Head to head · Agricultural

John Deere 6R 230 vs White 8710

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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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WhiteModel B

White 8710

Agricultural

power
225 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 8710 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 6R 230
vs
WhiteWhite 8710

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural

n = 795–1,130

Engine Power

▲ 6R 230 higher · +2 hp (<1%)
6R 230227 hp
8710225 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp

6R 230 is in the 85th percentile; 8710 is in the 85th · 1,028 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8710 higher · +90 ci (+22%)
6R 230415 ci
8710505 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci

6R 230 is in the 72nd percentile; 8710 is in the 86th · 1,083 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
6R 2306
87106
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5

6R 230 is in the 74th percentile; 8710 is in the 74th · 1,130 models

Operating Weight

▲ 6R 230 higher · +873 lb (+4%)
6R 23020,503 lb
871019,630 lb
Median Agricultural Tractor10,914 lb

6R 230 is in the 86th percentile; 8710 is in the 83rd · 971 models

6R 230 (A)8710 (B)Median Agricultural Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereWhite—
Model6R 2308710—
CategoryAgriculturalAgriculturalSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereCummins—
ModelPowerTech PVSC8.3A—
Power Output227hp225hp▲ 6R 230+2 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,050RPM▲ 6R 230+50 RPM · +2%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement415ci505ci▲ 8710+90 ci · +22%
Bore4.2in4.5in▲ 8710+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5in5.3in▲ 8710+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
TypeContinuously-variable transmissionFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
Length206in203in▲ 6R 230+3 in · +1%
WidthNot recorded98.2in—
Height130in121in▲ 6R 230+9 in · +7%
Operating Weight20,503lb19,630lb▲ 6R 230+873 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
System TypeClosed-center PFCClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow CapacityNot recorded35.9gpm—
PressureNot recorded2,490psi—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
TypeOptional Transmission or Live PTO1000—
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8710+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded16.9R30—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded20.8R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch CapacityNot recorded23,225lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 6R 230White 8710Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 110 hp
A · 85th percentile (227 hp)B · 85th percentile (225 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 336 ci
A · 72nd percentile (415 ci)B · 86th percentile (505 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 · 83rd percentile (19,630 lb)

Length

median 173 in
A · 83rd percentile (206 in)B · 80th percentile (203 in)
A · 6R 230B · 8710Median Agricultural Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 6R 230Full spec pageWhite 8710