Head to head · Utility

John Deere 8650 vs John Deere 9230

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8650

Utility

power
290 hp
displacement
619 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8650 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 9230

Utility

power
325 hp
displacement
549 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 9230 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 9230 higher · +35 hp (+12%)
8650290 hp
9230325 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8650 is in the 96th percentile; 9230 is in the 97th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8650 higher · +70 ci (+13%)
8650619 ci
9230549 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8650 is in the 95th percentile; 9230 is in the 94th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
86506
92306
Median Utility Tractor4

8650 is in the 93rd percentile; 9230 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9230 higher · +8 (+50%)
865016
923024
Median Utility Tractor12

8650 is in the 73rd percentile; 9230 is in the 92nd · 4,941 models

8650 (A)9230 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model86509230—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
ModelNot recordedPowerTech Plus—
Power Output290hp325hp▲ 9230+35 hp · +12%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement619ci549ci▲ 8650+70 ci · +13%
Bore5.1in4.7in▲ 8650+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke5in5.4in▲ 9230+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
TypePartial power shiftPartial power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
Length224in270in▲ 9230+46 in · +21%
WidthNot recorded119in—
HeightNot recorded140in—
Operating Weight30,270lb34,510lb▲ 9230+4,240 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
System TypeClosed center constant-pressureClosed-center pressure and flow compensating—
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
TypeIndependent (optional)Independent (optional)Same
Speed 11,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded620/70 R42—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded620/70 R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINIVN/III, IVN/IV—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity9,260lb15,300lb▲ 9230+6,040 lb · +65%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
Coolant12gal12.5gal▲ 9230+0.5 gal · +4%

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 8650John Deere 9230Difference
TypeSound-Gard cab with air-conditioningCommandView Cab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (290 hp)B · 97th percentile (325 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 95th percentile (619 ci)B · 94th percentile (549 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 92nd percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (30,270 lb)B · 98th percentile (34,510 lb)
A · 8650B · 9230Median Utility Tractor
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