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Overview
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
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Row-Crop tractor
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Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built
33 (gasoline)
Total built
90 (Low-Profile)
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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.
Engine
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John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline
Transmission
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8-speed partially synchronized
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16-speed partial power shift
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8-speed full power shift
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13-speed creeper
Power
PTO (claimed)
100 hp | 74.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)
83.95 hp | 62.6 kW
PTO (tested)
100.32 hp | 74.8 kW
Mechanical
Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 HFWD 4WD
Final drives
planetary
Differential lock
hydro-mechanical rear
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Power steering
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Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
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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
Hitch
Rear Type
II
Pto
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
104 inches | 264 cm
Weight
8100 to 10800 pounds
Front tire
9.5L-15
Rear tire
18.4-34
Serial location
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Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4230, above the PTO shaft.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Batteries
2
Battery volts
6
Engine
Engine options
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John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
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John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline
Engine detail
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John Deere
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diesel
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6-cylinder
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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
Pre-heating
coolant heater
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 (Coolant)
24 qts | 22.7 L
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John Deere
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gasoline
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6-cylinder
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liquid-cooled
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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
Transmission
Transmission options
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8-speed partially synchronized
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16-speed partial power shift
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8-speed full power shift
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13-speed creeper
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
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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.
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
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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.
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
Transmission
Syncro-Range Creeper
Type
creeper
Gears
13 forward and 4 reverse
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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.