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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 Steyr 540
John DeereJohn Deere 8230
vs
SteyrSteyr 540
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8230 higher · +205 hp (+513%)8230245 hp
54040 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
8230 is in the 87th percentile; 540 is in the 4th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8230 higher · +404 ci (+281%)8230548 ci
540144 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
8230 is in the 96th percentile; 540 is in the 3rd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 8230 higher · +3 (+100%)82306
5403
Median Row Crop Tractor6
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 540 is in the 2nd · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 8230 higher · +8 (+100%)823016
5408
Median Row Crop Tractor16
8230 is in the 50th percentile; 540 is in the 16th · 1,200 models
8230 (A)540 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Steyr | — |
| Model | 8230 | 540 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Steyr | — |
| Model | PowerTech | WD 308.40 | — |
| Power Output | 245hp | 40hp | ▲ 8230+205 hp · +513% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 540+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 3 | ▲ 8230+3 · +100% |
| Displacement | 548ci | 144ci | ▲ 8230+404 ci · +281% |
| Bore | 4.7in | 3.9in | ▲ 8230+0.8 in · +21% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 3.9in | ▲ 8230+1.4 in · +36% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 219in | 131in | ▲ 8230+88 in · +67% |
| Height | 123in | 60.2in | ▲ 8230+62.8 in · +104% |
| Operating Weight | 23,747lb | 4,675lb | ▲ 8230+19,072 lb · +408% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center PFC | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Manual | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Tires
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6.00-16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4-28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 12,400lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | MFWD | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Power steering | Manual | — |
| Brake Type | Wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 10.6gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 8230 | Steyr 540 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CommandView cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 87th percentile (245 hp)B · 4th percentile (40 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 3rd percentile (144 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 2nd percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 16th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,747 lb)B · 7th percentile (4,675 lb)
A · 8230B · 540Median Row Crop Tractor