- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1958–1960
- 29,713 built
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
We looked and the record does not say what this machine is. How we decide what a machine is
John Deere 730 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 53.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
53.2 hp
39.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 7,381 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.9 gpm
- Top speed
- 11.8 mph
John Deere 730 specs: key facts
The John Deere 730 was built from 1958 to 1960.
The John Deere 730 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 39.7 kW (53.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The John Deere 730 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The John Deere 730 weighs 3,348 kg (7,381 lb) unladen.
The John Deere 730 has an independent rear PTO running at 547 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the John Deere 730 delivers 33.7 L/min (8.9 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730”
How does the 730 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 8 across the 288 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 3,348 kg is high for its class — 39% above the median of 2,410 kg across the 291 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 291 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 730 have?
The only figure for the 730 is 53.2 hp (39.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730”
How much will a 730 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 730 are below.
| Pump flow | 8.9 gpm · 33.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, 547 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730”
What transmission does a 730 have?
Transmission specifications for the 730 are below.
| Clutch | Hand lever operated dry six-plate multi-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Power steering |
| Top speed | 11.8 mph · 19.0 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730”
How much does a 730 weigh?
A 730 weighs 7,381 lb (3,348 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,381 lb · 3,348 kgRC: 3,080 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 82.4 in · 2,092 mmRC: 2,321 |
| Length | 130.2 in · 3,308 mmRC: 3,435 |
| Width | 86.6 in · 2,200 mm |
| Height | 79.4 in · 2,016 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.0 in · 330 mmRC: 660 |
| Front track | 52.0–68.0 in · 1,321–1,727 mmRC: 211/306; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 62.0–80.0 in · 1,575–2,032 mmRC: 1,524-2,235 |
| Turning radius, braked | 14.0 ft · 4.27 mRC: 2,896 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730”
What oil does a 730 take, and how much?
A 730 engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 30.0 qt · 28.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 29.0 qt · 27.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 730?
Within 10% of its 53.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere Modell 72053.2 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1958Side by side with the 730 →
- John Deere Modell 720 Diesel53.2 hp engine, claimed · 1956–1958Side by side with the 730 →
- Massey Ferguson 15553.2 hp engine, claimed · 1969–1976Side by side with the 730 →
- Ford 3055 (A)53.2 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 730 →
- Fendt Farmer 104 S/SA53.0 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1982Side by side with the 730 →
- Nuffield Universal-4 (4 DM)53.9 hp engine, claimed · 1954–1961Side by side with the 730 →
Common questions about the John Deere 730
Is a 730 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The John Deere 730 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 730 have?
A 730 has a independent 547 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does a 730 carry?
The first 730 HIGH-CROP was serial number 7300080, built 5 August 1958. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “John Deere Modell 730”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: John Deere Modell 730 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-82049 · revision 1017932. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document