John Deere 6M 230 Tractor available through IPSO

Overview:

  • 260 hp (191 kW) max power (ECE-R120) with IPM
  • 6.8-litre engine with 6 cylinders
  • 9.3 t av. weight and 2,900 mm wheelbase
  • AutoPowr™ or e19™ Transmission

The John Deere 6M 230 is engineered for heavy-duty work with up to 260 hp, high hydraulic flow, maximum lift capacity and expert-level Precision Ag on demand. It’s the ultimate John Deere tractor for large-scale farming and demanding applications.

Why 6M 230?

Heavy-Duty Performance

Push limits with up to 281 hp in the largest Extra Large frame 6M model, 9.3 t base weight, and a Sport Package Plus for ultimate transport and field productivity. The 6M Extra Large Frame is engineered for heavy-duty work, combining power, comfort, and efficiency in one machine.

John Deere 6M Series tractor pulling a heavy tillage implement across a stubble field under cloudy skies.

Hydraulic Muscle

Up to 195 l/min hydraulic flow and multiple PTO options give you the versatility to power the toughest implements. Whether it’s heavy lifting or demanding applications, this tractor delivers the hydraulic performance you need to stay ahead.

John Deere 6M Series tractor cultivating a field with a large blue roller implement attached.

Travel in Comfort

TLS™ Plus front suspension, mechanical cab suspension plus an impressive ratio of 33 kg per hp ensure superior stability, acceleration and comfort on any terrain. Combined with advanced steering precision and ergonomic cab design, the 6M Xtra Large Frame keeps you productive all day long.

John Deere tractor towing a large silver tanker trailer on a rural road beside farmland under cloudy skies.

