John Deere 720: all source data

All 125 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
(no label)	Row-Crop tractor
(no label)	Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built	22,925 (total row-crop)
Total built	13,930 (diesel)
Total built	4,917 (gasoline)
Total built	3,670 (LP-gas)
Total built	408 (all-fuel)
(no label)	Original price was $3,700 in 1958
(no label)	The John Deere model 720 was available in row-crop, standard, or high-crop versions.

Engine
(no label)	John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl gasoline
(no label)	John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl all-fuel
(no label)	John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl LP gas
(no label)	John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	24.5 gal (all-fuel) \| 92.7 L
Fuel tank	26.5 gal (gasoline) \| 100.3 L
Fuel tank	33 gal (LP gas) \| 124.9 L
Fuel tank	20 gal (diesel) \| 75.7 L
Aux. fuel	1 gal (all-fuel) \| 3.8 L
Aux. fuel	0.25 gal (diesel) \| 0.9 L

Transmission
(no label)	6-speed unsynchronized gear

Power
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
(no label)	Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
Steering	power
(no label)	Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakes
(no label)	Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	1

Hitch
Rear Type	II

Pto
Rear PTO	live
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)

Dimensions
Wheelbase	93.7 inches \| 237 cm
Weight	6790 lbs \| 3079 kg
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	12-38

Serial location
(no label)	Right side of tractor in front of and below pulley.

Electrical
Ground	positive
Ground	floating
Charging system	generator
Batteries	1 (diesel pony)
Batteries	2 (gas/LP)
Batteries	4 (diesel electric)
Battery volts	6

Engine

Engine options
(no label)	John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl gasoline
(no label)	John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl all-fuel
(no label)	John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl LP gas
(no label)	John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl diesel

Engine detail
(no label)	John Deere
(no label)	gasoline
(no label)	2-cylinder 4-valve
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	360.5 ci \| 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke	6.00x6.375 inches \| 152 x 162 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.14:1
Rated RPM	1125
Firing order	1-2
Starter type	electric
Oil capacity	12 qts (early) \| 11.4 L
Oil capacity	10 qts (late) \| 9.5 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)	29 qts \| 27.4 L
(no label)	John Deere
(no label)	all-fuel
(no label)	2-cylinder 4-valve
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	360.5 ci \| 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke	6.00x6.375 inches \| 152 x 162 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	4.91:1
Rated RPM	1125
Firing order	1-2
Starter type	electric
Oil capacity	12 qts (early) \| 11.4 L
Oil capacity	10 qts (late) \| 9.5 L
(no label)	John Deere
(no label)	LP gas
(no label)	2-cylinder 4-valve
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	360.5 ci \| 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke	6.00x6.375 inches \| 152 x 162 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	7.94:1
Rated RPM	1125
Firing order	1-2
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
(no label)	John Deere
(no label)	diesel
(no label)	2-cylinder 4-valve
(no label)	liquid-cooled
Displacement	376 ci \| 6.2 L
Bore/Stroke	6.125x6.375 inches \| 156 x 162 mm
Compression	16:1
Rated RPM	1125
Firing order	1-2
Starter	pony motor
Starter	electric
Starter volts	6 (diesel pony)
Starter volts	24 (diesel electric)
Oil capacity	11 qts (diesel) \| 10.4 L
Oil capacity	1 qts (pony) \| 0.9 L

Transmission

Transmission
Manufacturer	John Deere
Type	unsynchronized gear
Gears	6 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	dry
Oil capacity	30 qts \| 28.4 L
Oil type	0 o F ↑ : SAE 90 0 o F ↓ : SAE 80 \| [-17 o C]

Controls
1	gear shift
2	pony motor clutch
3	decompression
4	diesel throttle
5	clutch
6	pony motor throttle

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	12-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	93.7 inches \| 237 cm
Length	135.25 inches \| 343 cm
Width	86.625 inches \| 220 cm
Height	88.25 inches \| 224 cm
Weight	6790 lbs \| 3079 kg