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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 Massey Ferguson 650
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Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 650
Row Crop
- power
- 138 hp
- displacement
- 365 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 650
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +107 hp (+78%)8230245 hp
650138 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8230 is in the 87th percentile; 650 is in the 50th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +183 ci (+50%)8230548 ci
650365 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; 650 is in the 45th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied82306
6506
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 650 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8230 higher · +4 (+33%)823016
65012
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 650 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
8230 (A)650 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | 8230 | 650 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Perkins | — |
| Model | PowerTech | 1006.6T | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 138hp | ▲ 8230+107 hp · +78% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 650+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 365ci | ▲ 8230+183 ci · +50% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 3.9in | ▲ 8230+0.8 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5in | ▲ 8230+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Synchromesh | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 182in | ▲ 8230+37 in · +20% |
| Height | 123in | 145in | ▲ 650+22 in · +18% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 11,964lb | ▲ 8230+11,783 lb · +98% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Not recorded | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Massey Ferguson 650 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 50th percentile (138 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 45th percentile (365 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)B · 48th percentile (11,964 lb)
A · 8230B · 650Median Row Crop Tractor