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John Deere 6230 Specs ( 2007-2012 )

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Production

Description Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Manufacturer John Deere
Original price $49,565 (2010)

Engine

Engine type John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
Air cleaner dual dry element / dual dry element
Bore/Stroke 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) / 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression 19:1 / 19:1
Coolant capacity 28 qts (ROPS) (26.5 L) / 28 qts (ROPS) (26.5 L)
Description John Deere 4045HL280 PowerTech E / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled vertical inline / Original engine, used in the basic 6230 from 2007 through the 2009 model year. / John Deere 4045HL287 PowerTech E / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled vertical inline / Replacement engine, first used in the 2010 model year.
Displacement 276 ci (4.5 L) / 276 ci (4.5 L)
Emissions Tier III
Exhaust valve clearance 0.018 inches (0.457 mm) / 0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Firing order 1-3-4-2 / 1-3-4-2
Idle RPM 850-2460 / 850-2460
Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (0.356 mm) / 0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Oil capacity 16.8 qts (15.9 L) / 16.8 qts (15.9 L)
Operating RPM 1500-2300 / 1500-2300
Rated Power (gross) 94 hp (70.1 kW) / 95 hp (70.8 kW)
Rated RPM 2300 / 2300
Starter power 4.0 hp (3.0 kW)
Starter volts 12
Torque 282 lb-ft (382.4 Nm) / 283 lb-ft (383.7 Nm)
Torque RPM 1500 / 1600
Engine (gross) 95 hp (70.8 kW)
PTO (claimed) 75 hp (2007-2009) (55.9 kW)

Transmission

Clutch wet disc
Description Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting. / Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-E) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.
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) / 51.6 qts (48.8 L) / 52.8 qts (50.0 L)
Transmission John Deere SyncroPlus / John Deere PowrReverser / John Deere PowrQuad / John Deere PowrQuad
Type fully synchronized / synchronized with power shuttle / partial power shift / partial power shift
Transmission type 12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed synchronized with power shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift
Transmission type 12-speed fully synchronized / 16-speed synchronized with power shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Cab Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Description Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Drive type Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel 43.6 gal (165.0 L)
Hydraulic system 13.7 gal (51.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity 13.7 gal (51.9 L)
Pressure 2900 psi (200.0 bar)
Total flow 21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm)
Type open-center load sensing
Valves 1 to 3

Hitch

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) 4,450 lbs (2018 kg)
Rear Type II/III

PTO

Rear PTO independent
Rear PTO Type 540

Electrical

Battery volts 12
Charging amps 115
Charging system alternator
Ground negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ground clearance 18.5 inches (46 cm)
Wheelbase 94.5 inches (240 cm)
Front tire 12.4R24
Rear tire 18.4R30
Weight 8582 to 10515 pounds
Wheelbase 94.5 inches (240 cm)
Ag front 12.4R24
Ag rear 18.4R30

6230 Serial Number Location

Description On the main tractor frame, right side, above the front axle.

John Deere 6230 Weight

Max capacity 16,755 lbs (7600 kg)
Max Drawbar 4,960 lbs (2249 kg)
Max front axle 4,520 lbs (2WD) (2050 kg)
Operating 10,515 lbs (4769 kg)
Shipping 8,582 lbs (2WD ROPS) (3892 kg)

References

Description 6030 and 7030 Series Tractors published in 2007, by John Deere / Specialty Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere / Specialty Tractors published in 2012, by John Deere

Speeds

Description With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires. / With 18.4R38 rear tires.

Variants

6230 Premium premium cab and upgraded features