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John DeereModel A
John Deere 7205J
Row Crop
- power
- 205 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
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Row Crop

Row Crop
How they compare
7205J is in the 78th percentile; 8R 230 is in the 77th · 1,206 models
7205J is in the 66th percentile; 8R 230 is in the 96th · 1,409 models
7205J is in the 50th percentile; 8R 230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
7205J is in the 50th percentile; 8R 230 is in the 74th · 1,200 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 7205J | 8R 230 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 6068 Powertech | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 205hp | 204hp | ▲ 7205J+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | Not recorded | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 548ci | ▲ 8R 230+134 ci · +32% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.7in | ▲ 8R 230+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.4in | ▲ 8R 230+0.3 in · +6% |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partial power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 240in | 253in | ▲ 8R 230+13 in · +5% |
| Height | 124in | 138in | ▲ 8R 230+14 in · +11% |
| Operating Weight | 17,860lb | 27,785lb | ▲ 8R 230+9,925 lb · +56% |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center pressure flow compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 420/85R34 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 480/80R50 | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-point hitch | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Category | 3/3N | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) - 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter (12 volts) | Electric | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7205J | John Deere 8R 230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
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