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
![]() | 2008 - 2012
2000 Twenty SeriesCompact Utility tractor
2000 Twenty Series
Compact Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA | |
John Deere 2720 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.6L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 2720 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 2720 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 31.4 hp
23.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 23.5 hp
17.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | spur gear |
Steering | power |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 7.1 gal
26.9 L |
Front axle | 4.1 qts
3.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Mid PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 65.2 inches
165 cm |
Weight | 1,973 lbs
894 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 40 |
Battery CCA | 500 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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. | |
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Hy-Gard |
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Dimensions
John Deere 2720 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 23x8.5-12 |
Lawn/turf rear | 36x14.00-15 |
Industrial front | 23x8.5-12 |
Industrial rear | 14-17.5 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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Hood | 47.2 inches
119 cm |
ROPS | 89.7 inches
227 cm |
68.9 inches*Folded
175 cm | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Front-end loader | |
Backhoe |
John Deere 46 Backhoe | |
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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
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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