John DeereModel A
John Deere 7R 250
Row Crop
- power
- 242 hp
- displacement
- 414 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 7R 250 vs John Deere 8230
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8230
Row Crop
- power
- 245 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
John DeereJohn Deere 7R 250
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +3 hp (+1%)7R 250242 hp
8230245 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
7R 250 is in the 86th percentile; 8230 is in the 87th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +134 ci (+32%)7R 250414 ci
8230548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
7R 250 is in the 66th percentile; 8230 is in the 96th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied7R 2506
82306
Median Row Crop Tractor6
7R 250 is in the 50th percentile; 8230 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 7R 250 higher · +7 (+44%)7R 25023
823016
Median Row Crop Tractor16
7R 250 is in the 74th percentile; 8230 is in the 50th · 1,200 models
7R 250 (A)8230 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 7R 250 | 8230 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | PowerTech | — |
| Power Output | 242hp | 245hp | ▲ 8230+3 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,100RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 414ci | 548ci | ▲ 8230+134 ci · +32% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.7in | ▲ 8230+0.5 in · +12% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.4in | ▲ 8230+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 218in | 219in | ▲ 8230+1 in · <1% |
| Height | Not recorded | 123in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,400lb | 23,747lb | ▲ 8230+347 lb · +1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | Closed center PFC | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power steering | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 1,000rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | III/IIIN | Category 3 | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | Not recorded | 12,400lb | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Front wheel assist with duals | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | MFWD | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power steering | — |
| Brake Type | Not recorded | Wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 10.6gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 7R 250 | John Deere 8230 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | CommandView cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 86th percentile (242 hp)B · 87th percentile (245 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 66th percentile (414 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 74th percentile (23)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,400 lb)B · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)
A · 7R 250B · 8230Median Row Crop Tractor