John Deere
6R 230 Tractors
Utility Tractors
Explore the John Deere 6R 230 tractor with IVT transmission, PowerTech engine technology, and configurable hydraulic options.
Current product detail page listed in the official John Deere AFME sitemap; this does not assert a 2026 model year or confirmed Eswatini stock.
The AFME sitemap includes model-year-specific and legacy listings. Confirm current model, configuration, and Eswatini availability with SwaziTrac before quoting.
Model / part number: 08Q4L
Technical specification source: Official manufacturer technical data
Catalogue source: John Deere Africa & Middle East (AFME) · Checked 2026-10-04
Specifications
Key Specs15 specifications
- Engine Make
- John Deere Power Systems
- Engine Model
- PowerTech™ PSS
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 418 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 6.8 L
- Rated Engine Power (Imperial)
- 227 hp
- Rated Engine Power (Metric)
- 169 kW
- Rated Engine Power (Other)
- 230 PS
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 250 hp
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 186 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Other)
- 253 PS
- Transmission Type
- AutoPowr 0.03 - 40 km/h
- Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
- Category 3N/3, Hook end type hitch arms
- Pump Rated Output
- 195 l/min
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 21716 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 9300 kg
Engine29 specifications
- Engine Make
- John Deere Power Systems
- Engine Model
- PowerTech™ PSS
- Displacement (Imperial)
- 418 cu in.
- Displacement (Other)
- 6.8 L
- Number of Cylinders
- 6
- Rated Engine Speed
- 2100 rpm
- Rated Engine Power (Imperial)
- 227 hp
- Rated Engine Power (Metric)
- 169 kW
- Rated Engine Power (Other)
- 230 PS
- Rated Engine Power with IPM (Imperial)
- 266 hp
- Rated Engine Power with IPM (Metric)
- 199 kW
- Rated Engine Power with IPM (Other)
- 270 PS
- Engine Torque at Rated Speed
- 1074 Nm
- Maximum Engine Speed
- 1900 rpm
- Maximum Engine Power (Imperial)
- 250 hp
- Maximum Engine Power (Metric)
- 186 kW
- Maximum Engine Power (Other)
- 253 PS
- Maximum Engine Power with IPM (Imperial)
- 277 hp
- Maximum Engine Power with IPM (Metric)
- 206 kW
- Maximum Engine Power with IPM (Other)
- 281 PS
- Maximum Engine Power PS (HP ISO) at Maximum Engine Speed (EU 2016/1628)
- 186 kW
- Maximum Engine Torque
- 1077 Nm at 1600 rpm
- Constant Power Range
- 1,500 - 2,100 rpm
- Power Bulge
- 10 %
- Bore and Stroke
- 4.2 x 5.0 in.
- Compression Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Cooling System Type
- Distributed cooling system with temperature controlled electric fan drive and dedicated fan for charge air cooling
- Air Cleaner Type
- External A-Post Filter with pre-cleaning
- Torque Rise
- 40 %
Transmission1 specifications
- Transmission Type
- AutoPowr 0.03 - 40 km/h
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO)9 specifications
- Rated PTO Power (Imperial)
- 184 hp
- Rated PTO Power (Metric)
- 137 kW
- Rated PTO Power (Other)
- 186 PS
- Rated PTO Power with IPM (Imperial)
- 219 hp
- Rated PTO Power with IPM (Other)
- 222 PS
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1.000)
- 1950/1721/1950
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/540 E/1.000)
- 1950/1721/1950
- Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540 E/1000/1.000 E)
- 1618/2012/1659
- PTO Clutch
- Wet Clutch
Front PTO4 specifications
- PTO Speed
- 1000
- Engine rpm (at Rated PTO Speeds)
- 1965 rpm
- Maximum PTO Power (Imperial)
- 154 hp
- Maximum PTO Power (Other)
- 156 PS
Front Hitch4 specifications
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (Imperial)
- 9700 lb.
