Tractor · 1958Unverified
John Deere 730
John Deere 730 — Two-Cylinder 30 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
Max power
39.1 kW
Weight
6790 to 7861 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built24,495Reference
Total built3,560 (gasoline)Reference
Total built177 (all-fuel)Reference
Total built3,263 (LP-gas)Reference
Total built17,032 (diesel, 3,703 used pony engine)Reference
Original price$3700 (1960)Reference
The John Deere model 730 replaced the 720, offering cosmetic upgrades. A notable option were the deluxe flat-top fenders with headlights. Front-end options on the row-crop 730 were single wheel, conventional or Roll-O-Matic dual front, or adjustable wide front. The John Deere 730 diesel (along with the 720) held a 27-year fuel economy record for most efficient diesel tractor at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower (optional)Reference
Differential mechanical drum brakesReference
Open operator station. Optional Float-Ride seat.Reference
Variants
730 General-Purposerow-crop tractorReference
730 Standardwheatland-style tractorReference
730 Hi-Crophigh-crop tractorReference
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
Plows5Reference
Drawbar (tested)39.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)43.1 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinder 4-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke152 x 162 mmReference
Fuel use17.1 l/hourReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression6.14:1Reference
Rated RPM1125Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity27.4 LReference
Oil capacity9.5 LReference
all-fuelReference
Fuel use14.7 l/hourReference
Compression4.91:1Reference
Firing order1-2Reference
LP gasReference
Fuel use22.6 l/hourReference
Compression7.94:1Reference
dieselReference
Displacement6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke156 x 162 mmReference
Fuel use11.9 l/hourReference
Compression16:1Reference
Starterpony motorReference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts6 (diesel pony)Reference
Starter volts24 (diesel electric)Reference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Belt power (max)42.8 kWReference
Max power39.1 kWReference
Belt power (max)42.3 kWReference
Max power38.6 kWReference
Belt power (max)43.1 kWReference
Max power39.8 kWReference
Belt power (max)32.9 kWReference
Max power30.4 kWReference
Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)44.0 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves1 or 2Reference
Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase237 cmReference
Weight6790 to 7861 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag front11.00-12 (single-front)Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Ag rear12-38Reference
Ag rear13-38Reference
Length343 cmReference
Width220 cmReference
Height224 cmReference
Front tread121 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 264 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 309 cmReference
Shipping3079 kgReference
Shipping3220 kgReference
Shipping3222 kgReference
Operating3377 kgReference
Operating3565 kgReference
Ballasted4191 kgReference
John Deere 730 attachments
front-end loaderReference
730 Serial Number Location
Right side of tractor; in front of and below pulley.Reference
730 Serial Numbers
19587300000Reference
19597303761Reference
19607322075Reference
19617328801Reference
Final7330358Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter32 cmReference
Width18 cmReference
RPM1,125Reference
Speed1155.19 meters/minReference
Electrical
GroundpositiveReference
GroundfloatingReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Batteries1 (diesel pony)Reference
Batteries2 (gas/LP)Reference
Batteries4 (diesel electric)Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Test results
NTTL 593: LP gas 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 594: diesel 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 605: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 606: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDReference
LP gas 6-speed 2WDSeptember 17 - 19, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 593 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)23.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3037 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 18 - 22, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 594 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull2969 kgReference
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDNovember 6 - 12, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 605 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)19.7 l/hourReference
Max pull3015 kgReference
Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDNovember 12 - 19, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 606 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)16.7 l/hourReference
Max pull2997 kgReference
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.