Technical Specifications

Key Features
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 60-cc pump: 155 L/min 41 gpm Optional: 85-cc pump: 195 L/min 51 gpm
Engine Model
6068HL550
Displacement
415 see you in
Rated Engine Power
227 hp
Rated Engine Power
230 PS
Maximum Engine Power
186 kW
Base Machine Weight
21164 lb
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
3N/3
Engine Make
John Deere PowerTech™ PSS
Engine Family
SJDXL06.8309
Displacement
6.8 L
Rated Engine Power
169 kW
Maximum Engine Power
250 hp
Maximum Engine Power
253 PS
Base Machine Weight
9600 kg
Transmission Type
Standard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™) 40 km/h Optional: IVT™ 50 km/h Standard: e19™ Powershift™ 40 km/h Optional: e19™ 50 km/h
Hydraulics (5) ▾
Hydraulic System Type
Standard/optional: Pressure-and-flow compensated (PFC) system with Load Sensing function
Number of Rear Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
Standard: Two ISO couplers Optional: Two to four ISO couplers
SCV Control
Mechanical/electrical
Pump Rated Output
Standard: 60-cc pump: 155 L/min 41 gpm Optional: 85-cc pump: 195 L/min 51 gpm
Number of Mid Selective Control Valves (SCVs)
3
Engine (27) ▾
Engine Make
John Deere PowerTech™ PSS
Engine Family
SJDXL06.8309
Displacement
415 see you in
Aspiration
Dual turbochargers, variable geometry turbo with fixed geometry turbo in series
Intelligent Power Management (IPM)
Additional engine power (hp ISO) at 2100 rpm: 14.9 kW 20 hp
Rated Engine Power
227 hp
Rated Engine Power
230 PS
Rated Engine Power with IPM
184 kW
Engine Torque at Rated Speed
1077 Nothing much
Maximum Engine Power
250 hp
Maximum Engine Power
253 PS
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
191 kW
Maximum Engine Torque
1077 Nm
Torque Rise
40 %
Engine Model
6068HL550
Emissions Certifications
Final Tier 4
Displacement
6.8 L
Aftertreatment Type
Diesel particle filter (DPF) with diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) using diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)
Rated Engine Speed
2100 rpm
Rated Engine Power
169 kW
Rated Engine Power with IPM
247 hp
Rated Engine Power with IPM
250 PS
Maximum Engine Speed
1900 rpm
Maximum Engine Power
186 kW
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
256 hp
Maximum Engine Power with IPM
260 PS
Power Bulge
10 %
Operator Station (12) ▾
ROPS Type
Rollover protective structure, out of service
dB(A) Rating
70 dBA
Cab Suspension
Optional: Mechanical Cab Suspension (MCS)
Primary Display
Cornerpost display (right-hand A-post) Functionality: Performance monitor and individual settings Optional: CommandCentre™ display Functionality: Machine controls
Cabin volume
105.9 cu ft
Cab Glass Area
52.2 sq ft
Gearshift Location
Console
Seat Suspension
Standard: Standard seat with air suspension Optional: Economy seat with mechanical suspension
Instructional Seat
Optional
Radio
Standard: Standard AM/FM stereo
Cabin volume
3 m³
Cab Glass Area
4.85 m²
Dimensions & Weights (14) ▾
Wheelbase
114.2 in
Base Machine Weight
21164 lb
Overall Height
126 in
Overall Width
100.3 in
Overall Length
200.2 in
Front Axle Ground Clearance
21.4 in
Maximum Permissible Weight
31306 lb
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Base Machine Weight
9600 kg
Overall Height
3200 mm
Overall Width
2550 mm
Overall Length
5084 mm
Front Axle Ground Clearance
545 mm
Maximum Permissible Weight
14200 kg
Rear Hitch (4) ▾
Rear Hitch Category (SAE Designation)
3N/3
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
5,900 kg (12,996 lb) / 6,625 kg (14,593 lb)
Maximum Lift Capacity Directly at Coupling Points
8800
Sensing Type
Electronics at the lower link
Front Hitch (6) ▾
Front Hitch Category
3N
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
3300 kg
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
4400 kg
Lift Capacity Through Full Lift Range at Coupling Points
7269 lb
Maximum Lift Capacity at Coupling Points
9700 lb
Electric Power
Seven-pin electrical socket
Capacities (10) ▾
Fuel Tank Capacity
108.3 lass
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
6.6 lass
Cooling System Capacity
9 lass
Transmission - Hydraulic System
AutoPowr™/IVT™: 21.0 US gal. e19™: 25.6 US. lass
Crankcase oil capacity
6.2 lass
Fuel Tank Capacity
410 L
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity
25 L
Cooling System Capacity
34 L
Transmission - Hydraulic System
AutoPowr™/IVT™: 80.0 L e19™: 97.0 L
Crankcase oil capacity
23.5 L
Electrical System (4) ▾
Battery Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
295 Ah
Electrical System Voltage
14 V
Alternator output
Standard: 14 V/250 amp
Rear Power Take-Off (PTO) (5) ▾
Rated PTO Power
184 hp
Rated PTO Power
186 PS
Engagement Method
In-cab switch and optional external fender-mounted remote control
Rated PTO Power
137 kW
Engine rpm at Rated PTO Speeds (540/1,000)
1960 / 1960
Drawbar (2) ▾
Drawbar Category
Category 3
Maximum Vertical Load
1800-3000 kg (3968-6614 lb) Maximum vertical load dependent on drawbar position
Technology Integration (3) ▾
Guidance
Optional: AutoTrac™ with Universal/CommandCentre™ display
Remote Diagnostics
Standard: JDLink™
Connectivity
JDLink™
Additional Information (2) ▾
Country of manufacture
Germany
Date Collected
20-Apr-26
Transmission (3) ▾
Transmission Type
Standard: Infinitely variable transmission (IVT™) 40 km/h Optional: IVT™ 50 km/h Standard: e19™ Powershift™ 40 km/h Optional: e19™ 50 km/h
Reverser
Electronic left-hand reverser
Creeper
Not available
Machine Configuration (2) ▾
Wheel or Track Configuration
Wheel
Drive Type
4WD
Tyres (2) ▾
Front Tyre Size
420/85R30
Rear Tyre Size
520/85R42
Front PTO (5) ▾
PTO speed
1967
Maximum PTO Power
201 hp
Maximum PTO Power
204 PS
Front PTO Rotation
Electrohydraulically operated, oil-cooled, multi-disc design
Maximum PTO Power
150 kW
Rear Axle (2) ▾
Rear Axle Type
Standard: 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.)
Rear Differential Lock
Electrohydraulically with oil-cooled clutch
Front Axle (2) ▾
Front Axle Type
Standard: MFWD Optional: Triple-Link Suspension (TLS) MFWD axle (hydro-pneumatic, permanently active, triple-link, self-levelling suspension with 100-mm [3.9-in.] suspension range) Triple-Link Suspension MFWD with brakes
Front Axle Differential Lock
Standard: Self-locking differential Optional: hydraulically actuated
Steering & Brakes (1) ▾
Steering Type
Dynamic load sensing, hydrostatic, flow metering

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