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points (Metric)
- 3300 kg
- Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points (Imperial)
- 13007 lb.
- Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points (Metric)
- 5000 kg
Rear Hitch5 specifications
- Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
- Category 3N/3, Hook end type hitch arms
- Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
- 10400 kg / 21820 lb
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range Directly at Coupling Points
- 7280 kg / 15,430 lb
- Maximum Lift Capacity at 610 mm Behind Hitch Point
- 10400 kg
- Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at 610 mm Behind Hitch Point
- 14,770 lb
Drawbar2 specifications
- Drawbar Category
- Cat III with 31 mm pin
- Maximum Vertical Load
- 3000 kg
Hydraulics5 specifications
- Pump Rated Output
- 195 l/min
- Maximum Operating Pressure (Imperial)
- 2973 psi
- Maximum Operating Pressure (Metric)
- 205 bar
- Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
- 1/2/3/4/5/6 Hydraulic Selective Control Valves, Rear
- Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
- 3
Front Axle2 specifications
- Front Axle Type
- 4WD Front axle Unsuspended or TLS Plus w/Brakes
- Front Axle Differential Lock
- Self Locking Differential or 100% Differential Lock
Rear Axle2 specifications
- Rear Axle Type
- Flange axle or Rack & Pinion axle
- Rear Differential Lock
- Electro hydraulic with oil cooled clutch
Steering & Brakes2 specifications
- Primary Brakes
- Oil-cooled, self equalizing, self adjusting, hydraulically actuated
- Secondary Brake
- Hydraulically actuated, integrated into primary brake
Tires2 specifications
- Front Tires Size
- 420/85R34
- Rear Tires Size
- 480/80R50
Electrical System5 specifications
- Battery Voltage
- 12 V
- Electrical System Voltage
- 12 V
- Battery Cold Cranking Amps
- 1800 CCA
- Battery Capacity
- 174 Ah
- Alternator Capacity
- 250 Amps/14.5 Volt
Operator Station9 specifications
- ROPS Type
- Climate Controlled w/RH Console/CommandARM - LH and RH steps
- Db(A) Rating
- 71 dBA
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Left Hand
- 7 degree (angle)
- Degree of Seat Swivel, Right Hand
- 15 degree (angle)
- Primary Display
- Intregrated Dashboard Display
- Inner Cab Volume (Imperial)
- 102.4 cu ft
- Inner Cab Volume (Metric)
- 3.3 m³
- Cab Glass Area (Imperial)
- 63.5 sq ft
- Cab Glass Area (Metric)
- 6.1 m²
Technology Integration3 specifications
- Guidance
- Base
- Connectivity
- Base
- ISOBUS Ready
- Base
Capacities10 specifications
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- gal.
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 410 L
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Imperial)
- 5.5 gal.
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity (Metric)
- 25.0 L
- Cooling System Capacity (Imperial)
- 9 gal.
- Cooling System Capacity (Metric)
- 34 L
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Imperial)
- 21.9 gal.
- Transmission Hydraulic System (Metric)
- 195 L
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Imperial)
- 6.2 gal.
- Crankcase Oil Volume (Metric)
- 24 L
Dimensions & Weights14 specifications
- Wheelbase (Imperial)
- 114.0 in.
- Wheelbase (Metric)
- 2900 mm
- Base Machine Weight (Imperial)
- 21716 lb.
- Base Machine Weight (Metric)
- 9300 kg
- Overall Height (Imperial)
- 129.3 in.
- Overall Height (Metric)
- 3250 mm
- Transport Height
- 145.4 in.
- Overall Width (Imperial)
- 100.4 in.
- Overall Width (Metric)
- 1892 mm
- Overall Length (Imperial)
- 204.3 in.
- Overall Length (Metric)
- 5190 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 500 mm
- Maximum Permissible Weight (Imperial)
- 33069 lb.
- Maximum Permissible Weight (Metric)
- 15000 kg
Additional Information1 specifications
- Country of Manufacture
- Germany