Specifications
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| Model information | |
| Production years | 1973 - 1977 |
| Series | Generation II Series |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Equipment type | Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in | Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
| Total built | 33 (gasoline)
90 (Low-Profile)
|
| Notes | 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. |
| Variants | |
| 4230 | row-crop |
| 4230 Hi-Crop | high clearance |
| 4230 LP | low-profile |
| John Deere 4230 Engines | |
| Engine | John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
| Details | Engine details ... |
| John Deere 4230 Transmissions | |
| Transmission | 8-speed partially synchronized 16-speed partial power shift 8-speed full power shift 13-speed creeper |
| Details | Transmission details ... |
| John Deere 4230 Power | |
| PTO (claimed) | 100 hp 74.6 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 83.95 hp 62.6 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 100.32 hp 74.8 kW |
| Details | Performance test details ... |
| Mechanical | |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD
4x4 HFWD 4WD
|
| Final drives | planetary |
| Differential lock | hydro-mechanical rear |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Brakes | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Cab / ROPS | Open operator station. Four-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional. Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning optional. |
| 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 |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 104 inches 264 cm |
| Weight | 8100 to 10800 pounds |
| Front tire | 9.5L-15 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Details | Full dimensions and tires ... |
| John Deere 4230 attachments | |
| Attachment | front-end loader |
| Details | Attachment details ... |
| 4230 Serial Number Location | |
| Location | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4230, above the PTO shaft. |
| 4230 Serial Numbers | |
| 1973 | 1000 |
| 1974 | 13000 |
| 1975 | 22074 |
| 1976 | 28957 |
| 1977 | 35588 |
| Final | 42331 |
| Details | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| References | |
| Publication | 4230-4430-4630 published in 1974, by John Deere Tractors 80 to 150 hp published in 1975, by John Deere Making you next tractor a John Deere has traditionally been a good investment published in 1975 Product Information Manual published in 1975, by John Deere |
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*Estimated engine power for comparison only.