Head to head · Utility

John Deere 2955 vs John Deere 6230

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 2955

Utility

power
97 hp
displacement
359 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 2955 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 6230

Utility

power
95.9 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full 6230 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 2955 higher · +1.1 hp (+1%)
295597 hp
623095.9 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

2955 is in the 82nd percentile; 6230 is in the 81st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 2955 higher · +83 ci (+30%)
2955359 ci
6230276 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

2955 is in the 87th percentile; 6230 is in the 81st · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ 2955 higher · +2 (+50%)
29556
62304
Median Utility Tractor4

2955 is in the 93rd percentile; 6230 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
295516
623016
Median Utility Tractor12

2955 is in the 73rd percentile; 6230 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

2955 (A)6230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model29556230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recorded4045HL280 PowerTech E—
Power Output97hp95.9hp▲ 2955+1.1 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,300RPM2,300RPMSame
Cylinders64▲ 2955+2 · +50%
Displacement359ci276ci▲ 2955+83 ci · +30%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke4.3in5in▲ 6230+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
TypePartially synchronized / Partial power shiftPowrQuad Plus (16 speeds)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
Operating Weight10,845lb10,680lb▲ 2955+165 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen-center load sensing—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
TypeIndependent (Rear) / Independent (Middle PTO option)Independent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
Rear Tire Size18.4-38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity5,237lb6,106lb▲ 6230+869 lb · +17%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
Coolant4.5gal7gal▲ 6230+2.5 gal · +56%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 2955John Deere 6230Difference
TypeRoll-Gard ROPS or Sound-Gard Cab (option)Open with two-post ROPS or Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 82nd percentile (97 hp)B · 81st percentile (95.9 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 87th percentile (359 ci)B · 81st percentile (276 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 88th percentile (10,845 lb)B · 87th percentile (10,680 lb)
A · 2955B · 6230Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 2955Full spec pageJohn Deere 6230