John Deere 8230T Specs ( 2006-2009 )
Overview
The John Deere 8230T is an agricultural crawler tractor produced from 2006 to 2009 in Waterloo, Iowa, featuring a 9.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with a 16-speed full power shift transmission and a closed-center pressure-flow compensated hydraulic system. This model provides a rear lift capacity of 12,400 lbs and was tested with a maximum drawbar pull of 26,901 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Drawbar Output:
According to OCED Tractor Test 1886, this model achieved a maximum PTO power of 232.55 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 26,901 lbs using gear 5.
Crawler Drive and Track Dimensions:
The tractor is configured as a crawler drive with an 89-inch wheelbase and can be equipped with track widths ranging from 16 inches to 30 inches.
Transmission and Hydraulic Capabilities:
The 16-speed full power shift transmission includes Automatic PowerShift and defaults to gear 7-forward, supported by a PFC hydraulic system with a total flow of 33.5 gpm.
Production
| Description | Agricultural Crawler tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
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| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Engine
| Engine type | John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.661x5.354 inches (118 x 136 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 42.3 qts (40.0 L) |
| Description | John Deere PowerTech / variable geometry turbo diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 548 ci (9.0 L) |
| Idle RPM | 900-2200 |
| Oil capacity | 25.5 qts (24.1 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1500-2100 |
| Power | 265 hp (197.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 170.72 hp (127.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 200 hp (149.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 232.55 hp (173.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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| Description | Full power shift transmission operated with right-hand control lever. Transmission defaults to gear 7-forward and 2-reverse on startup, although this may be re-programmed. Automatic PowerShift (APS) enables automatic shifting to maintain engine load. |
| Gears | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 260 qts (246.1 L) |
| Transmission | John Deere PowerShift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Wet disc brakes / CommandView cab |
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| Drive | crawler |
| Steering | electro-hydraulic |
Capacity
| Fuel | 130 gal (492.1 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 65 gal (246.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 65 gal (246.0 L) |
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| Pressure | 2900 psi (200.0 bar) |
| Pump flow | 31.7 gpm (120.0 lpm) |
| Total flow | 33.5 gpm (126.8 lpm) |
| Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 12,400 lbs (5624 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III/IIIN |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@2000 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 925 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 200 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Clearance (drawbar) | 17.7 inches (44 cm) |
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| Clearance (rear axle) | 21.7 inches (55 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 122.9 inches (312 cm) |
| Length | 207 inches (525 cm) |
| Weight | 27,425 lbs (12439 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
| Width | 103.7 inches (16-inch track/60-inch tread) (263 cm) |
8230T Serial Numbers
| Location: | Rear of tractor near PTO |
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Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 16-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 27,425 lbs (12439 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 89 inches (226 cm) |
John Deere 8230T Tracks
| Width | 16 inches (40 cm) / 18 inches (45 cm) / 25 inches (63 cm) / 30 inches (76 cm) |
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OCED Tractor Test 1886
| Description | Diesel PowerShift crawlerSeptember 27 - October 10, 2006Link: OCED Tractor Test 1886 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 9 used for power test. / Gear 5 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 12.6 gal/hour (47.7 l/hour) / 11.6 gal/hour (43.9 l/hour) / 12.0 gal/hour (45.4 l/hour) / 11.7 gal/hour (44.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 232.55 hp (173.4 kW) / 170.72 hp (127.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 26,901 lbs (12202 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 202.87 hp (151.3 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 219.07 hp (163.4 kW) |
Variants
| 8230 | row-crop tractor |
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| 8230T | crawler tractor |