John Deere 6M 230 Utility Tractor

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The 6M 230 is a utility tractor that can handle big tasks. Equipped with Infinitely Variable Transmission and on-demand precision ag technology.

  • Engine HP: 253 Max | 230 Rated
  • John Deere PowerTech™ PSS Engine
  • Transmission Options: IVT™ 25 mph (40 km/h) or 31 mph (50 km/h)
  • Up to 20 HP Boost with IPM in non-stationary PTO and transport applications
Manufacturer
John Deere
Category
6 Series Utility Tractors
Location
Anna, Ohio
Franklin, Indiana
Greenfield, Indiana
Greensburg, Indiana
Greenville, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Richmond, Indiana
Rushville, Indiana
Urbana, Ohio
Specs
Key Specs:
Engine descriptionJohn Deere PowerTech™ PSS
Engine displacement6.8 L
415 cu in.
Rated engine power230 hp
169 kW
Maximum engine power253 hp
186 kW
Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)184 hp
137 kW
Maximum PTO powerAt 1000 PTO rpm: 150 kW
201 hp
Transmission typeStandard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™) 40 km/h
Optional: IVT 50 km/h
Hydraulic pump rated outputStandard: 60-cc pump: 155 L/min
41 gpm
Optional: 85-cc pump: 195 L/min
51 gpm
Rear hitch category (SAE designation)3N/3
Base machine weight9600 kg
21,164 lb
Maximum PTO power at rated engine speed with intellegent power management (IPM)
Engine specifications:
DescriptionJohn Deere PowerTech™ PSS
Engine type6068HL550
Engine family
Rated speed2100 rpm
AspirationDual turbochargers, variable geometry turbo with fixed geometry turbo in series
Cylinders liners
Emission levelFinal Tier 4
After treatment typeDiesel particle filter (DPF) with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
Displacement6.8 L
415 cu in.
Engine performance:
Rated power230 hp
169 kW
Rated engine power PS (hp ISO) at rated engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Rated PTO power (hp SAE)184 hp
137 kW
Maximum PTO powerAt 1000 PTO rpm: 150 kW
201 hp
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)Transport and/or mobile PTO applications
Additional engine power (hp ISO) at 2100 rpm: 14.9 kW
20 hp
Power boost10 percent
Maximum engine power253 hp
186 kW
Maximum engine power PS (hp ISO) at max engine speed (EU 2016/1628)
Engine peak torque1077 Nm
Drawbar power
PTO torque rise40 percent
Fuel injection system and control
Air cleaner type
Maximum PTO power at rated engine speed with intellegent power management (IPM)
Maximum engine torque (without power boost at 1.600 engine rpm)
Maximum engine power with intelligent power management (IPM)
Transmission:
TypeStandard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™) 40 km/h
Optional: IVT 50 km/h
Integrated Electric Power Generation
ReverserElectronic left-hand reverser
Clutch; wet/dry
CreeperNot available
Hydraulic system:
TypeStandard/optional: Pressure-and-flow compensated (PFC) system with Load Sensing function
Pump rated outputStandard: 60-cc pump: 155 L/min
41 gpm
Optional: 85-cc pump: 195 L/min
51 gpm
Available flow at a single rear SCV
Available flow at front SCVs
Number of rear selective control valves (SCVs)Standard: Two ISO couplers
Optional: Two to four ISO couplers
Number of mid selective control valves (SCVs)Up to three
Number of front selective control valves (SCVs)
Joystick SCV controlMechanical/electrical
Auxiliary hydraulic features
SCV control
Available oil flow at a single rear SCV (200 Type)
Available oil flow at a single rear SCV (450 Type)
Available oil flow at a single rear SCV (450E Type)
Rear hitch:
Hitch draft control load sense type
Remote control valves availableStandard
Hitch category (SAE designation)3N/3
Rear hitch lift capacity (SAE designation)Standard: Category 3/3N: 5900 kg
12,996 lb
Optional: Category 3/3N: 6625 kg
14,593 lb
Maximum lift capacity behind lift pointsStandard: Category 3/3N: 8800 kg
19,383 lb
Optional: Category 3/3N: 9900 kg
21,806 lb
Lift capacity at standard frame
Sensing typeElectronic at lower link
Rear axle differential lockElectrohydraulically with oil-cooled clutch
Maximum lift capacity directly at coupling points
Throughout lift capacity, 610 mm behind the coupling points
Drawbar:
Drawbar categoryCategory 3
Maximum vertical load1800-3000 kg (3968-6614 lb)
Maximum vertical load dependent on drawbar position
Rear power take-off (PTO):
TypeElectrohydraulically operated, oil-cooled, multi-disc design
Engine rpm (at rated PTO speeds)540 PTO: 1960 rpm
1000 PTO: 1960 rpm
Economy PTO speeds
Reverse PTO speeds
Multispeed PTO option availability
Ground speed PTO option availability
PTO actuationIn-cab switch and optional external fender-mounted remote control
Engine rpm at rated PTO speeds (540/1.000)
Engine rpm at rated PTO speeds (540/540E/1.000)
Engine rpm at rated PTO speeds (540E/1000/1.000E)
Front hitch:
Category3N
Electric powerSeven-pin electrical socket
Standard lift capacityAt hook ends: 3300 kg
7269 lb
Front power take-off (PTO)Electrohydraulically engaged with oil-cooled, multi-disc design
PTO speed1000 PTO: 1967 rpm
Rear axle:
TypeStandard: Rack-and-pinion rear axle - 100-mm (3.94 in.) shaft (2550-mm/100.4 in.)
