Compare/John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 4300

John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 4300

Verdict: John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 4300

The John Deere 2720 and the John Deere 4300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 4300 leads on rated power with 32 hp against 31 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 1998). In short: choose the John Deere 4300 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 2720 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

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 hp

32 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

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser on steering column. Gears may be shifting on the move, using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

Steering

powerReference

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Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.4 kWReference

24.0 kWReference

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

dryReference

Compression

19.1:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2700Reference

Operating RPM

1200-2650Reference

950-2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

1.0 kWReference

1.4 kWReference

Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

5.8 LReference

Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

25.7 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 (net)

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22.5 kWReference

Power (net)

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22.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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24.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

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air heaterReference

Idle RPM

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950-2810Reference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

Oil type

Hy-GardReference

[26o↔-40oC]Reference

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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SyncReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

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Type

hydrostaticReference

Pressure

166.9 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

2Reference

Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

31.4 lpmReference

Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

50.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

18.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

567 kgReference

997 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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20.1 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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19.0 kWReference

Gear Hydraulic system

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23.8 LReference

Hydro Hydraulic system

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25.7 LReference

Gear Capacity

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23.8 LReference

Hydro Capacity

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25.7 LReference

122o↔0oF [50o↔-17oC]

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: JD Hy-GardReference

80o↔-40oF [26o↔-40oC]

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: JD Lo Vis Hy-GardReference

Clutch

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wet discs, two clutch packs with nine four-inch discs eachReference

Engine RPM

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2100@2700Reference

Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Front axle

3.9 LReference

4.4 LReference

Capacity

100.2 ciReference

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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

688 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.5-12Reference

7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

41x14.00-20Reference

Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

25x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

15-19.5Reference

Length

276 cmReference

297 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

127 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

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Front tire

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5-15Reference

2WD Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5-15. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-14. Rear: 11.2-24Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5-15. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 7-16. Rear: 12.4-24Reference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

Max Drawbar

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254 kgReference

Max front axle

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1450 kgReference

Max rear axle

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1999 kgReference

John Deere 2720 attachments

2720 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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 48 BackhoeReference

John Deere 2720 Height

Hood

119 cmReference

135 cmReference

ROPS

175 cmReference

228 cmReference

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 4300 attachments

4300 Serial Number Location

4300 Serial Numbers

1998

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130000Reference

1999

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230000Reference

2000

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330000Reference

2001

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430000Reference

John Deere 47 Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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337 cmReference

Loading height

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208 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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1691 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1104 kgReference

John Deere 48 Backhoe

Transport height

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205 cmReference

John Deere 4300 Height

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.