John Deere 4230 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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John Deere 4230 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

John Deere 4230 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1973 – 1977.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 4230 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

John Deere 4230 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	John Deere
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built:	33 (gasoline)
	90 (Low-Profile)
The John Deere 4230 was the Generation II replacement for the popular 4020. A row-crop tricycle front-end was an option on the 4230. Along with the smaller 4030, this was the final tractor from the Deere`s Waterloo factory to have a tricycle option.

John Deere 4230 Power

Engine:
PTO (claimed):	100 hp 74.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):	83.95 hp 62.6 kW
PTO (tested):	100.32 hp 74.8 kW

John Deere 4230 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Batteries:	2
Battery volts:	6

John Deere 4230 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 HFWD 4WD

Final drives:

planetary

Differential lock:

hydro-mechanical rear

Steering:

power

Brakes:

differential hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Open operator station. Four-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional. Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning optional.

Transmissions:

8-speed partially synchronized

16-speed partial power shift

8-speed full power shift

13-speed creeper

Capacity

Fuel:	37 gal 140.0 L
Hydraulic system:	16 gal 60.6 L

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center
Capacity:	16 gal 60.6 L
Valves:	1 to 3

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000 (1.375)

John Deere 4230 Engine detail

Engine Detail
John Deere
diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft
Displacement:	404 ci 6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.25×4.75 inches 108 x 121 mm
Air cleaner:	dry with secondary element
Pre-heating:	ether injection
	coolant heater*Optional
Compression:	16.2:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Idle RPM:	800-2400
Operating RPM:	1500-2200
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter:	electric
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	17 qts 16.1 L
Coolant capacity:	24 qts 22.7 L

John Deere 4230 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	John Deere Syncro-Range
Type:	partially synchronized
Gears:	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity:	64 qts 60.6 L
Four shift stations with two gears each, plus reverse gear in the first two shift stations. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift between stations. Once in a shift station the tractor may be shifted on the move, using the clutch, between the gears in that station.

John Deere 4230 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	104 inches 264 cm
2WD Length:	165.6 inches 420 cm
4WD Length:	169.3 inches 430 cm
Width:	89.625 inches 227 cm
	54.375 inches 138 cm (Cab)
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.39 by 90 inches 86 by 2286 mm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.39 by 96 inches 86 by 2438 mm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.39 by 104 inches 86 by 2641 mm
Rear axle:	Rack-and-pinion: 3.39 by 113 inches 86 by 2870 mm
Front tread:	48 to 79 inches 121 to 200 cm
Front tread:	52 to 86 inches 132 to 218 cm
Front tread:	58 to 96 inches 147 to 243 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 94 inches 152 to 238 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 101 inches 152 to 256 cm
Rear tread:	61 to 109 inches 154 to 276 cm
Rear tread:	61 to 118 inches 154 to 299 cm

John Deere 4230 Weight
Shipping:	8,100 lbs 3674 kg (Syncro)
	8,500 lbs 3855 kg
Operating:	10,800 lbs 4898 kg
Ballasted:	14,150 lbs 6418 kg

John Deere 4230 Height
Steering wheel:	86.7 inches 220 cm
Cab:	109.875 inches 279 cm
Exhaust:	151.75 inches 385 cm

John Deere 4230 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1112

Nebraska Tractor Test 1112
Diesel Quad-Range 2WD October 13 – 24, 1972 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1112 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	100.32 hp 74.8 kW
Fuel use:	7.1 gal/hour 26.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	83.95 hp 62.6 kW
Fuel use:	7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Max pull:	11,150 lbs 5057 kg

FAQ

Is John Deere 4230 a good tractor?

The John Deere 4230 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a John Deere 4230 take?

Check out the John Deere 4230 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year John Deere made the 4030

The John Deere 4230 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1973 – 1977