John Deere 720

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 720 is a row crop tractor built for farm work. It has a 2-cylinder gasoline engine that makes 65 horsepower. This tractor has two-wheel drive and manual steering, which means it's simple to operate. It can go forward in 6 different speeds and has 1 reverse gear.

This John Deere model is a medium-sized tractor. It weighs 6,790 pounds and is about 11 feet long, 7 feet wide, and 7 feet tall. The tractor has an open operator station, so the driver sits outside. It has a PTO (power take-off) that spins at 547 rpm, which is useful for running other farm equipment. The 720 also has a category II hitch for attaching tools.

The engine in this tractor is average in size compared to other tractors. It runs at a low speed of 1,125 rpm, which is less than most tractors. The power output is also below average, but it's enough for many farm tasks. The tractor's weight is on the lighter side, making it good for working in fields where you don't want to pack down the soil too much.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 65 hp (48.5 kW)

Transmission: Unsynchronized gear

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 6790 lb (3080 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

John Deere 720 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 720 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.1K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 720 is Below Average. It is greater than 14% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1.3K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 720 is Average. It is greater than 42% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 720 is Poor. It is greater than 1% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Model
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally aspirated
Cylinders
2
Displacement
360 ci (5.9 L)
Bore
6.00 in (152.4 mm)
Stroke
6.38 in (161.9 mm)
Rated RPM
1125
Power Output
65 hp (48.5 kW)

Transmission

Type
Unsynchronized gear
Forward Gears
6
Reverse Gears
1

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Manual
Brake Type
Differential mechanical expanding shoe