Head to head · Utility
Apollo 254 vs Farmall 230
FarmallModel B
Farmall 230
Row Crop
- power
- 24.9 hp
- displacement
- 123 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
ApolloApollo 254
vs
FarmallFarmall 230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 254 higher · +0.1 hp (<1%)25425 hp
23024.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
254 is in the 16th percentile; 230 is in the 16th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 230 higher · +29.5 ci (+32%)25493.5 ci
230123 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
254 is in the 21st percentile; 230 is in the 30th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 230 higher · +1 (+33%)2543
2304
Median Utility Tractor4
254 is in the 23rd percentile; 230 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
254 (A)230 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Apollo | Farmall | — |
| Model | 254 | 230 | — |
| Category | Utility | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Changfa | International Harvester | — |
| Model | CF3B25T | C123 | — |
| Power Output | 25hp | 24.9hp | ▲ 254+0.1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 1,800RPM | ▲ 254+600 RPM · +33% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 230+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 93.5ci | 123ci | ▲ 230+29.5 ci · +32% |
| Bore | Not recorded | 3.1in | — |
| Stroke | Not recorded | 4.7in | — |
Transmission
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Sliding Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 154in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 56.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 91.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | Not recorded | 3,440lb | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 6.00x16 | 5.00-15 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 9.5x24 | 11.2-36 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential mechanical dry disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.8gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Apollo 254 | Farmall 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 16th percentile (25 hp)B · 16th percentile (24.9 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 21st percentile (93.5 ci)B · 30th percentile (123 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
A · 254B · 230Median Utility Tractor