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John Deere 2020 vs John Deere 730 Hi-Crop
Verdict: John Deere 2020 vs John Deere 730 Hi-Crop
The John Deere 2020 and the John Deere 730 Hi-Crop are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. John Deere 2020 is the lighter machine (2,617 kg vs 8,070 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2020 is the newer design (1965 vs 1958). 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
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
54 hp
54 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (I/II) with left-hand reverser lever. Reverse only available in low (I) range.Reference
With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference
Factories
MexicoReference
Rosario, ArgentinaReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
power assistReference
power (optional)Reference
Total built
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85 . (diesel, 7 used pony engine)Reference
Variants
2020
utilityReference
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2020O
orchardReference
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730 General-Purpose
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row-crop tractorReference
730 Standard
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wheatland-style tractorReference
730 Hi-Crop
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high-crop tractorReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
34.2 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 109 mmReference
156 x 162 mmReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
1125Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
40.3 kWReference
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Max power
34.2 kWReference
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Fuel Type
DieselReference
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No of Cylinders
4-cylinderReference
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Rated engine speed
2,500Reference
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Bore and stroke
3.86x4.33 inchesReference
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Compression ratio
16.7:1Reference
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Cooling system
liquid-cooledReference
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Fuel tank
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100.3 LReference
Aux. fuel
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3.8 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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30.6 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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33.6 kWReference
Plows
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5Reference
Coolant capacity
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27.4 LReference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Starter
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electric optionalReference
Transmission
Transmission
John Deere collar shiftReference
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Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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forward and reverse options
8 forward and 4 reverse | 16 forward and 8 reverseReference
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Rear Axle Drive Type
planetaryReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
40.3 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
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Type
power shuttleReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
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Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Pump flow
39.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
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Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
36.8 kWReference
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Capacities
Fuel
73.8 LReference
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Diameter
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32 cmReference
Width
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264 cmReference
RPM
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1125Reference
Speed
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1155.19 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
218 cmReference
251 cmReference
Weight
2617 kgReference
8070 to 8385 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
4.50-20Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
13.6-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
4.50-20Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
13-38Reference
Gas Operating weight
2617 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
3372 kgReference
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Length
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388 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
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250 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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88 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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80 cmReference
Front tread
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152 to 213 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 228 cmReference
Shipping
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3803 kgReference
John Deere 2020 attachments
2020 Serial Number Location
2020 Serial Numbers
1965
014502Reference
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1966
014680Reference
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1967
042721Reference
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1968
065176Reference
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1969
082404Reference
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1970
102032Reference
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1971
117500Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
floating (24V)Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Gas Batteries
1Reference
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Diesel Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
70Reference
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Battery Group
24TReference
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Battery size
60 AHReference
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Battery options
2 | 2Reference
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Batteries
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4 (diesel)Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
13.6 l/hourReference
11.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
2516 kgReference
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General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
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Country of manufacturer
Row-Crop tractor | Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyReference
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Power
Rated Power
64 hpReference
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PTO
Rear PTO Power
AvailableReference
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Rear PTO RPM
540 (1.375)Reference
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Steering & brakes
Brakes
hydraulic wet discReference
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Steering type
powerReference
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Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
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Maximum operating pressure
2,200 psiReference
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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category II/IReference
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Rear Hitch Sensing Type
position and depth controlReference
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Dimensions & weight
Overall Height
224 cmReference
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Overall Length
357.1 cmReference
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Overall Width
224 cmReference
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Ground Clearance
35.1 cmReference
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Operator station
Cab Availability
AvailableReference
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Cab Air conditioning, temperature differential
4WDReference
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730 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location
Speeds
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.