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FeatureJohn Deere 9230TractorJohn Deere 8520TTractor
Tractor TypeFarm TractorAgricultural Crawler Tractor
Horsepower242.5 kW249.8 kW
Weight15653.0 kg12375.0 kg
Lift Capacity6940.0 kg6885.0 kg
Transmission TypeFull power shiftFull power shift with hydraulic wet disc clutch
Length685.0 cm525.0 cm
Pump Flow295.3 LPM113.6 LPM
Years Made2007-20112002-2005
Engine ModelJohn DeereJohn Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement8991 cc8128 cc
Bore11.81 cm11.61 cm
Stroke13.59 cm12.90 cm
Rear PTO TypeIndependent with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutchIndependent with hydraulic wet disc clutch
Rear PTO Speed1000 RPM1.000 RPM
Rated RPM2100 RPM2200 RPM
Compression Ratio16.3:116.5:1
BatteryTwo 12V, CCA 950ATwo 12V, CCA 925A
StarterElectricElectric
Height355.0 cm312.0 cm
Width301.0 cm—
Wheelbase350.0 cm226.0 cm
Ground Clearance46.0 cm—
Fuel Tank Capacity1324.8 l492.0 l
Oil Capacity31.8 l21.5 l
Coolant Capacity47.3 l34.0 l
Hydraulic Capacity117.3 l246.0 l
Engine Oil TypeSAE 0W-40, 10W-40—
Transmission ModelJohn Deere PowerShiftJohn Deere PowerShift
Gears18 forward and 6 reverse16 forward and 4 reverse
Chassis4×4 articulated 4WDCrawler
Max. Travel Speed12.2 km/h9.3 km/h
BrakesHydraulic wet discsHydraulic wet disc
Differential LockHydraulic differential lock—
Drawbar CategoryIVN/III, IVN/IVIII/IIIN
Cabin TypeCommandView Cab standard with air-conditioningCab
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerElectro-hydraulic power
Front TiresAg: 620/70R42—
Rear TiresAg: 620/70R42—
Hydraulic TypeClosed-center pressure and flow compensatingClosed center pressure-flow compensated
SCV Flow113.6 LPM—
Working Pressure199.9 bar199.9 bar
Valves4 to 65
Track Size—16-inch tracks
Optional Track Size—18-inch, 24-inch or 30-inch tracks
Transmission Oil Capacity—246.0 l
Total Flow—160.9 LPM
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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