4230 minum spec tractor

[Dwight Acker]

I am reconditioning a John Deere 4230 that came from the factory with I guess minimum specs as it has no AC, tilt steering and a few other things. My question is how rare are these?

 

[deere4040]

Pictures?

Your saying it has a Soundguard cab but no air? Sure previous owner didn't just delete the the condenser?

What are the few other things?

 

[Dwight Acker]

The only other thing I noticed is no dimmer switch. Even the control cowl where an ac temp control switch should be is not there. Just a small heater core in the top of the cab.

 

[rockcreek4630]

I am reconditioning a John Deere 4230 that came from the factory with I guess minimum specs as it has no AC, tilt steering and a few other things. My question is how rare are these?

I've seen some.

 

[8850dave]

very few were built that way but some people wanted cheaper tractors and no extra frills but no one today wants a SGB tractor without factory air unless a collector

 

[ss55]

I am reconditioning a John Deere 4230 that came from the factory with I guess minimum specs as it has no AC, tilt steering and a few other things. My question is how rare are these?

This article includes the options list from a low option 4230.

The John Deere 4230 - Green Magazine

When a Deere executive handed down the order in 1967 that it was time to create a replacement for the 4020—possibly the most successful and popular tractor that Deere ever built—it’s an easy bet that there were a number of groans from the engineering department. Improving upon the 4020 and 4010...

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