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John Deere 8R 230 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Name: John Deere 8R 230
Brand: John Deere

Overview

The John Deere 8R 230 is a versatile row-crop tractor featuring a 9.0L 6-cylinder diesel engine that delivers a maximum gross power of 253 hp. Manufactured in Waterloo, Iowa, it offers high-performance transmission options including 16-speed or 23-speed full power shift and an infinitely variable transmission to handle diverse agricultural tasks.

Ideal Applications

Row-Crop Production: Designed specifically for row-crop applications with adjustable front tread widths up to 144 inches and a high rear axle clearance of 31.5 inches for navigating planted fields.

Heavy Implement Operation: Equipped with a rear lift capacity of 15,200 lbs and a 60 gpm hydraulic pump flow to effectively manage large-scale implements and demanding hydraulic attachments.

High-Capacity Power Take-Off Work: Provides a claimed PTO power of 182 hp at 1000 RPM, making it suitable for driving high-demand stationary or pulled machinery while maintaining efficiency with its electronic high-pressure common rail fuel system.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA / Original price was $283,001 in 2020
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 9.0L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	9.8 gal (37.1 L)
Fuel tank	192 gal (726.7 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.66x5.35 inches (118 x 136 mm)
Compression	16.0:1
Description	John Deere / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	549 ci (9.0 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
Engine (gross)	230 hp (171.5 kW)
Engine (max)	253 hp (188.7 kW)
PTO (claimed)	182 hp (135.7 kW)

Transmission

Gears	16 forward and 5 reverse / 23 forward and 11 reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	e23
Type	full power shift / full power shift / infinitely variable transmission
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	16-speed full power shift / 23-speed full power shift
Description	infinitely variable transmission
Transmission type	16-speed full power shift / 23-speed full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pressure	2958 psi (204.0 bar)
Pump flow	60 gpm (227.1 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 ends)	11464 lbs (5200 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15200 lbs (6894 kg)
Rear Type	III/IIIN

PTO

Engine RPM	1000@2003
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	925
Battery Group	31
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	250
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Clearance (drawbar)	15.2 inches (38 cm)
Clearance (rear axle)	31.5 inches (80 cm)
Front tread	60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) / 60 to 144 inches (152 to 365 cm)
Height (cab)	137.8 inches*Height with Group 49 tires, exclusive antennas and beacons. (350 cm)
Length	252.8 inches (642 cm)
Rear axle	4.33 by 118. inches (109 by 2997 mm) / 4.72 by 100.4 inches (119 by 2550 mm) / 4.72 by 118.5 inches (119 by 3009 mm)
Weight	27800 lbs*Weight with IVT and ILS (12610 kg)
Wheelbase	121.3 inches (308 cm)
Front tire	420/90R30
Rear tire	480/80R46
Weight	27800 lbs (12610 kg)
Wheelbase	121.3 inches (308 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/90R30. Rear: 480/80R46

References

Description	Operator's Manual 8R Tractors (OMRE593195) published in 2021

Speeds

Description	With Group 48 tires. / With Group 48 tires.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2230

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Test Date: March 30 to April 8, 2021

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

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

232.05 hp

@ 1700 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

203.97 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

221.07 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	766 lb.-ft. (1039 Nm) at 1550 rpm
Torque Rise	50.2%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	203.97	152.10	2101	11.24	0.49
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	232.05	173.04	1700	11.59	0.45

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
203.97	2101	11.24	0.39	N/A	0.49
177.87	2154	10.39	0.41	N/A	0.47
134.03	2164	8.58	0.45	N/A	0.29
90.42	2176	6.99	0.54	N/A	0.20
45.53	2187	5.46	0.84	N/A	0.12
1.70	2195	4.43	18.22	N/A	0.17

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barom	Pull Lbs	Temp Air	Temp Cool
5th	154.68	2.34	2142	14.40	14.03	0.50	0.03	29.29	24781	46	204
6th	174.81	2.88	2100	7.00	15.53	0.46	0.03	29.27	22779	47	204
7th	179.66	3.41	2100	5.00	16.03	0.44	0.03	29.25	19804	51	204
8th	181.18	3.99	2101	3.90	16.23	0.43	0.03	29.21	17041	53	205
9th	182.39	4.65	2100	3.10	16.36	0.43	0.03	29.20	14701	43	205
10th	181.10	5.41	2100	2.70	16.26	0.43	0.03	29.19	12560	44	205
11th	179.55	6.30	2100	2.20	16.05	0.44	0.03	29.18	10685	46	205
12th	177.03	7.31	2100	1.90	15.85	0.44	0.03	29.17	9081	47	207
13th	176.84	8.51	2100	1.70	15.73	0.45	0.03	29.16	7790	48	205

