Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 4960 vs John Deere 7230R

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 4960

Row Crop

power
200 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
15
Full 4960 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 7230R

Row Crop

power
199 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 7230R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 4960 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
4960200 hp
7230R199 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

4960 is in the 77th percentile; 7230R is in the 76th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7230R higher · +82 ci (+18%)
4960466 ci
7230R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

4960 is in the 82nd percentile; 7230R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
49606
7230R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

4960 is in the 50th percentile; 7230R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 7230R higher · +8 (+53%)
496015
7230R23
Median Row Crop Tractor16

4960 is in the 33rd percentile; 7230R is in the 74th · 1,200 models

4960 (A)7230R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model49607230R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recordedPowerTech PSX (Serial No. PE6068U000894)—
Power Output200hp199hp▲ 4960+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ 4960+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement466ci548ci▲ 7230R+82 ci · +18%
Bore4.6in4.7in▲ 7230R+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke4.8in5.4in▲ 7230R+0.5 in · +10%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
TypeFull power shiftPartial power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
LengthNot recorded217in—
Width119inNot recorded—
Height119in132in▲ 7230R+13 in · +11%
Operating Weight19,000lb21,790lb▲ 7230R+2,790 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
System TypeClosed centerClosed center, direct engine drive—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded62.4gpm—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 11,000rpm540rpm▲ 4960+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded420/90R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R46—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchQuick Attach—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded23,464lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDifferential hydraulic wet discWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
Control SystemNot recordedD.E.F. exhaust treatment—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
Coolant8gal10.4gal▲ 7230R+2.4 gal · +30%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 4960John Deere 7230RDifference
TypeSound-Gard cabCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 77th percentile (200 hp)B · 76th percentile (199 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 82nd percentile (466 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 33rd percentile (15)B · 74th percentile (23)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 81st percentile (19,000 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,790 lb)
A · 4960B · 7230RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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