Head to head · Utility

Big Bud HN320 vs John Deere 9230

Big Bud HN320 Tractor
Big BudModel A

Big Bud HN320

Utility

power
320 hp
displacement
855 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
12
Full HN320 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9230

Utility

power
325 hp
displacement
549 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 9230 specs
Big BudBig Bud HN320
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 9230 higher · +5 hp (+2%)
HN320320 hp
9230325 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

HN320 is in the 97th percentile; 9230 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ HN320 higher · +306 ci (+56%)
HN320855 ci
9230549 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

HN320 is in the 98th percentile; 9230 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
HN3206
92306
Median Utility Tractor4

HN320 is in the 93rd percentile; 9230 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9230 higher · +12 (+100%)
HN32012
923024
Median Utility Tractor12

HN320 is in the 50th percentile; 9230 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

HN320 (A)9230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
ManufacturerBig BudJohn Deere—
ModelHN3209230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
ManufacturerCumminsJohn Deere—
ModelNT855PowerTech Plus—
Power Output320hp325hp▲ 9230+5 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci549ci▲ HN320+306 ci · +56%
Bore5.5in4.7in▲ HN320+0.8 in · +17%
Stroke6in5.4in▲ HN320+0.6 in · +11%

Transmission

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
TypeGearPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
LengthNot recorded270in—
WidthNot recorded119in—
HeightNot recorded140in—
Operating Weight36,000lb34,510lb▲ HN320+1,490 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
System TypeOpen CenterClosed-center pressure and flow compensating—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent (optional)—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded620/70 R42—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded620/70 R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIVN/III, IVN/IV—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded15,300lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
CoolantNot recorded12.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecBig Bud HN320John Deere 9230Difference
TypeNot recordedCommandView Cab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 97th percentile (320 hp)B · 97th percentile (325 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 94th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 98th percentile (36,000 lb)B · 98th percentile (34,510 lb)
A · HN320B · 9230Median Utility Tractor
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