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John DeereModel A
John Deere 7R 230
Row Crop
- power
- 228 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
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Row Crop

Row Crop
How they compare
7R 230 is in the 83rd percentile; 8220 is in the 83rd · 1,206 models
7R 230 is in the 66th percentile; 8220 is in the 85th · 1,409 models
7R 230 is in the 50th percentile; 8220 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
7R 230 is in the 74th percentile; 8220 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 7R 230 | 8220 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | 8.1 L | — |
| Power Output | 228hp | 225hp | ▲ 7R 230+3 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 1,701RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 8220+499 RPM · +29% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 496ci | ▲ 8220+82 ci · +20% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.6in | ▲ 8220+0.4 in · +10% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.1in | ▲ 8220+0.1 in · +2% |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift | Full power shift | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 217in | 210in | ▲ 7R 230+7 in · +3% |
| Height | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Operating Weight | 22,685lb | 20,220lb | ▲ 7R 230+2,465 lb · +12% |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | Closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC) | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/90R30 | 380/85R34 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R46 | 480/80R46 | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III/IIIN | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 15,180lb | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Hydraulic wet disc | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 9gal | — |
| Spec | John Deere 7R 230 | John Deere 8220 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
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