Head to head · Agricultural

John Deere 6R 230 vs John Deere 8320RT

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 6R 230

Agricultural

power
227 hp
displacement
415 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 6R 230 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8320RT

Crawler

power
261 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8320RT specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6R 230
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John DeereJohn Deere 8320RT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 8320RT higher · +34 hp (+15%)
6R 230227 hp
8320RT261 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

6R 230 is in the 85th percentile; 8320RT is in the 89th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8320RT higher · +133 ci (+32%)
6R 230415 ci
8320RT548 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

6R 230 is in the 72nd percentile; 8320RT is in the 90th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6R 2306
8320RT6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

6R 230 is in the 74th percentile; 8320RT is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8320RT higher · +14,962 lb (+73%)
6R 23020,503 lb
8320RT35,465 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

6R 230 is in the 86th percentile; 8320RT is in the 97th · 971 models

6R 230 (A)8320RT (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model6R 2308320RT—
CategoryAgriculturalCrawler, Agricultural—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PVSPowerTech PSS—
Power Output227hp261hp▲ 8320RT+34 hp · +15%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement415ci548ci▲ 8320RT+133 ci · +32%
Bore4.2in4.7in▲ 8320RT+0.5 in · +12%
Stroke5in5.4in▲ 8320RT+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
TypeContinuously-variable transmissionSelective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift (16 speed)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
Length206in224in▲ 8320RT+18 in · +9%
WidthNot recorded150in—
Height130in131in▲ 8320RT+1 in · <1%
Operating Weight20,503lb35,465lb▲ 8320RT+14,962 lb · +73%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
System TypeClosed-center PFCDirect engine drive—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded61.8gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,991psi—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTONot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIVN/III—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded22,144lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedElectro-hydraulic power—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
Starter TypeElectric12 volt electric—

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
StandardNot recordedTier 4—
Control SystemNot recordedDOC, SCR, and regenerative DPF—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
CoolantNot recorded10.6gal—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230John Deere 8320RTDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 85th percentile (227 hp)B · 89th percentile (261 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 72nd percentile (415 ci)B · 90th percentile (548 ci)

Cylinders

median 5.5
A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 10,914 lb
A · 86th percentile (20,503 lb)B · 97th percentile (35,465 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 83rd percentile (206 in)B · 91st percentile (224 in)
A · 6R 230B · 8320RTMedian Agricultural Tractor
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