Compare/John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 950

John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 950

Verdict: John Deere 2720 vs John Deere 950

The John Deere 2720 and the John Deere 950 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 2,700 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 1978). 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

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

YanmarReference

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

With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

spur gearReference

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Steering

powerReference

Distributor

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John DeereReference

Original price

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$12,000 (1988 )Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

23.4 kWReference

23.1 kWReference

Displacement

1.6 LReference

1.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

88 x 90 mmReference

90 x 90 mmReference

Rated Power (gross)

23.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry dual elementReference

paper elementReference

Compression

19.1:1Reference

20.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2400Reference

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

6.2 LReference

Oil capacity

14.8 LReference

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Fuel Type

DieselReference

No of Cylinders

3 cylinderReference

3-cylinderReference

Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

2,400Reference

Bore and stroke

3.46x3.54 inchesReference

3.54x3.54 inchesReference

Compression ratio

19.1:1Reference

20.4:1Reference

Cooling system

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled | 6.5 qtsReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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16.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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23.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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20.4 kWReference

Max power

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16.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 2 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

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Wheel Drive

4WDReference

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Rear Axle Drive Type

spur gearReference

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Clutch

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210mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.5 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

gearReference

Pressure

166.9 barReference

140.0 barReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Total flow

39.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

650 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

567 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

live two-stage clutchReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO Type

2100Reference

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PTO (tested)

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20.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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19.9 LReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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20.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

26.9 LReference

32.2 LReference

Front axle

3.9 LReference

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Capacity

100.2 ciReference

19.9 LReference

Fuel tank

26.9 LReference

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Crankcase oil volume

3.6 qtsReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

165 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

894 kgReference

589 kgReference

Lawn/turf front

23x8.5-12Reference

27/8.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

36x14.00-15Reference

13.6-28Reference

Industrial front

23x8.5-12Reference

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Industrial rear

14-17.5Reference

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Length

276 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

133 cmReference

135 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

114 to 144 cmReference

Rear tread

95 cmReference

115 to 150 cmReference

Front tire

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5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

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11.2-24Reference

Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

Height (hood)

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134 cmReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

4WD Shipping

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1360 kgReference

2WD Operating

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1224 kgReference

Ballasted

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1639 kgReference

Max Drawbar

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374 kgReference

John Deere 2720 attachments

2720 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

40Reference

25Reference

Battery CCA

500Reference

570Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Total cold cranking amps

500 CCAReference

570Reference

Battery Group

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BCI 30HReference

Attachment overview

John Deere 46 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 46 BackhoeReference

John Deere 1550 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

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Country of manufacturer

USAReference

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Power

Max Power

31.4 hpReference

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Rated Power

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31 hpReference

PTO

PTO Power

23.5 hpReference

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Rear PTO Power

AvailableReference

Rear PTO RPM

540 RPMReference

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Mid PTO

AvailableReference

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Mid PTO RPM

2,100 RPMReference

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Steering & brakes

Brakes

wet discReference

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Steering type

powerReference

manual, powerReference

Hydraulics

Pump Rated Output (total)

10.5 gpmReference

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Hydraulics Type

open centerReference

Maximum operating pressure

2,421 psiReference

2,030 psiReference

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

Rear Hitch maximum lift capacity

650 kgReference

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Rear Hitch Sensing Type

position controlReference

Dimensions & weight

Height Over ROPS

227.8 cmReference

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Overall Length

276.6 cmReference

309.9 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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134.9 cmReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear Wheel Type

36x14.00-15 inchesReference

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Rear wheel tread range

95.5 cmReference

11.2-24, 12.4-28 inchReference

Front Wheel Type

23x8.5-12 inchesReference

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Front Wheel tread range

83.1 cmReference

5.00-15Reference

John Deere 950 attachments

950 Serial Number Location

950 Serial Numbers

1978

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1024Reference

1979

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5229Reference

1980

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10453Reference

1981

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14893Reference

1982

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16204Reference

1983

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18204Reference

1984

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20007Reference

1985

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23001Reference

1986

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26001Reference

1987

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28501Reference

1988

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30082Reference

Final

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31853Reference

Questions

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

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182 cmReference

Overall width

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213 cmReference

John Deere 8A Backhoe

Transport height

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172 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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332 cmReference

Loading height

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166 cmReference

Bucket force

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1409 kgReference

John Deere 1550 Backhoe

Digging depth

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236 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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180°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

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666 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

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7.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1386 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.