4230 by John Deere
1973 - 1977
Production
Variants
1973 - 1977
| 1973 - 1977 |
| Generation II Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Production
| Production | |
| 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. | |
Variants
| Variants | |
| 4230: | row-crop |
| 4230 Hi-Crop: | high clearance |
| 4230 LP: | low-profile |
John Deere 4230 Power
| 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 |
| power test details ... | |
John Deere 4230 Engines
| John Deere 4230 Engines | |
| John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
| John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline | |
| Engine details ... |
Mechanical
| Mechanical | |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
| 4x4 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 | |
| Transmission details ... | |
Capacity
| Capacity | |
| Fuel: | 37 gal 140.0 L |
| Hydraulic system: | 16 gal 60.6 L |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulics | |
| Type: | closed center |
| Capacity: | 16 gal 60.6 L |
| Valves: | 1 to 3 |
Tractor hitch
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type: | II |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO: | independent |
| Rear RPM: | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase: | 104 inches 264 cm |
| Weight: | 8100 to 10800 pounds |
| Front tire: | 9.5L-15 |
| Rear tire: | 18.4-34 |
| Full dimensions and tires ... | |
John Deere 4230 attachments
| John Deere 4230 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| Attachment details ... |
4230 Serial Numbers
| 4230 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4230, above the PTO shaft. |
| photo of 4230 serial number | |
| 1973: | 1000 |
| 1974: | 13000 |
| 1975: | 22074 |
| 1976: | 28957 |
| 1977: | 35588 |
| Final: | 42331 |
how to read serial numbers... | |
Electrical
| Electrical | |
| Ground: | negative |
| Charging system: | alternator |
| Batteries: | 2 |
| Battery volts: | 6 |
John Deere 4230 Power
74.6 kW
62.6 kW
74.8 kW
1973 - 1977
| 1973 - 1977 |
| Generation II Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1112
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1112 | |||
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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 |
John Deere 4230 Engines
1973 - 1977
| 1973 - 1977 |
| Generation II Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Engines overview
| Engines overview | |
| John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
| John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled inline horizontal-shaft | |
| Displacement: | 404 ci 6.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.25x4.75 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 |
Engine Detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| gasoline | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| The gasoline engine was only available during the 1973 model year for the Deere 4230. | |
| Displacement: | 362 ci 5.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke: | 4.25x4.25 inches 108 x 108 mm |
| Rated RPM: | 2200 |
| Firing order: | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Starter: | electric |
| Starter volts: | 12 |
Mechanical
1973 - 1977
| 1973 - 1977 |
| Generation II Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
Transmissions overview
| Transmissions overview | |
| 8-speed partially synchronized | |
| 16-speed partial power shift | |
| 8-speed full power shift | |
| 13-speed creeper |
Transmission
| Transmission | |
| 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. | |
Speeds
| Speeds | |
| With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
Transmission
| Transmission | |
| Transmission: | John Deere Quad-Range |
| Type: | partial power shift |
| Gears: | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
| Clutch: | hydraulic wet disc |
| Oil capacity: | 64 qts 60.6 L |
| Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D). Power shift between gears 1-2 and 3-4 in each range with a synchronized shift (using clutch) between 2-3. Tractor must be stopped to shift range. | |
Speeds
| Speeds | |
| With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
Transmission
| Transmission | |
| Transmission: | John Deere Power Shift |
| Type: | full power shift |
| Gears: | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch: | hydraulic wet discs |
| Oil capacity: | 62 qts 58.7 L |
Speeds
| Speeds | |
Transmission
| Transmission | |
| Transmission: | Syncro-Range Creeper |
| Type: | creeper |
| Gears: | 13 forward and 4 reverse |
| Optional creeper range adds additional speeds to the first five gears of the Syncro-Range transmission. An interlock prevents shifting into gears 6 through 8 while the creeper is engaged. | |
Capacity
140.0 L
60.6 L
Hydraulics
60.6 L
Tractor hitch
Power Take-off (PTO)
Dimensions & Tires
264 cm
1973 - 1977
| 1973 - 1977 |
| Generation II Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
John Deere 4230 Tires
| John Deere 4230 Tires | |
| Ag front: | 9.5L-15 |
| Ag rear: | 18.4-34 |
| Ag front: | 7.5L-15 |
| 7.50-16 | |
| 11.00-12 | |
| 7.50-18 | |
| 10.00-16 | |
| 12.4-24 | |
| Ag rear: | 23.1-26 |
| 23.1-30 | |
| 20.8-34 | |
| 16.9-34 | |
| 15.5-38 | |
| 16.9-38 | |
| 18.4-38 | |
Dimensions
| 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
| 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
| 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 attachments
1973 - 1977
| 1973 - 1977 |
| Generation II Series |
| Row-Crop tractor |
John Deere 148 Loader
| John Deere 148 Loader | |
| Loader weight: | 1350 lbs 612 kg |
| Height (to pin): | 126 inches 320 cm |
| Clearance, dumped bucket: | 102 inches 259 cm |
| Dump reach: | 32 inches 81 cm |
| Dump angle: | 38° |
| Clearance, level bucket: | 121 inches 307 cm |
| Rollback angle: | 11° |
| Breakout force (lift): | 4700 lbs 2131 kg |
| Lift to full height (at pin): | 3100 lbs 1406 kg |
| Bucket capacity: | 0.5 cu yd 0.4 cu m |
| 0.6 cu yd 0.5 cu m | |
| 0.8 cu yd 0.6 cu m | |
| 0.9 cu yd 0.7 cu m | |
| Bucket width: | 60 inches 152 cm |
| 72 inches 182 cm | |
| 84 inches 213 cm | |
| 96 inches 243 cm | |
John Deere 158 Loader
| John Deere 158 Loader | |
| Loader weight: | 1771 lbs 803 kg |
| Height (to pin): | 156 inches 396 cm |
| Clearance, dumped bucket: | 132 inches 335 cm |
| Dump reach: | 32 inches 81 cm |
| Dump angle: | 37° |
| Clearance, level bucket: | 151 inches 383 cm |
| Rollback angle: | 12° |
| Breakout force (lift): | 5000 lbs 2268 kg |
| Lift to full height (at pin): | 3800 lbs 1723 kg |
| Bucket capacity: | 0.5 cu yd 0.4 cu m |
| 0.6 cu yd 0.5 cu m | |
| 0.8 cu yd 0.6 cu m | |
| 0.9 cu yd 0.7 cu m | |
| Bucket width: | 60 inches 152 cm |
| 72 inches 182 cm | |
| 84 inches 213 cm | |
| 96 inches 243 cm | |
4230 Serial Numbers
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Electrical
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