John Deere 7730
The John Deere 7730 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 414 ci 6.8 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 190 hp / 141.7 kW. Transmission: Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT). Operating weight: 15860 to 17125 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 190 hp / 141.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
103 gal
389.9 L
Transmission
Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Operating Weight
15860 to 17125 pounds
Overview
 | 2007 - 2011
7030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
7030 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
John Deere 7730 Engine | |
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John Deere 6.8L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 7730 Power | |
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Engine | 190 hp
141.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 152 hp
113.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 139.10 hp
103.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 172.51 hp
128.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 103 gal
389.9 L |
94 gal (with right-hand steps)
355.8 L | |
Hydraulic system | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load-sensing |
Capacity | 28.5 gal
107.9 L |
Pressure | 2900 psi
200.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 7 |
SCV flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
Total flow | 32 gpm
121.1 lpm |
45 gpmOptOptional
170.3 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 10,050 lbs
4558 kg |
14,000 lbsOptOptional
6350 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540E@1750 |
540@1950 | |
1000E@1750 | |
1000@1950 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 116.8 inches
296 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 112.6 inches
286 cm |
Weight | 15860 to 17125 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 480/80R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 925 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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7030 Series Tractors published in 2006, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 414 ci / 6.8 L Diesel
Manufacturer | John Deere |
Configuration | intercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 414 ci
6.8 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches
106 x 127 mm |
Power | 190 hp
141.7 kW |
Fuel system | high-pressure common rail |
Cooling system | viscous fan |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 564 lb-ft
764.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 27.5 qts
26.0 L |
John Deere 7730 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed | |
20-speed |
Transmission — PowrQuad PLUS
Transmission | PowrQuad PLUS |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Four push-button power shift gears (1-4) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. | |
With group 47 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. | |
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Transmission — AutoQuad PLUS
Transmission | AutoQuad PLUS |
Gears | 20 forward and reverse |
Four push-button power shift gears (1-4) in five synchronized ranges (A-D) with left-hand power shuttle. Available in 40 kph and 50 kph versions. | |
With group 47 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 4% faster than forward. | |
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Transmission — Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT)
Transmission | Infinitely Variable Transmission (IVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
Dimensions
John Deere 7730 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 480/80R42 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R28. Rear: 480/80R42 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 116.8 inches
296 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 112.6 inches
286 cm |
Length | 225 inches
571 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
Height (cab) | 120.9 inches
307 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 26 inches
66 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 25.3 inches
64 cm |
Clearance (rear axle) | 31 inches
78 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 17.75 inches
45 cm |
Bar rear axle | 3.94 by 96 inches
100 by 2438 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.94 by 110.3 inches
100 by 2801 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.94 by 118.5 inches
100 by 3009 mm |
John Deere 7730 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 15860 lbs
7194 kg |
4WD Shipping | 17102 lbs
7757 kg |
Operating | 17,125 lbs (4WD AutoQuad)
7767 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1894 | |
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Diesel AutoQuad Plus 4WD
March 21 - April 9, 2007
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1894 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 172.51 hp
128.6 kW |
Fuel use | 9.6 gal/hour
36.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 153.29 hp
114.3 kW |
Fuel use | 9.0 gal/hour
34.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 168.19 hp
125.4 kW |
Fuel use | 9.5 gal/hour
36.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 139.10 hp
103.7 kW |
Fuel use | 9.3 gal/hour
35.2 l/hour |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 7730 based on its 190 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 7730.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.4 hrs
Approximately 10.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (103 gal / 389.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~9.9 gal/hr (37.4 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 7730 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 7730.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)190 hp
Kilowatts (kW)141.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)192.6 PS
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