The John Deere 8R 230 has a 3-point hitch lift capacity of 15,200 lb (6,895 kg) at 24 in / 610 mm behind the hitch. It also lists rear PTO power 182 hp.
Best rear lift figure15,200 lb (6,895 kg)
Lift at 24 in / 610 mm15,200 lb (6,895 kg)
Rear PTO horsepower182 hp
John Deere 8R 230 3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity
3-point hitch lift capacity
15,200 lb (6,895 kg)
Lift capacity at 24 in / 610 mm
15,200 lb (6,895 kg)
Rear PTO horsepower
182 hp
Operating weight
27,800 lb (12,610 kg)
Rear Lift Capacity Comparison Chart
Best rear lift comparison
This model
15,200 lb
Average
8,101 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Lift at 24 in comparison
This model
15,200 lb
Average
7,292 lb
Low
550 lb
High
29,750 lb
Rear PTO horsepower comparison
This model
182 hp
Average
132 hp
Low
11 hp
High
620 hp
John Deere 8R 230 Hitch and Rear Lift Notes
Rear lift capacity note
The practical lift-capacity check on the John Deere 8R 230 is 15,200 lb (6,895 kg) for lift at 24 in / 610 mm. It is a rear 3-point spec, not a loader-capacity number
24 in / 610 mm lift note
When comparing the John Deere 8R 230 to another tractor, the 24 in / 610 mm spec is normally the cleaner buyer number
PTO and weight context
For the John Deere 8R 230, rear PTO horsepower is 182 hp and operating weight is 27,800 lb (12,610 kg). That is useful context for rotary cutters, tillers, seeders, mowers and ballast setup
Rear implement matching
The John Deere 8R 230 can only be judged properly when the implement’s weight and overhang are known. Examples to check include large mounted implements, heavy tillage tools, big mower, large planter, and heavy ballast setup
John Deere 8R 230 3-Point Hitch FAQ
What is the John Deere 8R 230 3-point hitch lift capacity?
The John Deere 8R 230 is listed with 15,200 lb (6,895 kg) for lift at 24 in / 610 mm. That makes it a very high-capacity rear hitch tractor, so it is made for very heavy mounted implements and big-acre farm work where hitch capacity matters.
Why does the 24 in / 610 mm rear lift spec matter?
The 15,200 lb (6,895 kg) rating matters because mounted implements put weight behind the lift arms. That extra distance makes the tractor work harder than a close-in hitch-end test.
What hitch category is the John Deere 8R 230?
This row does not show a clean hitch category for the John Deere 8R 230. Check the operator manual or official spec sheet before buying implements, because lift capacity alone does not guarantee fit.
Is the John Deere 8R 230 good for rear implement work?
Based on the captured lift data, the John Deere 8R 230 is a very high-capacity rear hitch tractor. It is made for very heavy mounted implements and big-acre farm work where hitch capacity matters; still check ballast, terrain and exact implement weight.
What other specs matter besides John Deere 8R 230 hitch lift?
Rear PTO horsepower (182 hp) and operating weight (27,800 lb (12,610 kg)) matter because a tractor can sometimes lift more than it should comfortably run or carry in rough conditions.
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tractor hitch lift specs can change by year, market, tire setup, ballast, hitch option and measurement point. Please check the operator manual, build sheet and official deere.com website for official information before buying or lifting heavy implements.
