John Deere
4230
Farm tractor · 1973–1977 · 111 hp
John Deere4230
The John Deere 4230 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1973 to 1977. It features a John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel engine, and four-post Roll-Gard steering. The transmission is a partially synchronized type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft |
| Displacement | 404 ci (6.6 L) |
| Bore | 4.25 in (108 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.75 in (121 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.2 |
| Power PTO | 100.32 hp (74.8 kW) |
| Power Drawbar | 83.95 hp (62.6 kW) |
| Air Cleaner | dry with secondary element |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 17 qts (16.1 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
| Idle | 800-2400 RPM |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | partially synchronized |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | Syncro-Range |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission Description | Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station. |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
| Oil Capacity | 64 qts (60.6 L) |
| Available Options | 8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed full power shift, 13-speed creeper |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
| System Capacity | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 169.3 in (430 cm) |
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| Width | 89.63 in (227 cm) |
| Height | 86.7 in (220 cm) |
| Height Cab | 109.88 in (279 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 104 in (264 cm) |
| Front Tread | 48 in (121 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 60 in (152 cm) |
Weight
| Shipping | 8,500 lbs (3,855 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 10,800 lbs (4,898 kg) |
| Ballasted | 14,150 lbs (6,418 kg) |
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 9.5L-15, 7.5L-15, 7.50-16, 11.00-12, 7.50-18, 10.00-16, 12.4-24 |
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| Rear Ag | 18.4-34, 23.1-26, 23.1-30, 20.8-34, 16.9-34, 15.5-38, 16.9-38, 18.4-38 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 37 gal (140 L) |
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Steering
| Type | four-post Roll-Gard |
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Cab
| Cab | Sound-Gard with air-conditioning optional |
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