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Head to head · Row Crop
Farmall 856 vs John Deere 4230
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 4230
Row Crop
- power
- 100 hp
- displacement
- 404 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 8
FarmallFarmall 856
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 4230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 4230 higher · +5 hp (+5%)85695 hp
4230100 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
856 is in the 21st percentile; 4230 is in the 25th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 856 higher · +3 ci (<1%)856407 ci
4230404 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
856 is in the 57th percentile; 4230 is in the 57th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8566
42306
Median Row Crop Tractor6
856 is in the 50th percentile; 4230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied8568
42308
Median Row Crop Tractor16
856 is in the 16th percentile; 4230 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
856 (A)4230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Farmall | John Deere | — |
| Model | 856 | 4230 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Harvester | John Deere | — |
| Model | D-407 | John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | — |
| Power Output | 95hp | 100hp | ▲ 4230+5 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 856+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 407ci | 404ci | ▲ 856+3 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4.3in | 4.3in | Same |
| Stroke | 4.6in | 4.8in | ▲ 4230+0.2 in · +4% |
Transmission
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Sliding gear with dry disc clutch | Partially synchronized (Syncro-Range) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164in | 166in | ▲ 4230+2 in · +1% |
| Width | 91.7in | 89.6in | ▲ 856+2.1 in · +2% |
| Height | Not recorded | 152in | — |
| Operating Weight | 10,290lb | 10,800lb | ▲ 4230+510 lb · +5% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 540rpm | ▲ 856+460 rpm · +85% |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | IH Fast Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Independent hydraulic disc | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 6gal | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | Farmall 856 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 21st percentile (95 hp)B · 25th percentile (100 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 57th percentile (407 ci)B · 57th percentile (404 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 16th percentile (8)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 34th percentile (10,290 lb)B · 37th percentile (10,800 lb)
A · 856B · 4230Median Row Crop Tractor