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John Deere 720 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 730
Verdict: John Deere 720 Hi-Crop vs John Deere 730
The John Deere 720 Hi-Crop and the John Deere 730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. John Deere 720 Hi-Crop is the lighter machine (3,079 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 is the newer design (1958 vs 1956). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
59 hp
59 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference
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
125Reference
17,032 (diesel, 3,703 used pony engine)Reference
Steering
powerReference
power (optional)Reference
Original price
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$3700 (1960)Reference
Variants
720
row-crop chassisReference
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720S
standard-treadReference
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720HC
high-cropReference
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730 General-Purpose
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row-crop tractorReference
730 Standard
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wheatland-style tractorReference
730 Hi-Crop
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high-crop tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
75.7 LReference
75.7 LReference
Aux. fuel
0.9 LReference
0.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
39.5 kWReference
39.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
37.8 kWReference
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Displacement
6.2 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
156 x 162 mmReference
156 x 162 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16:1Reference
16:1Reference
Rated RPM
1125Reference
1125Reference
Firing order
1-2Reference
1-2Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Coolant capacity
27.4 LReference
27.4 LReference
Starter
pony motorReference
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
24 (diesel electric)Reference
Plows
—
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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39.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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43.1 kWReference
Fuel use
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11.9 l/hourReference
Belt power (max)
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32.9 kWReference
Max power
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30.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
dryReference
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Oil capacity
28.4 LReference
8.5 LReference
Oil type
[-17oC]Reference
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0oF [-17oC]↑
: SAE 90Reference
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0oF [-17oC]↓
: SAE 80Reference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
44.0 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Valves
1Reference
1 or 2Reference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
237 cmReference
237 cmReference
Weight
3079 kgReference
6790 to 7861 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-20Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
13.6-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-20Reference
11.00-12 (single-front)Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
13-38Reference
Length
376 cmReference
343 cmReference
Width
187 cmReference
220 cmReference
Height
256 cmReference
224 cmReference
Front tread
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121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 309 cmReference
Shipping
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3222 kgReference
Operating
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3565 kgReference
Ballasted
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4191 kgReference
720 Hi-Crop Serial Number Location
720 Hi-Crop Serial Numbers
1956
7200000Reference
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1957
7203420Reference
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1958
7217368Reference
7300000Reference
Electrical
Ground
floating (24V)Reference
floatingReference
Batteries
4 (24V)Reference
4 (diesel electric)Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Speeds
John Deere 730 attachments
730 Serial Number Location
730 Serial Numbers
1959
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7303761Reference
1960
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7322075Reference
1961
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7328801Reference
Final
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7330358Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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32 cmReference
RPM
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1,125Reference
Speed
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1155.19 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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16.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2997 kgReference
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.