John Deere 750
The John Deere 750 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 78.2 ci 1.3 L engine. The rated power output is 20 hp 14.9 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 650 lbs 294 kg.
Engine Power
20 hp
14.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
6.2 gal
23.5 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
650 lbs
294 kg
John Deere 750 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1981 - 1988
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1981 - 1988 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1981 - 1988 | |
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50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price | $7,070 (1983 ) |
$10,000 (1989 ) | |
John Deere 750 Engine | |
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Yanmar 1.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
John Deere 750 Transmission | |
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8-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
John Deere 750 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 18.5 hp
13.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 15.30 hp
11.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 18.54 hp
13.8 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | manual |
power OptOptional | |
Differential mechanical dry, internal expanding shoe brakes | |
Two-post fixed ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 6.2 gal
23.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 3.75 gal
14.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 3.75 gal
14.2 L |
Pressure | 2030 psi
140.0 bar |
Valves | 2 OptOptional |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | position control |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Clutch | 200mm over-running dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2300 |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | electro-magnetic |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 61.1 inches
155 cm |
Weight | 1900 to 2000 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-15 |
Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 15 |
Battery CCA | 370 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery Group | BCI 24 |
References | |
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Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Compact Utility Tractors published in 1981, by John Deere | |
Compact Utility Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 40 PTO hp published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp published in 1984, by John Deere | |
Mechanical Front-Wheel Drive published in 1984, by John Deere |
Engine
![]() | 1981 - 1988
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1981 - 1988 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1981 - 1988 | |
|---|---|
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Engine Detail — 78.2 ci / 1.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar 3T80 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 78.2 ci
1.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.15x3.35 inches
80 x 85 mm |
Power (gross) | 20 hp
14.9 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Pre-heating | therostart |
Compression | 22.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 4.0 qts
3.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 4.5 qts
4.3 L |
Transmission
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50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1981 - 1988 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1981 - 1988 | |
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50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 200mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 15 qts
14.2 L |
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges. | |
With 9.5-16 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
![]() | 1981 - 1988
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1981 - 1988 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1981 - 1988 | |
|---|---|
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
John Deere 750 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 4.00-15. Rear: 9.5-24 |
Front: 5-14. Rear: 9.5-24 | |
Lawn/turf front | 25/8.5-14 |
Lawn/turf rear | 13.6-16 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 61.1 inches
155 cm |
Length | 112 inches
284 cm |
Width | 45.1 inches
114 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 15.1 inches
38 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 13 inches
33 cm |
2WD Front tread | 35 inches
88 cm |
4WD Front tread | 36 inches
91 cm |
Rear tread | 35/39 inches
88/99 cm |
John Deere 750 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 1900 lbs
861 kg |
4WD Shipping | 2000 lbs
907 kg |
Max Drawbar | 625 lbs
283 kg |
John Deere 750 Height | |
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2WD Hood | 45.6 inches
115 cm |
4WD Hood | 46.4 inches
117 cm |
ROPS | 74.9 inches
190 cm |
Exhaust | 76.9 inches
195 cm |
Tests
![]() | 1981 - 1988
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1981 - 1988 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1981 - 1988 | |
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50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1504 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
October 31 - November 10, 1983
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1504 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 18.54 hp
13.8 kW |
Fuel use | 1.2 gal/hour
4.5 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 19.80 hp
14.8 kW |
Fuel use | 1.3 gal/hour
4.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 15.30 hp
11.4 kW |
Fuel use | 1.2 gal/hour
4.5 l/hour |
Gear 7 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 1,661 lbs
753 kg |
Gear 5 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
![]() | 1981 - 1988
50 Compact SeriesCompact Utility tractorYanmar built |
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1981 - 1988 | |
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built | |
1981 - 1988 | |
|---|---|
50 Compact Series | |
Compact Utility tractor | |
Yanmar built |
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
John Deere 67 loader | |
John Deere 70 loader | |
Backhoe | |
Advertised attachments included the model 448 tiller and a 54-inch rotary mower. |
60" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere 160 |
3-blade | |
Cutting width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Weight | 310 lbs
140 kg |
Overall width | 72.5 inches
184 cm |
John Deere 7 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 7 Backhoe |
Weight | 650 lbs
294 kg |
Transport height | 69 inches
175 cm |
Digging depth | 90 inches
228 cm |
Reach from pivot | 114 inches
289 cm |
Loading height | 70 inches
177 cm |
Bucket Rotation | 180° |
Swing Arc | 180° |
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