8.1 mph (13.0 km/h)	176.92	131.93	8,344	37.12	7.95	1601	1.60	16.74	76	219	28.76	0.42	12.79
9.2 mph (14.8 km/h)	173.60	129.45	7,174	31.91	9.08	1570	1.30	16.39	78	219	28.76	0.43	14.60

Category: III Quick Attach: Yes

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	John Deere Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, air to air aftercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	414 cu in (6788 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	regenerative particulate filter integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist with duals
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift
Speeds	23 forward (26.10 mph max)
Wheelbase	115.20 in (2925 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 to 88.0 in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 to 128.9 in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	22,685 lbs ( 10,290 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 15W-40 API CJ-4

Sound Levels

Bystander	83.50 dB(A)
At No Load 9th Gear Fwd Disengaged	66.10 dB(A)
At No Load 9th Gear Fwd Engaged	66.20 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 21st Gear Disengaged	69.60 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 480/80R46;***;12(85)
Front Tires	Two 420/90R30;***;15(105)
Height of Drawbar	18.5 in (470 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	14,950 lbs
Front	7,910 lbs
Total	22,860 lbs

John Deere 7R 230 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

John Deere 7R 230 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 939A

References

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

Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM

Manual Mode 1700 Engine RPM

Auto Mode (Unballasted)

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks