| Production |
| Manufacturer: | John Deere
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| Type: | Row-Crop tractor
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| Factory: | Waterloo, Iowa, USA
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| Total built: | 22,925 (row-crop)
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| | 4523 (standard)
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| Original price: | $3,700 (1958 )
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| Mechanical |
| Chassis: | 4x2 2WD
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| Steering: | manual
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| | power*Optional
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| Brakes: | differential mechanical expanding shoe
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| Cab: | Open operator station.
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| Transmission: | 6-speed unsynchronized gear
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| Photos |
| | John Deere 720 photos... |
| Hydraulics |
| Type: | open center
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| Valves: | 1
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| Tractor hitch |
| Rear Type: | II
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| Power Take-off (PTO) |
| Rear PTO: | live
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| Rear RPM: | 540 (1.375)
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| Dimensions & Tires |
| Wheelbase: | 93.7 inches
237 cm
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| Weight: | 6790 lbs
3079 kg
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| Front tire: | 6.00-16
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| Rear tire: | 12-38
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| 720 Serial Numbers |
| Location: | Right side of tractor in front of and below pulley.
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photo of 720 serial number
| | 1956: | 7200000
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| 1957: | 7203420
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| 1958: | 7217368
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how to read serial numbers...
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| Electrical |
| Ground: | positive*Positive ground for the 6V and 12V systems.
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| | floating*The 24V electric-start diesel is not chassis grounded, with both sides of the battery system connected to the starter. The lights and gauges are split on two 12V systems.
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| Charging system: | generator
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| Batteries: | 1 (diesel pony)
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| | 2 (gas/LP)
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| | 4 (diesel electric)
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| Battery volts: | 6
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