Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7230R vs John Deere 8120

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 7230R

Row Crop

power
199 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 7230R specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 8120

Row Crop

power
200 hp
displacement
496 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8120 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8120 higher · +1 hp (<1%)
7230R199 hp
8120200 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7230R is in the 76th percentile; 8120 is in the 77th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7230R higher · +52 ci (+10%)
7230R548 ci
8120496 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7230R is in the 96th percentile; 8120 is in the 85th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7230R6
81206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7230R is in the 50th percentile; 8120 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 7230R higher · +7 (+44%)
7230R23
812016
Median Row Crop Tractor16

7230R is in the 74th percentile; 8120 is in the 50th · 1,200 models

7230R (A)8120 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7230R8120—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSX (Serial No. PE6068U000894)Not recorded—
Power Output199hp200hp▲ 8120+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ 8120+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci496ci▲ 7230R+52 ci · +10%
Bore4.7in4.6in▲ 7230R+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.4in5.1in▲ 7230R+0.2 in · +4%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
TypePartial power shiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
Length217in210in▲ 7230R+7 in · +3%
Height132in120in▲ 7230R+12 in · +10%
Operating Weight21,790lb19,105lb▲ 7230R+2,685 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
System TypeClosed center, direct engine driveClosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)—
Pump Flow Capacity62.4gpmNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
Front Tire Size420/90R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
Hitch TypeQuick AttachIII/IIIN—
Hitch CategoryIIIIIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity23,464lb12,353lb▲ 7230R+11,111 lb · +90%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4WD4x2 (2WD)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalsHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
Control SystemD.E.F. exhaust treatmentNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
Coolant10.4gal9gal▲ 7230R+1.4 gal · +16%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8120Difference
TypeCabCab (standard)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 76th percentile (199 hp)B · 77th percentile (200 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 85th percentile (496 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 74th percentile (23)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,790 lb)B · 81st percentile (19,105 lb)
A · 7230RB · 8120Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 7230RFull spec pageJohn Deere 8120