John Deere 4720

The John Deere 4720 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 148.9 ci 2.4 L engine. The rated power output is 58.1 hp 43.3 kW. Transmission: eHydro. Operating weight: 1460 lbs 662 kg.

Engine Power
58.1 hp 43.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
14.5 gal 54.9 L
Transmission
eHydro
Operating Weight
1460 lbs 662 kg

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Overview

John Deere 4720 tractor photo
2005 - 2014 Model year 2005-20082009-2014 4000 Twenty Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractor
2005 - 2014
Model year 2005-20082009-2014
4000 Twenty Compact Series
Compact Utility tractor
Production
Manufacturer
John Deere
Compact Utility tractor
Built in Augusta, Georgia, USA
John Deere 4720 Engine
John Deere 2.4L 4-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
John Deere 4720 Transmission
hydrostatic
Transmission details ...
John Deere 4720 Power
Engine
58.1 hp 43.3 kW
PTO (claimed)
50 hp 37.3 kW
PTO (tested)
51.77 hp 38.6 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
Wet disc brakes
Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with heat and air-conditioning.
Capacity
ROPS Fuel
14.5 gal 54.9 L
Cab Fuel
13.8 gal 52.2 L
Hydraulic system
9.6 gal 36.3 L
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Capacity
9.6 gal 36.3 L
Pressure
2500 psi 172.4 bar
Pump flow
12 gpm*Advertised rate. During testing, actual hydraulic flow as 11 GPM. 45.4 lpm
Total flow
17.1 gpm 64.7 lpm
Steering flow
5.1 gpm 19.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2500 lbs 1134 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540
Mid PTO
independent OptOptional
Mid PTO Type
2100
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
71.5 inches 181 cm
Weight
3860 lbs 1750 kg
Front tire
8.00-16
Rear tire
13.6-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
70
Battery CCA
770
Battery volts
12
References
4720 references literature
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 2007, by John Deere
Commercial & Consumer Equipment Purchase Guide published in 2005, by John Deere

Engine

Engine Detail — 148.9 ci / 2.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer
John Deere 4024T
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled vertical
Displacement
148.9 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.386x4.134 inches 86 x 105 mm
Power
58.1 hp 43.3 kW
Air cleaner
paper and felt elements
Compression
20.5:1
Rated RPM
2400
Torque
155 lb-ft 210.2 Nm
Torque RPM
1440
Starter volts
12
Starter power
2.9 hp 2.2 kW
ROPS Coolant capacity
6.4 qts 6.1 L
Cab Coolant capacity
8.8 qts 8.3 L
Oil capacity
7.9 qts 7.5 L

Transmission

Transmission — eHydro

Transmission
eHydro
Type
hydrostatic
Gears
infinite 3-range forward and reverse
Oil capacity
38.4 qts 36.3 L
Oil type
0oF [-17oC]↑ : Deere HY-GARD 100oF [37oC]↓ : Low-visc HY-GARD JDM J20CJ20D
0oF [-17oC]↑
: Deere HY-GARD
100oF [37oC]↓
: Low-visc HY-GARD
JDM J20C
J20D
0oF [-17oC]↑
: Deere HY-GARD
100oF [37oC]↓
: Low-visc HY-GARD
The eHydro uses a three-position range lever and two foot pedals, one for forward and one for reverse. The foot pedals must be released, and tractor stopped, to change range. The eThrottle feature allows the tractor to automatically manage engine speed.
With 16.3-28 rear tires.
4720 eHydro hydrostatic speeds
0oF [-17oC]↑
: Deere HY-GARD
100oF [37oC]↓
: Low-visc HY-GARD
JDM J20C
J20D

Dimensions

John Deere 4720 Tires
Ag front
8.00-16
Ag rear
13.6-28
Lawn/turf front
27x10.5-15
27x12LL-15
Lawn/turf rear
44x18.00-20
22.5LL-16.1
Industrial front
10.00-16.5
Industrial rear
17.5L-24
Dimensions
Wheelbase
71.5 inches 181 cm
Length
128.2 inches 325 cm
Width
65.6 inches*Minimum width with R1 tires. 166 cm
91.9 inches*Minimum width with R4 tires. 233 cm
John Deere 4720 Weight
Operating
3860 lbs*Tractor equipped with ROPS. 1750 kg
Max capacity
8820 lbs 4000 kg
Max Drawbar
1103 lbs 500 kg
John Deere 4720 Height
Hood
62 inches 157 cm
ROPS
97.2 inches 246 cm
Cab
92.4 inches 234 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1855
Diesel eHydro 4WD August 31 - September 2, 2005 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1855 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
51.77 hp 38.6 kW
Fuel use
3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
51.77 hp 38.6 kW
Fuel use
3.3 gal/hour 12.5 l/hour

Attachments

Attachment overview
72" mid-mount mower deck
John Deere 400X loader
John Deere 400CX loader
Backhoe
72" Mower deck
Type
mid-mount John Deere
3-blade with hydraulic lift
Cutting width
72 inches 182 cm
Weight
448 lbs 203 kg
Overall width
85 inches 215 cm
Cut height
1 to 9.6 inch 2 to 24 cm
John Deere 485 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 485 Backhoe
Weight
1460 lbs 662 kg
Transport height
90 inches 228 cm
Digging depth
105 inches 266 cm
Reach from pivot
142 inches 360 cm
Loading height
88 inches 223 cm
Bucket Rotation
180°
Swing Arc
180°
Bucket force
3730 lbs 1691 kg
Dipperstick force
2435 lbs 1104 kg