John Deere 4230


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.
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built33 (gasoline)
 90 (Low-Profile)
The John Deere 4230 was the Generation II replacement for the popular 4020. A row-crop tricycle front-end was an option on the 4230. Along with the smaller 4030, this was the final tractor from the Deere's Waterloo factory to have a tricycle option.
Variants
4230row-crop
4230 Hi-Crophigh clearance
4230 LPlow-profile
John Deere 4230 Engines
John Deere 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
John Deere 5.9L 6-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
John Deere 4230 Transmissions
8-speed partially synchronized
16-speed partial power shift
8-speed full power shift
13-speed creeper
Transmission details ...
John Deere 4230 Power
PTO (claimed)100 hp
74.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)83.95 hp
62.6 kW
PTO (tested)100.32 hp
74.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive4x2 2WD
 4x4 HFWD 4WD
Final drivesplanetary
Differential lockhydro-mechanical rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Four-post Roll-Gard ROPS optional. Sound-Gard cab with air-conditioning optional.
Capacity
Fuel37 gal
140.0 L
Hydraulic system16 gal
60.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity16 gal
60.6 L
Valves1 to 3
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase104 inches
264 cm
Weight8100 to 10800 pounds
Front tire9.5L-15
Rear tire18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
4230 Serial Number Location
John Deere 4230 serial number location
Serial number plate on the rear of the John Deere 4230, above the PTO shaft.
4230 Serial Numbers
19731000
197413000
197522074
197628957
197735588
Final42331

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Batteries2
Battery volts6
References
4230 references literature
4230-4430-4630 published in 1974, by John Deere
Tractors 80 to 150 hp published in 1975, by John Deere
Product Information Manual published in 1975, by John Deere
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