The John Deere 4230 is a 2WD or 4WD (optional) row-crop tractor from the Generation II series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa, USA from 1973 to 1977.
The JD 4230 is equipped with a 6.6 L six-cylinder diesel engine and one of three transmissions: Quad-Range transmission with 16 forward and 6 reverse gears, Powershift transmission with 8 forward and 4 reverse gears or Syncro-Range transmission with 8 forward and 2 reverse gears. During the 1973 model year, the JD 4230 was available with a 5.9 L six-cylinder gasoline engine.
The John Deere 4230 row-crop tractor used the John Deere engine. It is a 6.6 L, 6,620 cm2, (404.0 cu·in) six-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 108.0 mm (4.25 in) of the cylinder bore and 121.0 mm (4.76 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 101.5 PS (74.6 kW; 100.0 HP) of maximum output power.
The JD 4230 is equipped with power steering, differential hydraulic wet disc brakes, open operator station (four-post ROPS or Cab was available as an optional) and 140.0 liters (37 US gal.; 30.8 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the John Deere 4230 row-crop tractor:
- John Deere 148 loader
- John Deere 158 loader
John Deere 4230 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 4230 |
| Length | – |
| Width | 2,270 mm (89.4 in) |
| Height | 3,850 mm (151.6 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,640 mm (103.9 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 4,898 kg (10798.2 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 140.0 liters (37 US gal.; 30.8 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 6V x 2 |
| Cabin type | Open operator station. Four-post ROPS or Cab (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 6.6 L, 6,620 cm2, (404.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 108.0 mm X 121.0 mm (4.25 in X 4.76 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.2:1 |
| Horsepower | 101.5 PS (74.6 kW; 100.0 HP) |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 16.0 L (16.9 US. qt, 14.1 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 22.7 L (24 US. qt, 20 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 HFWD 4WD (optional) |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc |
| Transmission model | John Deere Quad-Range |
| Transmission type | Partial power shift and synchronized with wet disc clutch |
| Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
| Transmission oil capacity | 60.6 L (16 US. gal, 13.3 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | John Deere Powershift |
| Transmission type | Full power shift with wet disc clutch |
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission oil capacity | 58.7 L (15.5 US. gal, 12.9 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | John Deere Syncro-Range |
| Transmission type | – |
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission oil capacity | 60.6 L (16 US. gal, 13.3 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 11.00×16, 9.5L-15, 6.00-16, 7.50-16, 10.00-16, 7.50-20 (Hi-Crop) |
| Rear tires | Ag: 18.4-26, 23.1-26, 16.9-34, 18.4-38, 13.6-38, 15.5-38, 16.9-38, 18.4-38, 20.8-34 |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO spped | 540/1,000 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Closed center |