John Deere 730 Specifications
Engine Horsepower: 65 hp
Manufactured: 1958 to 1961
John Deere 730 Summary
The John Deere 730, produced from 1958 to 1961, is part of the Two-Cylinder 30 Series and is a row-crop tractor. Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, with a total production of 24,495 units, it offered variants including General-Purpose, Standard, and Hi-Crop. It featured engines with horsepower ratings of 53 hp (drawbar, claimed) and 59 hp (PTO, claimed).
John Deere 730 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the John Deere 730 and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: John Deere
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Waterloo, Iowa, USA
- Total built: 24,495 units
- Original price: $3700 (1960)
Variants
What are the different variants of the John Deere 730?
- 730 General-Purpose: Row-crop tractor
- 730 Standard: Wheatland-style tractor
- 730 Hi-Crop: High-crop tractor
Engines
Which engines are available for the John Deere 730?
- Gasoline: John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl
- All-fuel: John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl
- LP Gas: John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl
- Diesel: John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl
What are the fuel tank capacities?
- 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)
- Auxiliary (all-fuel): 1 gal (3.8 L)
- Diesel Pony: 0.25 gal (0.9 L)
Transmission
What type of transmission does the John Deere 730 have?
- Type: 6-speed unsynchronized gear
Horsepower
What are the horsepower specifications for the John Deere 730?
- Drawbar (claimed): 53 hp (39.5 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 59 hp (44.0 kW)
- Plows: 5
- 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 730?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: Manual (optional power)
- Brakes: Differential mechanical drum brakes
- Operator Station: Open (Optional Float-Ride seat)
Hydraulics
What type of hydraulic system does the John Deere 730 use?
- Type: Open center
- Valves: 1 or 2
Tractor Hitch
What is the rear hitch type of the John Deere 730?
- Rear Type: II (Optional)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications of the John Deere 730?
- Rear PTO: Independent
- Rear RPM: 540
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the John Deere 730?
- Wheelbase: 93.7 inches (237 cm)
- Weight: 6790 to 7861 pounds
- Front tire: 6.00-16
- Rear tire: 13.6-38
Belt Pulley
What are the specifications of the belt pulley on the John Deere 730?
- Diameter: 12.8 inches (32 cm)
- Width: 7.4 inches (18 cm)
- RPM: 1,125
- Speed: 3,790 ft/min (1155.19 meters/min)
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications for the John Deere 730?
- Ground: Positive (6V and 12V systems)
- Floating: 24V electric-start diesel is not chassis grounded
- Charging system: Generator
- Batteries: 1 (diesel pony), 2 (gas/LP), 4 (diesel electric)
- Battery volts: 6
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