
8 Series Row Crop Tractors
8R 230 Tractor
- Engine hp1: 253 Max | 230 hp Rated
- Fully integrated precision ag technology
- Choice of e23™ PowerShift, Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT™) or 16-speed PowerShift transmissions
- Independent Link Suspension (ILS™)
- Three cab and visibility packages available to customize your tractor
1Engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine power speed (ECE-R120). John Deere Standard RES10080, SAE Standards J1995.
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Key Specs
Engine description | John Deere PowerTech™ PVS 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible) | |||
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Engine displacement | 9 L 549 cu in. |
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Rated engine power | ECE-R120: 169 kW 230 hp |
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Maximum engine power | ECE-R120: 186 kW 253 hp |
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Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 135 kW 182 hp |
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Maximum PTO power | ||||
Transmission type | Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™ 40K, 40 km/h (24.9 mph) Optional: 16-speed PowerShift 40 km/h (24.9 mph) e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h (31 mph) John Deere AutoPowr™ IVT™ 40K, 0.05-42 km/h (0.03-26 mph) John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h (0.03-31 mph) |
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Hydraulic pump rated output | Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min 60 gpm Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 318 L/min 84 gpm |
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Rear hitch category (SAE designation) | Standard: Category 3/3N standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 6350 14,000 lb Optional: Category 3/3N at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 8391 kg 18,500 lb Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 9072 kg 20,000 lb |
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Base machine weight | MFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg 25,800 lb ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg 28,000 lb |
Engine specifications
Description | John Deere PowerTech™ PVS 9.0 L (B20 diesel compatible) | |||
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Engine type | Diesel, in-line, 6-cylinder, wet-sleeve cylinder liners with four valves in head | |||
Engine family | MJDXL09.0333 | |||
Rated speed | 2100 rpm | |||
Aspiration | Single, variable geometry turbo; air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation | |||
Cylinders liners | Wet-sleeve | |||
Emission level | Final Tier 4 | |||
After treatment type | Diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF)/selective catalytic reduction (SCR) | |||
Displacement | 9 L 549 cu in. |
Engine performance
Rated power | ECE-R120: 169 kW 230 hp |
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Rated PTO power (hp SAE) | 135 kW 182 hp |
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Maximum PTO power | ||||
Intelligent Power Management (IPM) | ||||
Power boost | 10 percent | |||
Maximum engine power | ECE-R120: 186 kW 253 hp |
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Engine peak torque | At 1600 rpm: 1077 Nm 794 lb-ft |
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Drawbar power | ||||
PTO torque rise | 40 percent | |||
Fuel injection system and control | ||||
Air cleaner type |
Transmission
Type | Standard: e23™ PowerShift™ with Efficiency Manager™ 40K, 40 km/h 24.9 mph Optional: 16-speed PowerShift 40 km/h e23 PowerShift with Efficiency Manager 50K, 50 km/h 31 mph John Deere AutoPowr™ IVT™ 40K, 0.05-42 km/h (0.03-26 mph) John Deere AutoPowr IVT 50K, 0.05-50 km/h (0.03-31 mph) |
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Reverser | ||||
Clutch; wet/dry | ||||
Creeper |
Hydraulic system
Type | Closed-center, pressure/flow compensated system with load sensing | |||
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Pump rated output | Standard: 85-cc pump: 227.1 L/min 60 gpm Optional: 85-cc plus 35-cc dual pump: 318 L/min 84 gpm |
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Available flow at a single rear SCV | 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) couplers: 132 L/min 35 gpm 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) coupler: 159 L/min 42 gpm |
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Available flow at front SCVs | 96 L/min 25 gpm |
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Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs) | Standard: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 4 Optional: 1.3-cm (1/2-in.) ISO couplers: 5 and 6 available 1.9-cm (3/4-in.) ISO coupler: 1 |
