Compare/John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 4310

John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 4310

Verdict: John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 4310

The John Deere 2720 and the John Deere 4310 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 31 hp. John Deere 2720 is the lighter machine (894 kg vs 2,600 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 2002). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

31 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 reverser lever. Gears are synchronized and may be shifted on the move using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges. Forward/reverse direction changes may be done on the move, without the clutch, by using the reverser lever.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

Steering

powerReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.4 kWReference

23.3 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

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Rated Power (gross)

23.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry dual elementReference

dryReference

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

1.4 kWReference

Coolant capacity

4.0 LReference

5.7 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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Power (gross)

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23.3 kWReference

Idle RPM

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1000-2810Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

12 forward and reverseReference

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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ePowrReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

166.9 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

2Reference

5Reference

Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

32.6 lpmReference

Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

52.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

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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

Hydraulic system

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25.7 LReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Engine RPM

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540@2600Reference

Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

37.9 LReference

Front axle

3.9 LReference

4.4 LReference

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

688 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

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Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

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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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5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

Ag front

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7.00-14 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

2WD

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1179 kgReference

4WD

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1315 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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254 kgReference

Max front axle

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720 kgReference

Max rear axle

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2000 kgReference

John Deere 2720 attachments

2720 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

55 (optional)Reference

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

independentReference

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 4310 attachments

4310 Serial Number Location

4310 Serial Numbers

2002

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130001Reference

2003

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230001Reference

2004

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330001Reference

John Deere 48 Backhoe

Transport height

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205 cmReference

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 4310 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.