Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 4230 vs Valmet 8150

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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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ValmetModel B

Valmet 8150

Row Crop

power
109 hp
displacement
403 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
36
Full 8150 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 4230
vs
ValmetValmet 8150

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8150 higher · +9 hp (+9%)
4230100 hp
8150109 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

4230 is in the 25th percentile; 8150 is in the 31st · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4230 higher · +1 ci (<1%)
4230404 ci
8150403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

4230 is in the 57th percentile; 8150 is in the 55th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
42306
81506
Median Row Crop Tractor6

4230 is in the 50th percentile; 8150 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8150 higher · +28 (+350%)
42308
815036
Median Row Crop Tractor16

4230 is in the 16th percentile; 8150 is in the 95th · 1,200 models

4230 (A)8150 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereValmet—
Model42308150—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereValmet—
ModelJohn Deere 6.6L 6-cyl dieselSix-cylinder turbocharged (Serial No. E 1 12 75)—
Power Output100hp109hp▲ 8150+9 hp · +9%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement404ci403ci▲ 4230+1 ci · <1%
Bore4.3in4.3inSame
Stroke4.8in4.7in▲ 4230+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
TypePartially synchronized (Syncro-Range)Three-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
Length166in191in▲ 8150+25 in · +15%
Width89.6in85.8in▲ 4230+3.8 in · +4%
Height152in110in▲ 4230+42 in · +38%
Operating Weight10,800lb10,970lb▲ 8150+170 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
System TypeClosed centerNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recordedTwo 16.9R28;**; 12 (80 psi)—
Rear Tire SizeNot recordedTwo 20.8R38;**; 12 (80 psi)—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchCategory III—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4230Valmet 8150Difference
TypeOpen operator stationCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 25th percentile (100 hp)B · 31st percentile (109 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 57th percentile (404 ci)B · 55th percentile (403 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 16th percentile (8)B · 95th percentile (36)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 37th percentile (10,800 lb)B · 38th percentile (10,970 lb)
A · 4230B · 8150Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 4230Full spec pageValmet 8150