Tractor · 1956Unverified
John Deere 720 Standard
John Deere 720 Standard — Two-Cylinder 20 Series · 59 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
59 hp
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built4523 (total)Reference
Total built520 (gas)Reference
Total built3578 (diesel)Reference
Total built80 (al-fuel)Reference
Total built345 (LP-gas)Reference
The John Deere model 720 was available in row-crop, standard, or high-crop versions.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower (optional)Reference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Engine
John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl gasolineReference
John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl all-fuelReference
John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl LP gasReference
John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank92.7 LReference
Fuel tank100.3 LReference
Fuel tank124.9 LReference
Fuel tank75.7 LReference
Aux. fuel3.8 LReference
Aux. fuel0.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)39.5 kWReference
Belt (claimed)37.8 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinder 4-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke152 x 162 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.14:1Reference
Rated RPM1125Reference
Firing order1-2Reference
Starter typeelectricReference
Coolant capacity27.4 LReference
all-fuelReference
Compression4.91:1Reference
LP gasReference
Compression7.94:1Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
dieselReference
Displacement6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke156 x 162 mmReference
Compression16:1Reference
Startergasoline pony motorReference
Starterelectric available in 1958Reference
Starter volts24Reference
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
ClutchdryReference
Oil capacity28.4 LReference
Oil type[-17oC]Reference
0oF [-17oC]↑: SAE 90Reference
0oF [-17oC]↓: SAE 80Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)44.0 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves1Reference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase237 cmReference
Front tire6.50-18Reference
Rear tire14-30Reference
Ag front6.50-18Reference
Ag rear14-30Reference
Length330 cmReference
Width220 cmReference
Height223 cmReference
720 Standard Serial Number Location
Right side of tractor in front of and below pulley.Reference
720 Standard Serial Numbers
19577200125Reference
19587214900Reference
Final7228920Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Groundpositive (12V)Reference
Groundfloating (24V)Reference
Batteries2 (12V)Reference
Batteries4 (24V)Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Speeds
With 13.6-38 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.