Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 8230 vs Steiger Panther IV KM-325

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8230

Row Crop

power
245 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8230 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
SteigerSteiger Panther IV KM-325

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Panther IV KM-325 higher · +80 hp (+33%)
8230245 hp
Panther IV KM-325325 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

8230 is in the 87th percentile; Panther IV KM-325 is in the 95th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Panther IV KM-325 higher · +307 ci (+56%)
8230548 ci
Panther IV KM-325855 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

8230 is in the 96th percentile; Panther IV KM-325 is in the 99th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
82306
Panther IV KM-3256
Median Row Crop Tractor6

8230 is in the 50th percentile; Panther IV KM-325 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ Panther IV KM-325 higher · +4 (+25%)
823016
Panther IV KM-32520
Median Row Crop Tractor16

8230 is in the 50th percentile; Panther IV KM-325 is in the 70th · 1,200 models

8230 (A)Panther IV KM-325 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSteiger—
Model8230Panther IV KM-325—
CategoryRow CropUtility—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereCummins—
ModelPowerTechNT-855-A325—
Power Output245hp325hp▲ Panther IV KM-325+80 hp · +33%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci855ci▲ Panther IV KM-325+307 ci · +56%
Bore4.7in5.5in▲ Panther IV KM-325+0.8 in · +17%
Stroke5.4in6in▲ Panther IV KM-325+0.7 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
TypeFull power shiftConstant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
Length219in254in▲ Panther IV KM-325+35 in · +16%
WidthNot recorded96in—
Height123in156in▲ Panther IV KM-325+33 in · +27%
Operating Weight23,747lb26,653lb▲ Panther IV KM-325+2,906 lb · +12%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
System TypeClosed center PFCOpen center load sensing—
Steering TypePower steeringArticulated power steering—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory III—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Not recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity12,400lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 articulated chassis—
Drive TypeMFWD4WD—
Steering TypePower steeringArticulated power steering—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
Coolant10.6gal16.5gal▲ Panther IV KM-325+5.9 gal · +56%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8230Steiger Panther IV KM-325Difference
TypeCommandView cabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 95th percentile (325 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 99th percentile (855 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 70th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)B · 96th percentile (26,653 lb)
A · 8230B · Panther IV KM-325Median Row Crop Tractor
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