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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 58.1 hp / 43.3 kW; Diesel (listed): 2.9 hp / 2.2 kW. Transmission: eHydro. Operating weight: 1460 lbs 662 kg.

Overview

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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
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.

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