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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

Four-Wheel Drive
How they compare
8230 is in the 87th percentile; 9R 640 is in the 99th · 1,206 models
8230 is in the 96th percentile; 9R 640 is in the 99th · 1,409 models
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 9R 640 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 9R 640 is in the 61st · 1,200 models
Full comparison
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 8230 | 9R 640 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | PowerTech | JD14 | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 632hp | ▲ 9R 640+387 hp · +158% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 827ci | ▲ 9R 640+279 ci · +51% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 5.2in | ▲ 9R 640+0.5 in · +11% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 6.5in | ▲ 9R 640+1.2 in · +23% |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full power shift | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 313in | ▲ 9R 640+94 in · +43% |
| Width | Not recorded | 173in | — |
| Height | 123in | 147in | ▲ 9R 640+24 in · +20% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 46,680lb | ▲ 9R 640+22,933 lb · +97% |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Closed center pressure/flow compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IV/IVN | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | 14.9gal | ▲ 9R 640+4.3 gal · +41% |
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | John Deere 9R 640 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Cab | — |
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