Optional: flange-type rear axle
Rack-and-pinion rear axle - 100-mm (3.94 in.) shaft (3009-mm/118.5 in.)
Final drive type
Differential controls
Axle type
Brakes, type and control
Rear differential lockElectrohydraulically with oil-cooled clutch
Load rating
Front axle:
TypeStandard: MFWD
Optional: Triple-Link Suspension (TLS) MFWD axle (hydro-pneumatic, permanently active, triple link, self-leveling suspension with 100-mm [3.9-in.] suspension range)
Triple-Link Suspension MFWD with brakes
Front axle differential lockStandard: Self-locking differential
Optional: hydrualic actuated
Load rating
Tires:
Front420/85R30
Rear520/85R42
Wheel tread range
Turning radius with brakes
Turning radius without brakes
Central Tire Inflation System (CTIS)
Tracks:
Tread spacing
Drive type
Track width
Mid-rollers
Steering:
TypeDynamic load sensing, hydrostatic, flow metering
Brakes:
Primary brake (foot brake)
Secondary brake
Park lock
MFWD braking
Front axle brakes
Auxiliary brakes
Hydraulic trailer brakes
Pneumatic trailer brakes
Electrical system:
Alternator sizeStandard: 14 V/250 amp
Battery optionsStandard: 12 V/295 amp-hr
Working lights
Type of bulb in headlight (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
Type of bulb in beacon (Halogen, Zenon, LED)
dB(A) rating for backup alarm
Total cold cranking amps
Operator station:
Rollover protective structure, OOSGearshift location - console/floor
Console
SeatStandard: Standard seat with air suspension
Optional: Economy seat with mechanical suspension
Cab suspensionOptional: Mechanical Cab Suspension (MCS)
Instructional seatOptional
DisplayCornerpost display (right-hand A-post)
Functionality: Performance monitor and individual settings
RadioStandard: Standard AM/FM stereo
Inner cab volume3.0 m3
105.9 cu ft
dB(A) rating70 dBA
Cab glass area4.85 m2
Safety glass rating
Front visibility
Dimensions:
Wheelbase2900 mm
114.2 in.
Overall width2550 mm
100.3 in.
(420/85R30 & 480/80R46)
Overall length5084 mm
200.2 in.
(inc. weight bracket)
Overall height3200 mm
126.0 in.
Drawbar clearance
Front axle center545 mm
21.4 in.
(ground clearance)
Approximate shipping weight, Open;CabCab: 8500 kg
18,739 lb
Weight:
Base machine weightFront axle
3840 kg
8466 lb
Rear axle
5760 kg
12,699 lb
9600 kg
21,164 lb
Maximum ballast level
Maximum permissible weight14,200 kg
31,306 lb
Capacities:
Crankcase oil volume23.5 L
6.2 U.S. gal.
Fuel tank410 L
108.3 U.S. gal.
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank25 L
6.6 U.S. gal.
Cooling system34 L
9.0 U.S. gal.
Transmission-hydraulic systemAutoPowr/IVT: 80.0 L
21.0 U.S. gal.
Serviceability:
Interval for engine oil change500 hours
Interval for hydraulic/transmission oil change1500 hours
Interval for engine coolant change6000 hours
Loaders:
Loader680R
Lift capacity at full heightMSL: 2749 kg
6061 lb
Maximum lift heightMSL: 4.4 m
175.3 in.
Leveling type
Precision AG:
GuidanceOptional: AutoTrac™ with Universal Display
TelematicStandard: JDLink™
Remote diagnosticsStandard: JDLink™
Connectivity
Miscellaneous:
AutoTrac ready
ISOBUS ready
CommandCenter video inputs
Immobilizer
Side slope rating
Uphill/downhill slope rating
Country of manufactureGermany
Additional information:
Date collected25-Jun-24