John Deere 7230R 4WD
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As a tractor, the John Deere 7230R belongs to the John Deere 4WD Tractor series. 256 hp (171.5 kW) is what the six-cylinder engine gets out of 9 litres. Rated power is reached at 1,701 rpm.
Top speed is 40 km/h. At 14,500 kg, it puts weight behind its pulling power — a good 57 kilograms per hp. Wheelbase is 2.93 m.
Within the range, rated power spans from 50.7 to 568 hp; with 256 hp, the 7230R sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the 7200R with 223 hp below and the 8235R with 263 hp above.
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | PowerTech PSXcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 256.5 hp (171.5 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 1,701 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 8,980.1 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Wheelbase | 2,926.1correct |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 14,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | partial power shiftcorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 20correct |
| Reverse gears | 20correct |
| Tyre size | 480/80R46correct |
| Top speed | 40.1 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 522.4 lcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 11.8 kW/t (172 kW / 14.5 t)
Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)
Stronger than 94% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 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 7230R have?
The John Deere 7230R delivers 256 hp.
How much does the John Deere 7230R weigh?
The unladen weight is 14,500 kg.
What engine does the John Deere 7230R have?
6 cylinders, 8,980 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the John Deere 7230R go?
Top speed is 40.1 km/h.
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.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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