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Manual Mode 1700 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barom	Pull Lbs	Temp Air	Temp Cool
5th	153.70	2.34	2145	14.70	13.97	0.50	0.03	29.29	24674	46	203
6th	178.22	2.76	2044	9.00	15.47	0.45	0.03	29.26	24245	49	204
7th	194.07	3.11	1965	7.00	16.39	0.43	0.02	29.24	23424	52	205
8th	200.70	3.44	1850	5.90	17.11	0.41	0.02	29.19	21952	54	206
9th	204.32	3.70	1702	5.40	17.63	0.40	0.02	29.18	20749	55	205
10th	204.11	4.32	1700	4.20	17.69	0.40	0.02	29.17	17707	55	206
11th	204.37	5.04	1700	3.50	17.72	0.40	0.02	29.17	15212	55	206
12th	205.11	5.87	1700	2.90	17.81	0.39	0.02	29.17	13105	48	206
13th	205.21	6.85	1700	2.40	17.85	0.39	0.02	29.16	11239	48	206
14th	203.04	7.89	1700	2.10	17.61	0.40	0.02	29.16	9656	48	205
15th	201.05	9.19	1701	1.80	17.46	0.40	0.02	29.16	8209	48	205

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Def Consumption Kg Kwh	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kwh	Fuel Consumption Kwhl	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
182.39	136.00	14,701	65.39	4.65	7.48	2100	3.10	43	205	29.20	Power at Rated Engine Speed—9th Gear-Manual mode	0.02	0.03	16.36	0.26	3.22	0.43
141.59	105.58	11,031	49.07	4.81	7.74	2159	2.30	48	205	29.16	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—9th Gear-Manual mode	0.01	0.02	14.93	0.28	2.94	0.47
95.55	71.25	7,345	32.67	4.88	7.85	2172	1.60	48	204	29.16	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—9th Gear-Manual mode	0.01	0.02	12.56	0.34	2.47	0.56
141.29	105.36	11,081	49.29	4.78	7.69	1378	2.30	48	204	29.16	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—5.0 mph (8.0 km/h) Auto mode	0.01	0.01	17.35	0.25	3.42	0.40
95.45	71.18	7,251	32.25	4.94	7.95	1412	1.60	48	203	29.16	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—5.1 mph (8.2 km/h) Auto mode	0.01	0.01	16.12	0.26	3.18	0.43

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Auto Mode

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Power	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barom	Pull Lbs	Setting	Temp Air	Temp Cool
173.37	2.86	1552	6.70	17.33	0.40	0.01	29.26	22717	3.1 mph	50	204
178.66	3.39	1556	4.80	17.67	0.40	0.01	29.22	19787	3.6 mph	53	204
180.53	4.00	1573	3.90	17.67	0.40	0.01	29.20	16915	4.2 mph	54	205
181.79	4.63	1555	3.10	17.89	0.39	0.02	29.20	14721	4.8 mph	43	204
181.37	5.36	1550	2.70	17.84	0.39	0.01	29.18	12687	5.6 mph	45	204
179.53	6.35	1574	2.30	17.76	0.39	0.02	29.17	10611	6.6 mph	46	205
176.74	7.32	1576	1.90	17.63	0.40	0.02	29.17	9056	7.6 mph	47	204
176.45	8.54	1580	1.60	17.51	0.40	0.02	29.16	7745	8.8 mph	48	205

Category: IVN 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
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air aftercooler and D.E.F (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	548 cu in (8984 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst), SCR (selective catalyst reduction) and regenerative DPF (diesel 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
Wheelbase	120.10 in (3050 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 (1524 mm) to 88.0 (2235 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	60.0 (1524 mm) to 127.9 (3248 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	27,610 lbs ( 12,524 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution

Tires & Tracks

Ballast	Tested without ballast

John Deere 8R 230 Specs ( 2019-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

References

Speeds

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

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Manual Mode 2100 Engine RPM

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Manual Mode 1700 Engine RPM

Fuel Consumption Characteristics (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Auto Mode

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In 9th Gear

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks