Head to head · Row Crop
Ford 8870 vs John Deere 8230
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8230
Row Crop
- power
- 245 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
FordFord 8870
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +35 hp (+17%)8870210 hp
8230245 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8870 is in the 79th percentile; 8230 is in the 87th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +92 ci (+20%)8870456 ci
8230548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8870 is in the 80th percentile; 8230 is in the 96th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied88706
82306
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8870 is in the 50th percentile; 8230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied887016
823016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8870 is in the 50th percentile; 8230 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
8870 (A)8230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | 8870 | 8230 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | John Deere | — |
| Model | Ford | PowerTech | — |
| Power Output | 210hp | 245hp | ▲ 8230+35 hp · +17% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 456ci | 548ci | ▲ 8230+92 ci · +20% |
| Bore | 4.4in | 4.7in | ▲ 8230+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.4in | ▲ 8230+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 197in | 219in | ▲ 8230+22 in · +11% |
| Width | 96.7in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 121in | 123in | ▲ 8230+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 16,700lb | 23,747lb | ▲ 8230+7,047 lb · +42% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing (CCLS) | Closed center PFC | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power steering | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Independent | Same |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | 1,000rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 14L-16.1 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 18.4R42 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,500lb | 12,400lb | ▲ 8870+100 lb · <1% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power steering | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Wet disc | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6.6gal | 10.6gal | ▲ 8230+4 gal · +61% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 8870 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | CommandView cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 79th percentile (210 hp)B · 87th percentile (245 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 80th percentile (456 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 72nd percentile (16,700 lb)B · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)
A · 8870B · 8230Median Row Crop Tractor