Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 6140M vs John Deere 7230

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6140M

Row Crop

power
127 hp
displacement
276 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
24
Full 6140M specs
John Deere 7230 Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 7230

Row Crop

power
127 hp
displacement
414 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 7230 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6140M
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
6140M127 hp
7230127 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

6140M is in the 44th percentile; 7230 is in the 44th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7230 higher · +138 ci (+50%)
6140M276 ci
7230414 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

6140M is in the 25th percentile; 7230 is in the 69th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

▲ 7230 higher · +2 (+50%)
6140M4
72306
Median Row Crop Tractor6

6140M is in the 17th percentile; 7230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
6140M24
723024
Median Row Crop Tractor16

6140M is in the 81st percentile; 7230 is in the 81st · 1,200 models

6140M (A)7230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model6140M7230—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVX6068HL280—
Power Output127hp127hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,300RPM▲ 7230+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders46▲ 7230+2 · +50%
Displacement276ci414ci▲ 7230+138 ci · +50%
Bore4.2in4.2inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
TypePowrQuad-Plus DieselSelective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled power shift (AutoQuad-Plus)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
LengthNot recorded187in—
WidthNot recorded65.4in—
Height114in115in▲ 7230+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight11,970lb12,930lb▲ 7230+960 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
System TypeOpen center pressure compensatedConstant flow load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded380/85R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded480/80R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point Hitch II/IIINCategory II—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 2—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity9,225lb18,196lb▲ 7230+8,971 lb · +97%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
Chassis Type4WD4x2 2WD—
Drive Type4WD2WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals which can be locked togetherDifferential hydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
Coolant7.3gal8.2gal▲ 7230+0.9 gal · +12%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6140MJohn Deere 7230Difference
TypeTwo-post foldable ROPS or Cab (optional)Two-post Roll-Gard ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 44th percentile (127 hp)B · 44th percentile (127 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 25th percentile (276 ci)B · 69th percentile (414 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 17th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 81st percentile (24)B · 81st percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 48th percentile (11,970 lb)B · 55th percentile (12,930 lb)
A · 6140MB · 7230Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 6140MFull spec pageJohn Deere 7230