John Deere 4230 Transmission


John Deere 4230 tractor photo
1973 - 1977
Generation II Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
4030
4230
4430
88.9hp*
111.1hp*
138.9hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Transmission options
8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed full power shift
13-speed creeper
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Syncro-Range
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity64 qts
60.6 L
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.
Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
4230 Syncro-Range partially synchronized speeds
Shift Pattern
John Deere 4230 transmission controls
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Oil capacity64 qts
60.6 L
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.
Speeds
With 18.4-38 rear tires.
4230 Quad-Range partial power shift speeds
Shift Pattern
John Deere 4230 transmission controls
Transmission
TransmissionJohn Deere Power Shift
Typefull power shift
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet discs
Oil capacity62 qts
58.7 L
Speeds
4230 Power Shift full power shift speeds
Shift Pattern
John Deere 4230 transmission controls
Transmission
TransmissionSyncro-Range Creeper
Typecreeper
Gears13 forward and 4 reverse
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.
Shift Pattern
John Deere 4230 transmission controls
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