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Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs) | ||||
Number of front selective control valves (SCVs) | ||||
Joystick SCV control | ||||
Auxiliary hydraulic features | ||||
SCV control | Electronic |
Rear hitch
Hitch draft control load sense type | ||||
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Remote control valves available | ||||
Hitch category (SAE designation) | Standard: Category 3/3N standard lift at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 6350 kg 14,000 lb Optional: Category 3/3N at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 8391 kg 18,500 lb Category 4N/3 at 610 mm (24 in.) behind hitchpoint: 9072 kg 20,000 lb |
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Maximum lift capacity behind lift points | Standard (at 610-mm [24-in.] behind hitch point): 12,124 kg 26,729 lb |
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Lift capacity at standard frame | ||||
Sensing type | Electrohydraulic | |||
Rear axle differential lock | Electrohydraulic |
Drawbar
Drawbar category | Standard: Category 3 Optional: Category 4 Category 4 with heavy-duty support |
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Maximum vertical load | Dependent on drawbar position: 1837 to 2700 kg 4050 to 6000 lb Optional: 2,245 kg 4,950 lb 4,990 kg 11,000 lb |
Rear power take-off (PTO)
Type | Independent Standard: 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm Optional: 44 mm (1.75 in.), 20-spline, 1,000 rpm capable of 35 mm (1.375 in.) 540/1000 rpm 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20-spline, 1,000 rpm/1,000E rpm |
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Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds) | 16-speed PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,003 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO rpm at 1,596 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,817 engine rpm IVT: 1,000 PTO rpm at 2,000 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1594 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,814 engine rpm e23 PowerShift: 1,000 PTO rpm at 1,995 engine rpm, 1,000 ECO PTO at 1,590 engine rpm, 540 PTO rpm at 1,810 engine rpm |
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Economy PTO speeds | ||||
Reverse PTO speeds | ||||
Multispeed PTO option availability | Available: 45-mm (1.75-in.), 1000-rpm and 1000E economy rpm PTO, in-cab shiftable | |||
Ground speed PTO option availability | ||||
PTO actuation | Electrohydraulic with adjustable modulation |
Front hitch
Category | Category 3N | |||
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Electric power | ||||
Standard lift capacity | Category 3N ground-engaging front hitch: 5200 kg 11,464 lb |
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Front power take-off (PTO) | 44 mm (1.75 in.) 20 spline, 1000 rpm 35 mm (1.375 in.) 21 spline, 1000 rpm 35 mm (1.375 in.) 6 spline, 1000 rpm (available dependent on location) |
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PTO speed | 1,000 PTO rpm at 2000 engine rpm |
Rear axle
Type | Standard: Rack-and-pinion, double flat, or flange axles Optional: Long, single taper hub: Diameter: 110 x 3010 mm 4.33 x 118.5 in. Long, dual taper hub: Diameter: 110 x 3010 mm Long, dual taper hub: Diameter: 120 x 3010 mm 4.72 x 118.5 in. Short, double flat axle with single taper hub: Diameter: 120 x 2550 mm 4.72 x 100.4 in. |
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Final drive type | Inboard planetary three pinion | |||
Differential controls | ||||
Axle type | ||||
Brakes, type and control | ||||
Rear differential lock | Full-locking electrohydraulic | |||
Load rating |
Front axle
Type | Standard: 1300 Series MFWD Optional: 1500 Series MFWD ILS |
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Front axle differential lock | 1300 Series MFWD: Limited Slip 1500 Series MFWD: Full-locking electrohydraulic ILS: Full-locking electrohydraulic |
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Load rating |
Tires
Front | ||||
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Rear | ||||
Wheel tread range | 1300 Series MFWD: 1524-2235 mm 60-88 in. 1500 Series MFWD: 1524-3657 mm 60-144 in. ILS: 1524-3657 mm |
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Turning radius with brakes | ||||
Turning radius without brakes | 1300 Series with 380/85R34 group 42 tires at 152.4-cm (60-in.) spacing, 5.4 m 17.7 ft ILS with 380/85R34 group 42 tires at 152.4-cm (60-in.) spacing, 5.42 m 17.8 ft |
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Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS) | Optional |
Tracks
Tread spacing | ||||
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Drive type | ||||
Track width | ||||
Midrollers |
Steering
