John Deere 4730
The John Deere 4730 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 466 ci 7.6 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 117 hp / 87.2 kW. Transmission: Power Shift. Operating weight: 10900 lbs 4944 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 117 hp / 87.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
46 gal
174.1 L
Transmission
Power Shift
Operating Weight
10900 lbs
4944 kg
Overview
 | 1977 - 1981
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
The John Deere 4730 was the same as the model 4240, exported to Argentina from the United States. | |
John Deere 4730 Engine | |
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John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 46 gal
174.1 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 4730 Power | |
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Engine | 117 hp
87.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 110 hp
82.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Sound Gard cab with air-conditioning optional. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 105.7 inches
268 cm |
Weight | 10900 lbs
4944 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 61 (open) |
72 (cab) | |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery Group | 5D |
References | |
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John Deere 4430 Tractor (OM-R65532 A7) published in 1976 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 466 ci / 7.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 466 ci
7.6 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.56x4.75 inches
116 x 121 mm |
Power | 117 hp
87.2 kW |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Idle RPM | 800-2200 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed partially synchronized | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
8-speed full power shift |
Transmission — Syncro-Range
Transmission | Syncro-Range |
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Quad-Range
Transmission | Quad-Range |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Power Shift
Transmission | Power Shift |
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 4730 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 105.7 inches
268 cm |
Length | 156.6 inches
397 cm |
Width | 90 inches
228 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 123 inches
312 cm |
Weight | 10900 lbs
4944 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 4730 based on its 117 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 4730.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.6 hrs
Approximately 7.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (46 gal / 174.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~6.1 gal/hr (23 L/hr)
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 4730 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 4730.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)117 hp
Kilowatts (kW)87.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)118.6 PS
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