John Deere 730 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 730 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1958 – 1961.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 730 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 730 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Total built | 24,495 |
| 3,560 (gasoline) | |
| 177 (all-fuel) | |
| 3,263 (LP-gas) | |
| 17,032 (diesel, 3,703 used pony engine) | |
| Original price | $3700 (1960) |
| The John Deere model 730 replaced the 720, offering cosmetic upgrades. A notable option were the deluxe flat-top fenders with headlights. Front-end options on the row-crop 730 were single wheel, conventional or Roll-O-Matic dual front, or adjustable wide front. The John Deere 730 diesel (along with the 720) held a 27-year fuel economy record for most efficient diesel tractor at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. | |
| Engine: | 53.41 hp 39.8 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 57.77 hp 43.1 kW |
John Deere 730 Electrical
| Ground | positive *Positive ground for the 6V and 12V systems. |
| floating *The 24V electric-start diesel is not chassis grounded, with both sides of the battery system connected to the starter. The lights and gauges are split on two 12V systems. | |
| Charging system | generator |
| Batteries | 1 (diesel pony) |
| 2 (gas/LP) | |
| 4 (diesel electric) | |
| Battery volts | 6 |
John Deere 730 Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
| power (optional) | |
| Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
| Open operator station. Optional Float-Ride seat. | |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | II OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear RPM | 540 |
Title serial numbers
| 1958 | 7300000 |
| 1959 | 7303761 |
| 1960 | 7322075 |
| 1961 | 7328801 |
| Final | 7330358 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 730? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 730 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| gasoline | |
| 2-cylinder 4-valve | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 360.5 ci 5.9 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 6.00×6.375 inches 152 x 162 mm |
| Fuel use | 4.514 gal/hour 17.1 l/hour |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Compression | 6.14:1 |
| Rated RPM | 1125 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 29 qts 27.4 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Type | unsynchronized gear |
| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
John Deere 730 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 |
| Front tread | 48 to 80 inches 121 to 203 cm |
| Rear tread | 60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm |
| Rear tread | 60 to 104 inches 152 to 264 cm (long axle) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 122 inches 152 to 309 cm (extra-long axle) |
| John Deere 730 Weight | |
| Shipping | 6,790 lbs (gasoline) 3079 kg |
| 7,100 lbs (LP-gas) 3220 kg | |
| 7,105 lbs (diesel) 3222 kg | |
| Operating | 7,445 lbs (gasoline) 3377 kg |
| 7,861 lbs (diesel) 3565 kg | |
| Ballasted | 9,241 lbs 4191 kg |
John Deere 730 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 593 | |
| LP gas 6-speed 2WD September 17 – 19, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 593 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 57.33 hp 42.8 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 6.3 gal/hour 23.8 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 52.38 hp 39.1 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,697 lbs 3037 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 594 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 594 | |
| Diesel 6-speed 2WD September 18 – 22, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 594 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 56.66 hp 42.3 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.2 gal/hour 12.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 51.83 hp 38.6 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,547 lbs 2969 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 605 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 605 | |
| Gasoline 6-speed 2WD November 6 – 12, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 605 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 57.77 hp 43.1 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 53.41 hp 39.8 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,647 lbs 3015 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 606 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 606 | |
| Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WD November 12 – 19, 1956 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 606 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 44.13 hp 32.9 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 4.4 gal/hour 16.7 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 40.78 hp 30.4 kW |
| Gear 4 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 6,608 lbs 2997 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is John Deere 730 a good tractor?
The John Deere 730 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 730 take?
Check out the John Deere 730 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 730?
The John Deere 730 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1958 – 1961
How much does a John Deere 730 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 730 weight ranges from 6790 to 7861 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 730 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 730 tractors starts at 6,697 lbs
3037 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.