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John DeereModel A
John Deere 6230
Utility
- power
- 95.9 hp
- displacement
- 276 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Utility
John Deere 6230 vs Kubota MD97
KubotaModel B
Kubota MD97
Utility
- power
- 95.7 hp
- displacement
- 285 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 6230
vs
KubotaKubota MD97
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 6230 higher · +0.2 hp (<1%)623095.9 hp
MD9795.7 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
6230 is in the 81st percentile; MD97 is in the 81st · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MD97 higher · +9 ci (+3%)6230276 ci
MD97285 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
6230 is in the 81st percentile; MD97 is in the 83rd · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied62304
MD974
Median Utility Tractor4
6230 is in the 50th percentile; MD97 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied623016
MD9716
Median Utility Tractor12
6230 is in the 73rd percentile; MD97 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models
6230 (A)MD97 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 6230 | MD97 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 4045HL280 PowerTech E | V4702 | — |
| Power Output | 95.9hp | 95.7hp | ▲ 6230+0.2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,300RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ MD97+100 RPM · +4% |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | Same |
| Displacement | 276ci | 285ci | ▲ MD97+9 ci · +3% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ MD97+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5in | 4.9in | ▲ 6230+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | PowrQuad Plus (16 speeds) | Partial power shift, Creeper | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 160in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 78in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 104in | — |
| Operating Weight | 10,680lb | 7,694lb | ▲ 6230+2,986 lb · +39% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open-center load sensing | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 6,106lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7gal | 4gal | ▲ 6230+3 gal · +75% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 6230 | Kubota MD97 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open with two-post ROPS or Cab (optional) | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 81st percentile (95.9 hp)B · 81st percentile (95.7 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 81st percentile (276 ci)B · 83rd percentile (285 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 87th percentile (10,680 lb)B · 73rd percentile (7,694 lb)
A · 6230B · MD97Median Utility Tractor