Compare/John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 790

John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 790

Verdict: John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 790

The John Deere 2720 and the John Deere 790 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 1,930 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 2720 holds more fuel (26.9 L vs 23.8 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 2720 is the newer design (2008 vs 2000). In short: choose the John Deere 2720 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 790 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

30 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

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

With 11.2-24 rear tiresReference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Distributor

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John DeereReference

2WD Steering

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manualReference

4WD Steering

—

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.4 kWReference

22.4 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

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

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Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

15.1 LReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

2,600 RPMReference

Bore and stroke

3.46x3.54 inchesReference

3.23x3.31 inchesReference

Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

18.5:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

Power (gross)

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22.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

Hy-GardReference

Low Viscosity HY-GardReference

Transmission Type

E-HSTReference

PowershiftReference

forward and reverse options

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

unsynchronized : 8F and 2RReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

19.4 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

unsynchronizedReference

Pressure

166.9 barReference

141.3 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

20.4 lpmReference

Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

15.9 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

369 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

live (two-stage clutch)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

Hydraulic system

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15.1 LReference

Steering press.

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141.3 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

23.8 LReference

Front axle

3.9 LReference

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Capacity

100.2 ciReference

15.1 LReference

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

23.8 LReference

Crankcase oil volume

3.6 qtsReference

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Front diff.

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2.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

153 cmReference

Weight

894 kgReference

356 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.5-12Reference

25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

13.6-16Reference

Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

25x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

15.0-19.6Reference

Length

276 cmReference

281 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

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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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6.00-12Reference

Rear tire

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12.4-16Reference

Ag front

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6.00-12 (early)Reference

2WD Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

4WD Ag front

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7.00-14Reference

Ag rear

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11.2-24Reference

Height (hood)

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130 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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208 cmReference

2WD Weight

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875 kgReference

4WD Weight

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954 kgReference

John Deere 2720 attachments

2720 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

20Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

Battery Group

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45Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 46 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 46 BackhoeReference

John Deere 7 BackhoeReference

John Deere 2720 Height

Hood

119 cmReference

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ROPS

175 cmReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

YanmarReference

SCV control

JoystickReference

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Rollover protective structure

Two-post folding ROPS.Reference

Two-post ROPSReference

Country of manufacturer

USAReference

JapanReference

Power

Max Power

31.4 hpReference

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Rated Power

—

30 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

23.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

Mid PTO

AvailableReference

Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

independent dry shoeReference

Steering type

powerReference

manual | hydrostatic powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10.5 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,421 psiReference

2,050 psiReference

Remote Valves

2 ValvesReference

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Steering & Implements flow

5.5 gpm (5 gpm)Reference

4.2 gpm (5.4 gpm)Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)

Category IReference

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

208.3 cmReference

Overall Length

276.6 cmReference

281.9 cmReference

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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Overall Height

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130 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

36x14.00-15 inchesReference

12.4-16Reference

Rear wheel tread range

95.5 cmReference

12.4-16 (early), 11.2-24 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

23x8.5-12 inchesReference

7.00-14Reference

Front Wheel tread range

83.1 cmReference

6.00-12Reference

John Deere 790 attachments

790 Serial Number Location

790 Serial Numbers

1999

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LV0790G190001Reference

2000

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LV0790G390001Reference

2001

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LV0790G490001Reference

2002

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LV0790G570001Reference

2003

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LV0790G592446Reference

2004

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LV0790G790001Reference

2005

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LV0790G890001Reference

2006

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LV0790G990001Reference

2007

—

LV0790S190001Reference

60" Mower deck

Cutting width

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152 cmReference

Overall width

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184 cmReference

Cut height

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2 to 22 cmReference

John Deere 7 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 force

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882 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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496 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.