John DeereModel A
John Deere 8R 230
Row Crop
- power
- 204 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 8R 230 vs McCormick Intl MTX200
McCormick IntlModel B
McCormick Intl MTX200
Row Crop
- power
- 204 hp
- displacement
- 359 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 32
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 230
vs
McCormick IntlMcCormick Intl MTX200
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
= Effectively tied8R 230204 hp
MTX200204 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8R 230 is in the 77th percentile; MTX200 is in the 77th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8R 230 higher · +189 ci (+53%)8R 230548 ci
MTX200359 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8R 230 is in the 96th percentile; MTX200 is in the 41st · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8R 2306
MTX2006
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8R 230 is in the 50th percentile; MTX200 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ MTX200 higher · +9 (+39%)8R 23023
MTX20032
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8R 230 is in the 74th percentile; MTX200 is in the 91st · 1,200 models
8R 230 (A)MTX200 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | McCormick Intl | — |
| Model | 8R 230 | MTX200 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Cummins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | QSB | — |
| Power Output | 204hp | 204hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,200RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 548ci | 359ci | ▲ 8R 230+189 ci · +53% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 4in | ▲ 8R 230+0.7 in · +18% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 4.7in | ▲ 8R 230+0.6 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator-controlled power shift | Powershift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 253in | 206in | ▲ 8R 230+47 in · +23% |
| Height | 138in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 27,785lb | 17,000lb | ▲ 8R 230+10,785 lb · +63% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensated | Pressure flow compensating | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic power | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | 420/85R34 | Not recorded | — |
| Rear Tire Size | 480/80R50 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IIIN | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | MFWD (Mechanical Front Wheel Drive) - 4WD | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8R 230 | McCormick Intl MTX200 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 77th percentile (204 hp)B · 77th percentile (204 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 41st percentile (359 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 74th percentile (23)B · 91st percentile (32)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 97th percentile (27,785 lb)B · 74th percentile (17,000 lb)
A · 8R 230B · MTX200Median Row Crop Tractor