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John Deere 60C vs John Deere 730

Verdict: John Deere 60C vs John Deere 730

The John Deere 60C and the John Deere 730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 730 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 58 hp. John Deere 60C is the lighter machine (1,900 kg vs 6,790 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 730 holds more fuel (92.7 L vs 50.0 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere 60C is the newer design (2005 vs 1958). In short: choose the John Deere 730 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 60C 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 60C Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 730 Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
58 hp
59 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
John DeereReference
Manufacturer
GoldiniReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
The "optional 5th" transmission used a different shift quadrant (AR 20133R) than the standard transmission. Sixth and reverse kept position, but the other gears changed location.Reference
Total built
17,032 (diesel, 3,703 used pony engine)Reference
Original price
$3700 (1960)Reference
Steering
power (optional)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
50.0 LReference
75.7 LReference
Engine (gross)
43.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.1 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
94 x 100 mmReference
156 x 162 mmReference
Rated Power (gross)
43.3 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
oil bathReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
1125Reference
Torque
197.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
24 (diesel electric)Reference
Oil capacity
35.0 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
9.0 LReference
27.4 LReference
Aux. fuel
0.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
Plows
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
39.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
43.1 kWReference
Fuel use
11.9 l/hourReference
Compression
16:1Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
Belt power (max)
32.9 kWReference
Max power
30.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
180.0 barReference
Pump flow
39.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2300 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1450 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/540EReference
540Reference
Engine RPM
540E@1874Reference
PTO (claimed)
44.0 kWReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
168 cmReference
237 cmReference
Weight
1900 kgReference
6790 to 7861 poundsReference
Front tire
240/70R16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
320/70R24Reference
13.6-38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 240/70R16. Rear: 320/70R24Reference
Length
325 cmReference
343 cmReference
Width
129 cmReference
220 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
204 cmReference
Height (cab)
216 cmReference
Front tread
99 to 147 cmReference
121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
104 to 144 cmReference
152 to 309 cmReference
Ag front
11.00-12 (single-front)Reference
Ag rear
13-38Reference
Height
224 cmReference
Shipping
3222 kgReference
Operating
3565 kgReference
Ballasted
4191 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
floatingReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Batteries
4 (diesel electric)Reference
Variants
730 General-Purpose
row-crop tractorReference
730 Standard
wheatland-style tractorReference
730 Hi-Crop
high-crop tractorReference
John Deere 730 attachments
730 Serial Number Location
730 Serial Numbers
1958
7300000Reference
1959
7303761Reference
1960
7322075Reference
1961
7328801Reference
Final
7330358Reference
Capacities
Diameter
32 cmReference
RPM
1,125Reference
Speed
1155.19 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
16.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
2997 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.

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