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The John Deere model 720 was available in row-crop, standard, or high-crop versions. |
Production | |
Manufacturer: | John Deere |
Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA |
Total built: | 22,925 (row-crop), 4523 (standard) |
Original price (USD), $3,700 (1958 ), |
Variants | |
720: | row-crop chassis |
720S: | standard-tread |
720HC: | high-crop |
Capacity | |
Fuel: | 24.5 gal [92.7 L] (all-fuel), 26.5 gal [100.3 L] (gasoline), 33 gal [124.9 L] (LP gas), 20 gal [75.7 L] (diesel) |
Aux. fuel: | 1 gal [3.8 L] (all-fuel), 0.25 gal [0.9 L] (diesel) |
3-Point Hitch | |
Rear Type: | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
Rear PTO: | live |
Rear RPM: | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 inches [237 cm] |
Weight: | 6790 lbs [3079 kg] |
Front tire: | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire: | 12-38 |
720 Serial Numbers | |
Location: | Right side of tractor in front of and below pulley. |
John Deere 720 Power | |
Drawbar (claimed): | 53 hp [39.5 kW] |
PTO (claimed): | 59 hp [44.0 kW] |
Belt (claimed): | 50.67 hp [37.8 kW] |
Drawbar (tested): | 53.41 hp [39.8 kW] |
Belt (tested): | 57.77 hp [43.1 kW] |
Mechanical | |
Chassis: | 4x2 2WD |
Steering: | manual, power*Optional |
Brakes: | differential mechanical expanding shoe |
Cab: | Open operator station. |
Hydraulics | |
Type: | open center |
Valves: | 1 |
Electrical | |
Ground: | positive*Positive ground for the 6V and 12V systems., floating*The 24V electric-start diesel is not chassis grounded, with both sides of the battery system connected to the starter. The lights and gauges are split on two 12V systems. |
Charging system: | generator |
Battery | |
Number: | 1 (diesel pony), 2 (gas/LP), 4 (diesel electric) |
Volts: | 6 |
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Bore/Stroke: | 6.00x6.375 inches [152 x 162 mm] |
Air cleaner: | oil bath |
Compression: | 6.14:1 |
Rated RPM: | 1125 |
Firing order: | 1-2 |
Starter type: | electric |
Coolant capacity: | 29 qts [27.4 L] |
Engine Detail | |
John Deere, gasoline, 2-cylinder 4-valve, liquid-cooled, 360.5 ci [5.9 L] |
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0oF [-17oC]↑: | : SAE 90 |
0oF [-17oC]↓: | : SAE 80 |
Transmission | |
Manufacturer: | John Deere |
Type: | unsynchronized gear |
Gears: | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch: | dry |
Oil capacity: | 30 qts [28.4 L] |
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Previous model: | John Deere 70 |
Next model: | John Deere 730 |
Series next: | John Deere 820 |
Series back: | John Deere 620 |
Dimensions | |
Weight: | 6790 lbs [3079 kg] |
Wheelbase: | 93.7 inches [237 cm] |
Length: | 135.25 inches [343 cm] |
Width: | 86.625 inches [220 cm] |
Height: | 88.25 inches [224 cm] |
John Deere 720 Tires | |
Ag front: | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear: | 12-38 |
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Previous model: | John Deere 70 |
Next model: | John Deere 730 |
Series next: | John Deere 820 |
Series back: | John Deere 620 |
Loader | |
Loader type: | John Deere 45 |
Height (to pin): | 126 inches [320 cm] |
Lift to full height (at pin): | 2000 lbs [907 kg] |