John Deere 2720

The John Deere 2720 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 100.2 ci 1.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 31.4 hp / 23.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.4 hp / 1.0 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 1,973 lbs 894 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 31.4 hp / 23.4 kW; Diesel (listed): 1.4 hp / 1.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
7.1 gal 26.9 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
1,973 lbs 894 kg

Overview

John Deere 2720 tractor photo
2008 - 2012 2000 Twenty SeriesCompact Utility tractor 2000 Twenty Series Compact Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
John Deere 2720 Engine
Yanmar 1.6L 3-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 2720 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
John Deere 2720 Power
Engine (gross)
31.4 hp 23.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
23.5 hp 17.5 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
spur gear
Steering
power
Wet disc brakes
Two-post folding ROPS.
Capacity
Fuel
7.1 gal 26.9 L
Front axle
4.1 qts 3.9 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
2421 psi 166.9 bar
Valves
2
Pump flow
5.0 gpm 18.9 lpm
Total flow
10.5 gpm 39.7 lpm
Steering flow
5.5 gpm 20.8 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Control
position control
Rear lift (at ends)
1433 lbs 650 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1250 lbs 567 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Mid PTO Type
2100
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
65.2 inches 165 cm
Weight
1,973 lbs 894 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
40
Battery CCA
500
Battery volts
12
References
2720 references literature
2000 Series Compact Utility Tractors published in 2008, by John Deere
TWENTY Series Tractors published in 2010, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 100.2 ci / 1.6 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Yanmar 3TNV88
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
100.2 ci 1.6 L
Bore/Stroke
3.46x3.54 inches 88 x 90 mm
Rated Power (gross)
31.4 hp 23.4 kW
Air cleaner
dry dual element
Compression
19.1:1
Rated RPM
2500
Operating RPM
1200-2650
Starter volts
12
Starter power
1.4 hp 1.0 kW
Coolant capacity
4.2 qts 4.0 L
Oil capacity
3.6 qts 3.4 L

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) hydrostatic

Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Oil capacity
15.6 qts 14.8 L
Oil type
Hy-Gard
Two-range hydrostatic operated with foot pedals. Tractor but be stopped to shift ranges.
2720  hydrostatic speeds
Hy-Gard

Dimensions

John Deere 2720 Tires
Lawn/turf front
23x8.5-12
Lawn/turf rear
36x14.00-15
Industrial front
23x8.5-12
Industrial rear
14-17.5
Dimensions
Wheelbase
65.2 inches 165 cm
Length
108.9 inches 276 cm
Width
39.2 inches (min) 99 cm
52.6 inches (max) 133 cm
Operating weight
1,973 lbs 894 kg
Max weight
4,366 lbs 1980 kg
Clearance (front axle)
13 inches 33 cm
Clearance (drawbar)
11 inches 27 cm
Front tread
32.7 inches 83 cm
Rear tread
37.6 inches 95 cm
John Deere 2720 Height
Hood
47.2 inches 119 cm
ROPS
89.7 inches 227 cm
68.9 inches*Folded 175 cm

Attachments

Attachment overview
Front-end loader
Backhoe
John Deere 46 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 46 Backhoe

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 2720.

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

John Deere 2720 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 2720.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
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