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John DeereModel A
John Deere 8230
Row Crop
- power
- 245 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
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Row Crop

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How they compare
8230 is in the 87th percentile; 8245R is in the 87th · 1,206 models
8230 is in the 96th percentile; 8245R is in the 96th · 1,409 models
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 8245R is in the 50th · 1,417 models
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 8245R is in the 50th · 1,200 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 8230 | 8245R | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | PowerTech | PowerTech PSS | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 245hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 548ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4.7in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.4in | ▲ 8245R+0.1 in · +2% |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 245in | ▲ 8245R+26 in · +12% |
| Width | Not recorded | 137in | — |
| Height | 123in | 129in | ▲ 8245R+6 in · +5% |
| Wheelbase | Not recorded | 121in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 27,553lb | ▲ 8245R+3,806 lb · +16% |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Closed center load sensing pressure flow compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 420/90R30 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 480/80R46 | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | 39,683lb | ▲ 8245R+27,283 lb · +220% |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Hydrostatic Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | 10.6gal | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 8245R | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Cab | — |
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