SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 9230 vs John Deere 8520T
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 9230 and the John Deere 8520T. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 9230242.5 kW (325.2 HP)
John Deere 8520T249.8 kW (335.1 HP)
Weight
John Deere 923015653.0 kg (34508.9 lbs)
John Deere 8520T12375.0 kg (27282.2 lbs)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 92306940.0 kg (15300.1 lbs)
John Deere 8520T6885.0 kg (15178.8 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 9230 Agricultural Tractors | John Deere 8520TAgricultural Tractors |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor Type | Farm Tractor | Agricultural Crawler Tractor |
| Horsepower | 242.5 kW (325.2 HP) | 249.8 kW (335.1 HP) |
| Weight | 15653.0 kg (34508.9 lbs) | 12375.0 kg (27282.2 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity | 6940.0 kg (15300.1 lbs) | 6885.0 kg (15178.8 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift | Full power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch |
| Length | 685.0 cm (269.7 in.) | 525.0 cm (206.7 in.) |
| Pump Flow | 295.3 LPM (High Flow: 78.0 GPM) | 113.6 LPM (30.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | 2007-2011 | 2002-2005 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 8991 cc (548.7 cu in.) | 8128 cc (496.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 11.81 cm (4.65 in.) | 11.61 cm (4.57 in.) |
| Stroke | 13.59 cm (5.35 in.) | 12.90 cm (5.08 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch | Independent with hydraulic wet disc clutch |
| Rear PTO Speed | 1000 RPM | 1.000 RPM |
| Rated RPM | 2100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 950A | Two 12V, CCA 925A |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 355.0 cm (Cab Height: 139.8 in.) | 312.0 cm (122.8 in.) |
| Width | 301.0 cm (118.5 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 350.0 cm (137.8 in.) | 226.0 cm (89.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 46.0 cm (18.1 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1324.8 l (350.0 gal) | 492.0 l (130.0 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 31.8 l (8.4 gal) | 21.5 l (5.7 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) | 34.0 l (9.0 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 117.3 l (27.0 gal (102.2 l) 3-point: 28.0 gal (106.0 l) High-flow: 20.0 gal (75.7 l) High-flow and 3-point: 31.0 gal) | 246.0 l (65.0 gal) |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 0W-40, 10W-40 | — |
| Transmission Model | John Deere PowerShift | John Deere PowerShift |
| Gears | 18 forward and 6 reverse | 16 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×4 articulated 4WD | Crawler |
| Max. Travel Speed | 12.2 km/h (Forward: 23.9 MPH (38.5 km/h) Reverse: 7.6 MPH) | 9.3 km/h (Forward: 19.7 MPH (31.7 km/h) Reverse: 5.8 MPH) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet discs | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Differential Lock | Hydraulic differential lock | — |
| Drawbar Category | IVN/III, IVN/IV | III/IIIN |
| Cabin Type | CommandView Cab standard with air-conditioning | Cab |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Electro-hydraulic power |
| Front Tires | Ag: 620/70R42 | — |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 620/70R42 | — |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed-center pressure and flow compensating | Closed center pressure-flow compensated |
| SCV Flow | 113.6 LPM (30.0 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 199.9 bar (2900.0 psi) | 199.9 bar (2900.0 psi) |
| Valves | 4 to 6 | 5 |
| Track Size | — | 16-inch tracks |
| Optional Track Size | — | 18-inch, 24-inch or 30-inch tracks |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 246.0 l (65.0 gal) |
| Total Flow | — | 160.9 LPM (33.0 GPM (124.9 LPM) 42.5 GPM) |
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