On the main tractor frame, right side, above the front axle.
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
115
Battery volts
12
Engine
Engine detail
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John Deere 4045HL280 PowerTech E
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turbocharged diesel
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4-cylinder 8-valve
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liquid-cooled vertical inline
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Original engine, used in the basic 6230 from 2007 through the 2009 model year.
Displacement
276 ci | 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches | 106 x 127 mm
Emissions
Tier III
Rated Power (gross)
94 hp | 70.1 kW
Air cleaner
dual dry element
Compression
19:1
Rated RPM
2300
Idle RPM
850-2460
Operating RPM
1500-2300
Torque
282 lb-ft | 382.4 Nm
Torque RPM
1500
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Starter volts
12
Starter power
4.0 hp | 3.0 kW
Oil capacity
16.8 qts | 15.9 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
28 qts (ROPS) | 26.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
30.8 qts (cab) | 29.1 L
Intake valve clearance
0.014 inches | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018 inches | 0.457 mm
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John Deere 4045HL287 PowerTech E
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turbocharged diesel
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4-cylinder 8-valve
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liquid-cooled vertical inline
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Replacement engine, first used in the 2010 model year.
Displacement
276 ci | 4.5 L
Bore/Stroke
4.19x5.00 inches | 106 x 127 mm
Rated Power (gross)
95 hp | 70.8 kW
Air cleaner
dual dry element
Compression
19:1
Rated RPM
2300
Idle RPM
850-2460
Operating RPM
1500-2300
Torque
283 lb-ft | 383.7 Nm
Torque RPM
1600
Firing order
1-3-4-2
Oil capacity
16.8 qts | 15.9 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
28 qts (ROPS) | 26.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)
30.8 qts (cab) | 29.1 L
Intake valve clearance
0.014 inches | 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.018 inches | 0.457 mm
Transmission
Transmission options
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12-speed fully synchronized
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16-speed synchronized with power shuttle
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16-speed partial power shift
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24-speed partial power shift
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere SyncroPlus
Type
fully synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity
54.8 qts | 51.9 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrReverser
Type
synchronized with power shuttle
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Oil capacity
54.8 qts | 51.9 L
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and reverse
Clutch
wet disc
Oil capacity
51.6 qts | 48.8 L
Oil capacity
52.8 qts (PowrQuad Plus) | 50.0 L
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Four gears (1-4) in four ranges (A-D) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.
Transmission
John Deere PowrQuad
Type
partial power shift
Gears
24 forward and reverse
Oil capacity
52.8 qts | 50.0 L
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Four gears (1-4) in six ranges (A-E) with left-hand reverser lever. Gear changes (1-4) and direction changes can be done while moving without the clutch. Clutch is required to shift range (A-D). Optional PowrQuad Plus adds push-button gear shifting.