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John Deere 6R 230 Specs ( 2022-Present )

Name: John Deere 6R 230
Brand: John Deere

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John Deere 6R 230

Max PTO HP 222.5 hp

Max Drawbar HP 196.1 hp

Max Pull 20,620 lbs

Max Torque 717 lb-ft

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Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany / Original price was $343,578 in 2023
Manufacturer	John Deere

Engine

Engine type	John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	6.6 gal (25.0 L)
Fuel tank	108.3 gal (409.9 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.15x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Description	John Deere PowerTech PVS / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	415 ci (6.8 L)
Emissions	Tier IV
Idle RPM	850-2250
Maximum Power (gross)	249.4 hp (186.0 kW)
Operating RPM	1500-2100
Rated Power (gross)	226.6 hp (169.0 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	792 lb-ft (1074.0 Nm)
Torque RPM	1600
Engine (gross)	226.6 hp (169.0 kW)
Engine (max)	249.4 hp (186.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	209 hp (155.9 kW)

Transmission

Description	continuously-variable transmission
Gears	infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	John Deere IVT
Type	continuously-variable transmission

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic rear
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional

Hydraulics

Pressure	2970 psi (204.8 bar)
Pump flow	42.3 gpm (160.1 lpm)
SCV flow	30.6 gpm (115.8 lpm)
Type	closed-center PFC

Hitch

Control	electro-hydraulic draft sensing
Front Hitch	IIIN
Front lift (at ends)	9700 lbs (4399 kg)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	15430 lbs (6999 kg)
Rear Type	III/IIIN

PTO

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Engine RPM	540@1950 / 1000@1965
Front PTO	independent
Front PTO Type	1000
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery AH	95
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	250
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	3.94 by 100.4 inches (100 by 2550 mm) / 3.94 by 118.5 inches (100 by 3009 mm)
Description	Flange rear axle
Height (cab)	129.9 inches (329 cm)
Length	206.2 inches (523 cm)
Max weight	33070 lbs (15000 kg)
Weight	20503 lbs (9300 kg)
Wheelbase	114 inches (289 cm)
Front tire	420/85R30
Rear tire	520/85R42
Weight	20503 lbs (9300 kg)
Wheelbase	114 inches (289 cm)
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 420/85R30. Rear: 520/85R42

References

Description	6R Utility Tractors published in 2021, by John Deere / Operator's Manual 6R 230 and 6R 250 (OMAL234787) published in 2021

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Nebraska Summary 1240

Test Date: June to September, 2022

Location: DLG e.V. Test Centre, Technology and Farm inputs, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gross-Umstadt, Germany

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

222.50 hp

@ N/A rpm

Rated Engine Speed

198.30 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

215.90 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	717 lb.-ft. (973 Nm) at 1600 rpm
Torque Rise	44.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	DEF gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	198.30	147.90	2100	0.25
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	215.90	161.00	1950	0.28
Maximum Power	222.50	165.90	1800	0.28

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
198.30	2100	11.26	0.39	17.61	0.25
173.40	2160	10.20	0.41	17.00	0.22
132.10	2193	8.51	0.45	15.53	0.32
89.30	2229	6.59	0.51	13.55	0.20
45.10	2251	4.93	0.76	9.14	0.08
N/A	2262	3.04	N/A	N/A	0.10

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Air °C	Cool °F	Cool °C
Power at Rated Engine Speed—Speed settin...	169.50	126.40	11,430	51	5.56	8.95	2097	3.60	0.02	90	32	201	94
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—Speed ...	132.60	98.90	8,545	38	5.82	9.37	2175	2.70	0.02	91	33	203	95
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—Speed ...	90.10	67.20	5,645	25	5.99	9.64	2214	1.70	0.02	91	33	201	94
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Spee...	132.60	98.90	8,570	38	5.80	9.33	1588	2.60	0.01	93	34	196	91
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—Spee...	90.50	67.50	5,675	25	5.98	9.63	1425	1.60	0.01	93	34	194	90

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1800 Engine RPM

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Setting	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Air °C	Cool °F	Cool °C	Barometer Inch Hg	Barometer Kpa	Def Consumption Kg Kw H	Def Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw H	Fuel Consumption Kw H L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
6.0	160.80	119.90	20,620	91.72	2.92	4.70	1822	15.00	86	30	201	94	29.60	100.40	0.01	0.02	12.89	0.32	2.54	0.52
7.5	180.50	134.60	17,490	77.79	3.87	6.23	1801	7.30	82	28	201	94	29.70	100.60	0.01	0.02	14.47	0.28	2.85	0.46
9	189.50	141.30	15,160	67.44	4.69	7.54	1800	5.30	79	26	201	94	29.70	100.70	0.01	0.02	15.13	0.27	2.98	0.44
11	194.60	145.10	12,345	54.91	5.91	9.51	1804	3.60	75	24	198	92	29.60	100.40	0.01	0.02	15.58	0.26	3.07	0.43
13	190.30	141.90	10,215	45.43	6.99	11.25	1801	2.80	74	23	199	93	29.70	100.50	0.01	0.02	15.33	0.26	3.02	0.44
15	187.10	139.50	8,840	39.33	7.94	12.77	1801	2.70	74	23	201	94	29.60	100.40	0.01	0.02	15.02	0.27	2.96	0.44
17	192.30	143.40	8,040	35.77	8.97	14.43	1804	2.10	75	24	201	94	29.70	100.70	0.01	0.02		0.26	3.05	0.43
19	196.10	146.20	7,315	32.55	10.05	16.17	1805	1.90	77	25	201	94	29.80	100.90	0.01	0.01	15.71	0.26	3.09	0.43

Category: 3N Quick Attach: No

Lift Capacity

Max Force 15,175 lbs

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,420 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	46.70 gpm
Max Power	63.10 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,205 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	32.00 gpm
Max Power	40.10 hp

Engine

Make	John Deere
Type	Diesel
Displacement	414 cu in (6788 ml)
Bore & Stroke	4.19 x 5.00 in (106.50 x 127.00 mm)
Compression Ratio	16.7 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst)/DPF (diesel particulate filter) System and SCR(selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	Infinitely variable
Wheelbase	114.20 in (2900 mm)
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	21,365 lbs ( 9,690 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W-30 API service classification CJ-4

Sound Levels

Front Wheel Drive Engaged

No Load At 4 6 Mph 7 5 Kmh	67.20 dB(A)

Front Wheel Drive Disengaged

No Load At 4 6 Mph 7 5 Kmh	67.20 dB(A)
Transport Speed Speed Setting 31 Mph 50 Kmh	71.20 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 800/70R38;***;12(80)
Front Tires	Two 600/70R30;***;12(80)
Height of Drawbar	24.0 in (610 mm)
Ballast	Tested without ballast

Static Weight

Rear	13,010 lbs
Front	8,520 lbs
Total	21,530 lbs

John Deere 6R 230 Specs ( 2022-Present )

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

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

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged 1800 Engine RPM

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Front Wheel Drive Engaged

Front Wheel Drive Disengaged

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks