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John DeereModel A
John Deere 8230
Row Crop
- power
- 245 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8230 vs Kubota MZ50
KubotaModel B
Kubota MZ50
Utility
- power
- 49.3 hp
- displacement
- 202 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 24
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
KubotaKubota MZ50
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +196 hp (+397%)8230245 hp
MZ5049.3 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8230 is in the 87th percentile; MZ50 is in the 6th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +346 ci (+171%)8230548 ci
MZ50202 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; MZ50 is in the 9th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 8230 higher · +2 (+50%)82306
MZ504
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; MZ50 is in the 17th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ MZ50 higher · +8 (+50%)823016
MZ5024
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; MZ50 is in the 81st · 1,200 models
8230 (A)MZ50 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | 8230 | MZ50 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Kubota | — |
| Model | PowerTech | V3300 | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 49.3hp | ▲ 8230+196 hp · +397% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ MZ50+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 8230+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 548ci | 202ci | ▲ 8230+346 ci · +171% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 3.9in | ▲ 8230+0.8 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 4.3in | ▲ 8230+1 in · +23% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 143in | ▲ 8230+76 in · +53% |
| Width | Not recorded | 61.6in | — |
| Height | 123in | 95.1in | ▲ 8230+27.9 in · +29% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 5,225lb | ▲ 8230+18,522 lb · +354% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Kubota MZ50 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 6th percentile (49.3 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 9th percentile (202 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 17th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 81st percentile (24)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)B · 9th percentile (5,225 lb)
A · 8230B · MZ50Median Row Crop Tractor