Type | Standard: Hydraulic power-steering with electric pump back-up Optional: ActiveCommand Steering 2 (ACS™ 2) with electronic backup pump |
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Brakes
Primary brake (foot brake) | ||||
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Secondary brake | ||||
Park lock | ||||
MFWD braking | ||||
Front axle brakes | ||||
Auxiliary brakes | ||||
Hydraulic trailer brakes | ||||
Pneumatic trailer brakes |
Electrical system
Alternator size | Standard: 200 amp Optional: 330 amp |
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Battery options | 12 V | |||
Working lights | Standard: 18 halogen Available: 18 LED 22 LED |
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Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED) | Standard: halogen, 65 W Available: LED |
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Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED) | ||||
dB(A) rating for backup alarm | ||||
Total cold cranking amps | 1,850 CCA |
Operator station
Rollover protective structure, OOS | ||||
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Seat | Degree of seat swivel, left hand 25 degree (angle) Degree of seat swivel, right hand 40 degree (angle) Standard: air suspension Optional: ActiveSeat™ II |
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Cab suspension | Optional | |||
Instructional seat | Standard | |||
Display | Standard: 4600 Generation 4 CommandCenter™: 25.4 cm 10 in. |
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Radio | Standard: AM/FM stereo with weatherband, remote controls, auxiliary input jack, four speakers and external antenna | |||
Inner cab volume | 3.24 m3 114 cu ft |
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dB(A) rating | ||||
Cab glass area | 6.56 m2 70.61 sq ft |
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Safety glass rating | ||||
Front visibility |
Dimensions
Wheelbase | MFWD: 3,080 mm 121.3 in. ILS: 3,050 mm 120.1 in. |
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Overall width | ||||
Overall length | 6,636 mm 261.3 in. |
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Overall height | ||||
Drawbar clearance | 376 mm 14.8 in. |
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Front axle center | MFWD: 686 mm 27 in. ILS: 590 mm 23.2 in. |
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Approximate shipping weight, Open;Cab |
Weight
Base machine weight | MFWD/PowerShift: 11,700 kg 25,800 lb ILS™/e23: 12,700 kg 28,000 lb |
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Maximum ballast level | 20,000 kg 44,100 lb |
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Maximum permissible weight | 20,000 kg 44,100 lb |
Capacities
Crankcase oil volume | 1300 MFWD: 25.7 L 6.8 U.S. gal. 1500 MFWD: 27.6 L 7.3 U.S. gal. ILS: 25.8 L |
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Fuel tank | 727 L 192 U.S. gal. CTIS: 651 L 172 U.S. gal. |
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Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank | 37.2 L 9.8 U.S. gal. |
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Cooling system | 42.3 L 11.2 U.S. gal. |
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Transmission-hydraulic system | 1300 MFWD: 180.7 L 47.7 U.S. gal. 1500 MFWD: 184.6 L 48.8 U.S. gal. ILS: 207.2 L 54.7 U.S. gal. |
Serviceability
Interval for engine oil change | 500 hours | |||
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Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change | 1,500 hours | |||
Interval for engine coolant change | 6,000 hours |
Loaders
Loader | H480 | |||
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Lift capacity at full height | 2,486 kg 5469 lb measured at 800 mm (31.5 in.) ahead of pivot |
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Maximum lift height | 4735 mm 186 in. |
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Leveling type |
Precision AG
Guidance | Integrated AutoTrac™ | |||
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Telematic | JDLink™ hardware standard, activations, and Ethernet harnesses (availability dependent upon destination) | |||
Remote diagnostics | JDLink hardware standard |
Miscellaneous
AutoTrac ready | ||||
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ISOBUS ready | ||||
CommandCenter video inputs | ||||
Immobilizer | ||||
Side slope rating | ||||
Uphill/downhill slope rating | ||||
Country of manufacture | USA |
Additional information
Date collected | 22-Jan-2021 |
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Financing
Learn more about financing options for this piece of equipment including:
- John Deere Revolving Plan account
- John Deere Multi-Use account
- Installment financing options
- Equipment leasing
- 10 Year Platinum Warranty Package
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