Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7230R vs John Deere 8285R

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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
John Deere 8285R Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8285R

Row Crop

power
285 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8285R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8285R higher · +86 hp (+43%)
7230R199 hp
8285R285 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7230R is in the 76th percentile; 8285R is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
7230R548 ci
8285R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7230R is in the 96th percentile; 8285R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7230R6
8285R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7230R is in the 50th percentile; 8285R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 7230R higher · +7 (+44%)
7230R23
8285R16
Median Row Crop Tractor16

7230R is in the 74th percentile; 8285R is in the 50th · 1,200 models

7230R (A)8285R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7230R8285R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSX (Serial No. PE6068U000894)PowerTech PSX—
Power Output199hp285hp▲ 8285R+86 hp · +43%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4in▲ 8285R+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
TypePartial power shiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
Length217in244in▲ 8285R+27 in · +12%
WidthNot recorded96in—
Height132in139in▲ 8285R+7 in · +5%
WheelbaseNot recorded119in—
Operating Weight21,790lb25,330lb▲ 8285R+3,540 lb · +16%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
System TypeClosed center, direct engine driveClosed center pressure-flow compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity62.4gpm64.1gpm▲ 8285R+1.7 gpm · +3%
PressureNot recorded2,404psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
Front Tire Size420/90R30Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
Hitch TypeQuick Attach3/3N—
Hitch CategoryIIICategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity23,464lb24,750lb▲ 8285R+1,286 lb · +5%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
Control SystemD.E.F. exhaust treatmentNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
Coolant10.4gal10.8gal▲ 8285R+0.4 gal · +4%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8285RDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 76th percentile (199 hp)B · 92nd percentile (285 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 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 · 94th percentile (25,330 lb)
A · 7230RB · 8285RMedian Row Crop Tractor
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