Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 4230 vs Minneapolis-Moline G1000

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4230

Row Crop

power
100 hp
displacement
404 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 4230 specs
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Minneapolis-MolineModel B

Minneapolis-Moline G1000

Row Crop

power
100 hp
displacement
504 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full G1000 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4230
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Minneapolis-MolineMinneapolis-Moline G1000

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
4230100 hp
G1000100 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

4230 is in the 25th percentile; G1000 is in the 25th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ G1000 higher · +100 ci (+25%)
4230404 ci
G1000504 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

4230 is in the 57th percentile; G1000 is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
42306
G10006
Median Row Crop Tractor6

4230 is in the 50th percentile; G1000 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ G1000 higher · +2 (+25%)
42308
G100010
Median Row Crop Tractor16

4230 is in the 16th percentile; G1000 is in the 22nd · 1,200 models

4230 (A)G1000 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMinneapolis-Moline—
Model4230G1000—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMinneapolis-Moline—
ModelJohn Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel504A-6—
Power Output100hp100hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM1,800RPM▲ 4230+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement404ci504ci▲ G1000+100 ci · +25%
Bore4.3in4.6in▲ G1000+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.8in5in▲ G1000+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
TypePartially synchronized (Syncro-Range)Partial Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
Length166in165in▲ 4230+1 in · <1%
Width89.6in94.1in▲ G1000+4.5 in · +5%
Height152in83.9in▲ 4230+68.1 in · +81%
Operating Weight10,800lb10,692lb▲ 4230+108 lb · +1%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
System TypeClosed centerOpen Center—
Steering TypePowerHydraulic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
TypeIndependentIndependent with wet disc clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryCategory 3II—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerHydraulic Power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discDifferential Hydraulic Dry Discs—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
Coolant6gal8.3gal▲ G1000+2.3 gal · +38%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4230Minneapolis-Moline G1000Difference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen Operator StationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 25th percentile (100 hp)B · 25th percentile (100 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (404 ci)B · 85th percentile (504 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 22nd percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 37th percentile (10,800 lb)B · 37th percentile (10,692 lb)
A · 4230B · G1000Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 4230Full spec pageMinneapolis-Moline G1000