John Deere 730 vs Nuffield Universal-4 (4 DM)
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 730 and the Universal-4 (4 DM) → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
9 material differences · 2 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 730 | Universal-4 (4 DM) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 53.2 hp | 53.9 hp | — |
| Engine declared | — | BMC 34 TA | — |
| Displacement declared | — | 3.40 L | — |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 152 lb·ft · 206 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 11.8 mph · 19.0 km/h | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | +32% Universal-4 (4 DM) |
| Clutch declared | Hand lever operated dry six-plate multi-disc clutch | Pedal-operated dry BORG & BECK single-plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 8.9 gpm · 33.7 L/min | 7.2 gpm · 27.3 L/min | +23% 730 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | — | 2,831 lb · 1,284 kg | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 547 rpm | 540 rpm | differs |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 7,381 lb · 3,348 kg | 4,945 lb · 2,243 kg | +49% 730 |
| Wheelbase declared | 82.4 in · 2,092 mm | 78.0 in · 1,981 mm | +6% 730 |
| Length declared | 130.2 in · 3,308 mm | 121.7 in · 3,091 mm | +7% 730 |
| Width declared | 86.6 in · 2,200 mm | 68.9 in · 1,750 mm | +26% 730 |
| Height declared | 79.4 in · 2,016 mm | 80.7 in · 2,050 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.0 in · 330 mm | 17.0 in · 432 mm | +31% Universal-4 (4 DM) |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 14.0 ft · 4.27 m | — | — |
| Fuel tank declared | — | 67.2 qt · 63.6 L | — |
John Deere 730 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730”
Nuffield Universal-4 (4 DM) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Nuffield Universal 4 (1954-1961)”