Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7230R vs John Deere 8345R

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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 8345R Tractor
John DeereModel B

John Deere 8345R

Row Crop

power
325 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 8345R specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 8345R higher · +126 hp (+63%)
7230R199 hp
8345R325 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7230R is in the 76th percentile; 8345R is in the 95th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
7230R548 ci
8345R548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7230R is in the 96th percentile; 8345R is in the 96th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7230R6
8345R6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7230R is in the 50th percentile; 8345R is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
7230R23
8345R23
Median Row Crop Tractor16

7230R is in the 74th percentile; 8345R is in the 74th · 1,200 models

7230R (A)8345R (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model7230R8345R—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelPowerTech PSX (Serial No. PE6068U000894)PowerTech PSS—
Power Output199hp325hp▲ 8345R+126 hp · +63%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci548ciSame
Bore4.7in4.7inSame
Stroke5.4in5.4inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
TypePartial power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio with a full range operator-controlled power shift (manual mode)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Length217in245in▲ 8345R+28 in · +13%
WidthNot recorded137in—
Height132in129in▲ 7230R+3 in · +2%
WheelbaseNot recorded121in—
Operating Weight21,790lb27,820lb▲ 8345R+6,030 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
System TypeClosed center, direct engine driveClosed-center load sensing pressure flow compensated—
Pump Flow Capacity62.4gpm64.4gpm▲ 8345R+2 gpm · +3%
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
TypeIndependentIndependentSame
Speed 1540rpm1,000rpm▲ 8345R+460 rpm · +85%
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Front Tire Size420/90R30380/80R38—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46480/80R50—

Tread Width

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Front Tread WidthNot recorded64in—
Rear TreadNot recorded60in—
Front Tread AdjustmentNot recorded64.0 to 88.0 in—
Rear Tread AdjustmentNot recorded60.0 to 132.6 in—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Hitch TypeQuick AttachThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIIVN/III—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity23,464lb29,300lb▲ 8345R+5,836 lb · +25%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WDMFWD 4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalsWet multiple disc hydraulically operated—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Control SystemD.E.F. exhaust treatmentNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
Coolant10.4gal10.6gal▲ 8345R+0.2 gal · +2%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7230RJohn Deere 8345RDifference
TypeCabCommandView III cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 76th percentile (199 hp)B · 95th percentile (325 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 · 74th percentile (23)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,790 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,820 lb)
A · 7230RB · 8345RMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 7230RFull spec pageJohn Deere 8345R