Compare/John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 3120

John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 3120

Verdict: John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 3120

The John Deere 2720 and the John Deere 3120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 2720 leads on rated power with 31 hp against 30 hp. John Deere 2720 is the lighter machine (894 kg vs 1,360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2720 is the newer design (2008 vs 2005). In short: choose the John Deere 2720 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 3120 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Two-range hydrostatic operated with foot pedals. Tractor but be stopped to shift ranges.Reference

With 11.2-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.4 kWReference

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Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

84 x 90 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

23.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry dual elementReference

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Compression

19.1:1Reference

18.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2600Reference

Operating RPM

1200-2650Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.0 kWReference

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Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

5.3 LReference

Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

4.8 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Bore and stroke

3.46x3.54 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

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Engine

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22.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIReference

Power

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22.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Torque

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90.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1560Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Oil type

Hy-GardReference

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Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

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forward and reverse options

Hydrostatic: Infinite (2-range) F and Infinite (2-range) RReference

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Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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Transmission

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Sauer-Danfoss eHydroReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

166.9 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

5Reference

Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

32.6 lpmReference

Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

52.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

1147 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

567 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Hydraulic system

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25.7 LReference

Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

51.1 LReference

Front axle

3.9 LReference

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Capacity

100.2 ciReference

25.7 LReference

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.6 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

172 cmReference

Weight

894 kgReference

474 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.5-12Reference

25x10.5LL-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

41x18LL-16.1Reference

Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

27x8.5-15Reference

Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

43x16-20Reference

Length

276 cmReference

305 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

Operating weight

894 kgReference

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Max weight

1980 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

27 cmReference

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Front tread

83 cmReference

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Rear tread

95 cmReference

103/115/124/134/143 cmReference

Front tire

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7-14Reference

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

Height (hood)

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144 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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236 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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30 cmReference

John Deere 2720 attachments

2720 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

40Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

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Attachment overview

John Deere 46 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 46 BackhoeReference

John Deere 47 BackhoeReference

John Deere 2720 Height

Hood

119 cmReference

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ROPS

175 cmReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

31.4 hpReference

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PTO

PTO Power

23.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

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Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

optionalReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

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Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10.5 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,421 psiReference

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Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

5.5 gpm (5 gpm)Reference

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Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

650 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

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Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

227.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

276.6 cmReference

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Overall Width

133.6 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

33 cmReference

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Drawbar clearance

27.9 cmReference

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Overall weight

894.9 kgReference

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Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

36x14.00-15 inchesReference

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Rear wheel tread range

95.5 cmReference

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Front Wheel Type

23x8.5-12 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.1 cmReference

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John Deere 3120 attachments

3120 Serial Numbers

2005

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110001Reference

2006

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210001Reference

2007

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310001Reference

2008

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410001Reference

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

John Deere 47 Backhoe

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

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.