About the John Deere 720
Engine Horsepower: 65 hp
Manufactured: 1956 to 1958
John Deere 720 Summary
The John Deere 720 was produced from 1956 to 1958, featuring a two-cylinder engine and available in row-crop, standard-tread, and high-crop versions. It claimed 53 hp at the drawbar and 59 hp at the PTO. Built in Waterloo, Iowa, a total of 22,925 row-crop units were produced, including 13,930 diesel, 4,917 gasoline, 3,670 LP-gas, and 408 all-fuel variants.
John Deere 720 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the John Deere 720 and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
- Total built:
- Row-crop: 22,925
- Diesel: 13,930
- Gasoline: 4,917
- LP-gas: 3,670
- All-fuel: 408
- Original price in 1958: $3,700
Variants
What different versions of the John Deere 720 were available?
- 720: row-crop chassis
- 720S: standard-tread
- 720HC: high-crop
Engines
What engines were available for the John Deere 720?
- John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl gasoline
- John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl all-fuel
- John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl LP gas
- John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl diesel
What is the fuel tank capacity?
- All-fuel: 24.5 gal (92.7 L)
- Gasoline: 26.5 gal (100.3 L)
- LP gas: 33 gal (124.9 L)
- Diesel: 20 gal (75.7 L)
Is there an auxiliary fuel tank?
- All-fuel: 1 gal (3.8 L)
- Diesel: 0.25 gal (0.9 L)
Transmission
What type of transmission does the John Deere 720 have?
- 6-speed unsynchronized gear
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the John Deere 720?
- Drawbar (claimed): 53 hp (39.5 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 59 hp (44.0 kW)
- Belt (claimed): 50.67 hp (37.8 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 53.41 hp (39.8 kW)
- Belt (tested): 57.77 hp (43.1 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the John Deere 720?
- Two-wheel drive
- Manual steering, with power optional
- Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
- Open operator station
Hydraulics
What type of hydraulic system does the John Deere 720 have?
- Type: open center
- Valves: 1
Tractor Hitch
What type of rear hitch does the John Deere 720 have?
- Rear Type: II
Power Take-off (PTO)
What type of PTO does the John Deere 720 have?
- Rear PTO: live
- Rear PTO Type: 540 (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes for the John Deere 720?
- Wheelbase: 93.7 inches (237 cm)
- Weight: 6790 lbs (3079 kg)
- Front tire: 6.00-16
- Rear tire: 12-38
Electrical
What electrical system does the John Deere 720 use?
- Ground: Positive (6V and 12V systems)
- Charging system: Generator
- Batteries:
- 1 (diesel pony)
- 2 (gas/LP)
- 4 (diesel electric)
- Battery volts: 6
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