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John Deere 6R 230

Row Crop Tractor
  • John Deere FT PowerTech™ 6-cylinder engines
  • Engine HP: 253 HP Max 230/HP Rated with up to 40 additional HP (IPM)
  • IVT transmission for seamless power transfer
  • Optional CommandPRO™ puts tractor and implement control at your fingertips

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Serial Number

Make

John Deere

Model

6R 230

Year

Hours

Stock number

Machine type

Row Crop Tractor

features

Transport tractor with high power density for quick acceleration.

Specifications

Key Specs

Engine description
Engine displacement
6.8 L
415 cu in.
Rated engine power
Maximum engine power
137 kW
184 hp
Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
97/68EC: 169 kW
230 hp
Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
97/68EC: 186 kW
253 hp
Maximum PTO power
Transmission type
Hydraulic pump rated output
Standard: 85 cc pump: 160 L/min
42 gpm
Rear hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3/3N: 7000 kg
15,432 lb
Base machine weight
9300 kg
20,503 lb
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)

Engine specifications

Description
Engine type
Diesel, in-line, 6-cylinder, wet-sleeve cylinder liners with four valves in head
Engine family
NJDXL06.8324
Rated speed
2100 rpm
Aspiration
Turbocharged, variable geometry and fixed turbocharger with air-to-air aftercooling and cooled exhaust gas recirculation
Cylinders liners
Emission level
Final Tier 4
After treatment type
DOC/DPF/SCR
Displacement
6.8 L
415 cu in.

Engine performance

Rated power
Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
97/68EC: 169 kW
230 hp
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)
137 kW
184 hp
Maximum PTO power
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
Transport and/or mobile PTO applications
Additional engine power (hp ISO) at 2100 rpm: 29.8 kW 40 hp
Power boost
10 percent
Maximum engine power
Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
97/68EC: 186 kW
253 hp
Engine peak torque
At 1,600 rpm: 1074 Nm
792 lb-ft
Drawbar power
PTO torque rise
40 percent
Fuel injection system and control
Air cleaner type

Transmission

Type
Reverser
Left-hand electrical reverser
Clutch; wet/dry
Creeper

Hydraulic system

Type
Closed-center, pressure-and-flow compensated
Pump rated output
Standard: 85 cc pump: 160 L/min
42 gpm
Available flow at a single rear SCV
116 L/min
30.6 gpm
Available flow at front SCVs
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)
Standard: Three ISO couplers
Optional: Three to six ISO couplers
Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs)
Up to three
Number of front selective control valves (SCVs)
Joystick SCV control
Available
Auxiliary hydraulic features
SCV control
Standard: Electronic

Rear hitch

Hitch draft control load sense type
Remote control valves available
Available: Remote control switch
Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3/3N: 7000 kg
15,432 lb
Maximum lift capacity behind lift points
7000 kg
15,432 lb
Lift capacity at standard frame
Sensing type
Electrohydraulic
Rear axle differential lock
Electrohydraulic

Drawbar

Drawbar category
Category 3
Maximum vertical load
Category 3: 1600-2800 kg
3527-6172 lb
Maximum vertical load dependent on drawbar position

Rear power take-off (PTO)

Type
Independent
Standard: 540E, 1000, 1000E rpm reversible shaft: 35 mm 1.375 in.
Optional: 540, 540E, 1000 rpm reversible shaft: 35 mm 1.375 in.
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)
1950 engine rpm at 540/1000 rpm PTO
1761 engine rpm at 540E rpm PTO
1756 engine rpm at 1000E rpm PTO
Economy PTO speeds
Reverse PTO speeds
Multispeed PTO option availability
Ground speed PTO option availability
PTO actuation
Electrical modulation

Front hitch

Category
Category 3N
Electric power
Seven-pin electrical socket
Optional: Three-pin and ISOBUS socket
Standard lift capacity
At hook ends: 3300 kg
7275 lb
Front power take-off (PTO)
1000 rpm, clockwise rotation (from driving position)
PTO speed
Engine at PTO speed (1000): 1965 rpm

Rear axle

Type
Standard: Flange, 1892 mm
74.5 in.
Optional: Rack and pinion, 2550 mm
100.4 in.
Rack and pinion, 3009 mm
118.5 in.
Final drive type
Inboard planetary three pinion
Differential controls
Full-locking electrohydraulic
Axle type
Brakes, type and control
Rear differential lock
Load rating

Front axle

Type
Front axle differential lock
TLS: Limited slip
TLS with brakes: Full-locking electrohydraulic
Load rating

Tires

Front
Rear
520/85R42 R1W
Wheel tread range
MFWD: With TLS and brakes: 2370 in.
93.3 in.
Turning radius with brakes
Turning radius without brakes
Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)

Tracks

Tread spacing
Drive type
Track width
Mid-rollers

Steering

Brakes

Primary brake (foot brake)
Secondary brake
Park lock
MFWD braking
Front axle brakes
Auxiliary brakes
Hydraulic trailer brakes
Pneumatic trailer brakes

Electrical system

Alternator size
Standard: 250 amp
Battery options
12 V
Working lights
Standard: 14 halogen
Optional: 12 light-emitting diode (LED) plus two halogen
Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
Standard: Halogen, 65 W W
Optional: LED
Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
dB(A) rating for backup alarm
Total cold cranking amps
1850 CCA

Operator station

Rollover protective structure, OOS
Seat
Degree of seat swivel, left hand
7.5 degree
Degree of seat swivel, right hand
30 degree
Standard: Air suspension
Optional: Deluxe air suspension
Cab suspension
Optional: Adaptive Hydraulic Cab Suspension Plus (HCS Plus)
Instructional seat
Standard
Display
Radio
Standard
Inner cab volume
3.33 m3
117.59 cu ft
dB(A) rating
71 dB
Cab glass area
6.11 m2
65.77 sq ft
Safety glass rating
Front visibility

Dimensions

Wheelbase
2900 mm
114 in.
Overall width
1892 mm
74.5 in.
Overall length
5050 mm
198.8 in.
Overall height
3160 mm
124.4 in.
Drawbar clearance
Front axle center
588 mm
23.1 in.
Approximate shipping weight, Open;Cab
9300 kg
20,503 lb

Weight

Base machine weight
Front axle
3700 kg
8157 lb
Rear axle
5600 kg
12,345 lb
Total
9300 kg
21,100 lb
9300 kg
20,503 lb
Maximum ballast level
Maximum permissible weight
Flange axle: 15,000 kg
33,000 lb
Rack-and-pinion axle: 13,450 kg
29,652 lb

Capacities

Crankcase oil volume
23.5 L
6.2 U.S. gal.
Fuel tank
Standard: 410 L
108.3 U.S. gal.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
25 L
6.6 U.S. gal.
Cooling system
29.4 L
7.7 U.S. gal.
Transmission-hydraulic system
IVT: 160 L
42.2 U.S. gal.

Serviceability

Interval for engine oil change
750 hours
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change
1,500 hours
Interval for engine coolant change
6,000 hours

Loaders

Loader
680R
Lift capacity at full height
680R: 2453 kg
5408 lb
Maximum lift height
680R: 4480 mm
176 in.
Leveling type

Precision AG

Guidance
Telematic
Remote diagnostics

Miscellaneous

AutoTrac ready
ISOBUS ready
CommandCenter video inputs
Immobilizer
Side slope rating
Uphill/downhill slope rating
Country of manufacture
Germany

Additional information

Availability