John Deere 7230 Premium
Built: 2007 · Series: 7030
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John Deere 7030 – six-cylinder diesels from Mannheim, 2007 to 2011, types 7130 to 7330 Premium, 6,788 cc, 90 to 111 kW, 121 to 150 hp
The John Deere 7030 series was built from 2007 to 2011 at the Mannheim plant and formed the maker's mid-range standard tractor class there for the European market. The register lists the types 7130 Premium, 7230 Premium and 7330 here, which differ within the range chiefly in power step. All three models are built around the same six-cylinder diesel engine of 6,788 cc, whose output was tuned differently depending on model tier.
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The register lists 3 versions here with 90 to 111 kW, or 121 to 150 hp, from the common six-cylinder of 6,788 cc at 2,100 to 2,300 rpm; kerb weights are 4,898 kg with rear-wheel drive and 5,446 kg in the four-wheel-drive version.
The 7030 series covered the mid power segment in European farming and competed directly with comparable ranges from Case IH, Fendt and Massey Ferguson, which offered similar standard tractors for mixed holdings in the same period, typically fitted with front-loader and PTO work in mind.
When buying a used 7030 model, the key points are operating hours and service history of the six-cylinder engine, condition of clutch and gearbox, and tightness of the hydraulics and electronics, plus corrosion on cab and chassis and the condition of the front axle on four-wheel-drive versions; spare parts are well available through regular John Deere parts channels, as the series is technically closely related to later model ranges.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: John Deere 7030, John Deere (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 131 hp (97 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,788 cm³correct |
| Cooling | liquid-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 4,898 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16V/16R or 20V/20R or continuously variablecorrect |
| Front tyres | (Heckantrieb) 10.00-16 / (Allrad) 14.9R24correct |
| Rear tyres | 18, 4R38correct |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.8 kW/t (97 kW / 4.9 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 78% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the John Deere 7230 Premium have?
The John Deere 7230 Premium delivers 131 hp.
How much does the John Deere 7230 Premium weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,898 kg.
What engine does the John Deere 7230 Premium have?
6 cylinders, 6,788 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the John Deere 7230 Premium go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
When was the John Deere 7230 Premium built?
Production years: 2007.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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