Compare/John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 3720

John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 3720

Verdict: John Deere 1250 vs John Deere 3720

The John Deere 1250 and the John Deere 3720 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 44 hp. John Deere 3720 is the lighter machine (2,900 kg vs 4,125 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 1250 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 44.7 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 3720 is the newer design (2005 vs 1982). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

44 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

John DeereReference

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Manufacturer

YanmarReference

John DeereReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear.Reference

AutoHST provides an automobile-style control to the eHydro transmission. A single foot pedal controls engine RPMs and transmission speed, with a column-mounted shifter to select forward, neutral, or reverse.Reference

Original price

$18,700 (1988 )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

power assistReference

powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

44.7 LReference

Engine (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

24.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.3 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 110 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Power (gross)

32.8 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

18:1Reference

18.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

800-2675Reference

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Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

7.9 LReference

5.3 LReference

Oil capacity

31.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Power at rated engine speed

30.3 kWReference

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Max power

24.9 kWReference

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Engine

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32.8 kWReference

Power

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32.8 kWReference

Torque

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137.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1560Reference

Fuel Type

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dieselReference

No of Cylinders

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3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

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2,600 RPMReference

Engine torque at rated speed

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45.9 kgReference

Bore and stroke

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3.3x3.54 inchesReference

Compression ratio

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18.5:1Reference

Cooling system

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liquid-cooledReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

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eHydro AutoHSTReference

Transmission Type

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E-HSTReference

Wheel Drive

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4 WDReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

30.3 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

5Reference

Pump flow

42.4 lpmReference

32.6 lpmReference

Total flow

60.2 lpmReference

52.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

center-link draft sensing with position and controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1016 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2295Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

30.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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25.7 LReference

Capacity

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25.7 LReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1147 kgReference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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2100Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

188 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

4125 to 5090 poundsReference

474 kgReference

Front tire

6.50-16Reference

7-14Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27x9.50-15Reference

25x10.5LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

21.5L-16.1Reference

41x18LL-16.1Reference

Length

341 cmReference

305 cmReference

Width

165 cmReference

133 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Front tread

139 to 189 cmReference

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Rear tread

129 to 200 cmReference

103/115/124/134/143 cmReference

2WD Shipping

1871 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2211 kgReference

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4WD Operating

2308 kgReference

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Ballasted

2349 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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172 cmReference

Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

Ag front

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7-14Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Industrial front

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27x8.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

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43x16-20Reference

Height (hood)

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144 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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236 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1315 kgReference

Cab Weight

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1619 kgReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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30 cmReference

John Deere 1250 attachments

1250 Serial Numbers

1982

1000Reference

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1983

1256Reference

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1984

3001Reference

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1985

4001Reference

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1986

5001Reference

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1987

5501Reference

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1988

5785Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

25Reference

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Battery CCA

485Reference

500Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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40Reference

Cab Charging amps

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75Reference

Total cold cranking amps

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500 CCAReference

John Deere 1250 Height

2WD Hood

139 cmReference

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4WD Hood

142 cmReference

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2WD ROPS

221 cmReference

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4WD ROPS

224 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2342 kgReference

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Capacities

ROPS Fuel

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51.1 LReference

Cab Fuel

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44.7 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

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6 qtsReference

John Deere 3720 attachments

3720 Serial Number Location

3720 Serial Numbers

2005

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170001Reference

2006

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280001Reference

2007

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380001Reference

2008

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480001Reference

2009

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522001Reference

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

John Deere 47 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 47 BackhoeReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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228 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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289 cmReference

Loading height

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177 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1288 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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909 kgReference

Speeds

General

Make & Model

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John DeereReference

Cruise control

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AvailableReference

SCV control

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JoystickReference

Rollover protective structure

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Two-post foldable ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

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USAReference

Power

Max Power

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44 hpReference

PTO

Rear PTO Power

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AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

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540 RPMReference

Mid PTO RPM

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2,100 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

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Wet discReference

Steering type

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PowerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

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13.9 gpmReference

Hydraulics Type

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Open CenterReference

Remote Valves

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5 ValvesReference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

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Category IReference

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

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1,147.6 kgReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

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237 cmReference

Overall Length

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305.3 cmReference

Overall Width

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133.1 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

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Ag rear:11.2-24Reference

Rear wheel tread range

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143.8 cmReference

Front Wheel Type

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Ag front: 7-14Reference

Operator station

Cab Availability

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AvailableReference

Seat Suspension

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TRUEReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.