John DeereModel A
John Deere 3030
Row Crop
- power
- 93.8 hp
- displacement
- 329 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 3030 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
John DeereJohn Deere 3030
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 4230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 4230 higher · +6.2 hp (+7%)303093.8 hp
4230100 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
3030 is in the 20th percentile; 4230 is in the 25th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 4230 higher · +75 ci (+23%)3030329 ci
4230404 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
3030 is in the 35th percentile; 4230 is in the 57th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied30306
42306
Median Row Crop Tractor6
3030 is in the 50th percentile; 4230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 3030 higher · +4 (+50%)303012
42308
Median Row Crop Tractor16
3030 is in the 27th percentile; 4230 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
3030 (A)4230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 3030 | 4230 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | — |
| Power Output | 93.8hp | 100hp | ▲ 4230+6.2 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,500RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 3030+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 329ci | 404ci | ▲ 4230+75 ci · +23% |
| Bore | 4in | 4.3in | ▲ 4230+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 4.3in | 4.8in | ▲ 4230+0.5 in · +12% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Hi-Lo | Partially synchronized (Syncro-Range) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 158in | 166in | ▲ 4230+8 in · +5% |
| Width | 80.3in | 89.6in | ▲ 4230+9.3 in · +12% |
| Height | Not recorded | 152in | — |
| Operating Weight | 7,297lb | 10,800lb | ▲ 4230+3,503 lb · +48% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
| Speed 2 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | II | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Differential hydraulic wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 5gal | 6gal | ▲ 4230+1 gal · +20% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 3030 | John Deere 4230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ROPS | Open operator station | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 20th percentile (93.8 hp)B · 25th percentile (100 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 35th percentile (329 ci)B · 57th percentile (404 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 27th percentile (12)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 17th percentile (7,297 lb)B · 37th percentile (10,800 lb)
A · 3030B · 4230Median Row Crop Tractor