John DeereModel A
John Deere 70
Row Crop
- power
- 45.6 hp
- displacement
- 379 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 70 vs John Deere 720
John DeereModel B
John Deere 720
Row Crop
- power
- 65 hp
- displacement
- 361 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
John DeereJohn Deere 70
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 720
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 720 higher · +19.4 hp (+43%)7045.6 hp
72065 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
70 is in the 5th percentile; 720 is in the 10th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 70 higher · +18 ci (+5%)70379 ci
720361 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
70 is in the 49th percentile; 720 is in the 43rd · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied702
7202
Median Row Crop Tractor6
70 is in the 1st percentile; 720 is in the 1st · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied706
7206
Median Row Crop Tractor16
70 is in the 11th percentile; 720 is in the 11th · 1,200 models
70 (A)720 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | 70 | 720 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | John Deere | Same |
| Model | Not recorded | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 45.6hp | 65hp | ▲ 720+19.4 hp · +43% |
| Rated RPM | 975RPM | 1,125RPM | ▲ 720+150 RPM · +15% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 | Same |
| Displacement | 379ci | 361ci | ▲ 70+18 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 5.9in | 6in | ▲ 720+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 7in | 6.4in | ▲ 70+0.6 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear | Unsynchronized gear | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 136in | 135in | ▲ 70+1 in · <1% |
| Width | 86.6in | 86.6in | Same |
| Height | 65.6in | 88.3in | ▲ 720+22.7 in · +35% |
| Operating Weight | 6,538lb | 6,790lb | ▲ 720+252 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission | Independent | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 547rpm | ▲ 720+7 rpm · +1% |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | II | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Same |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 8.5gal | 7.3gal | ▲ 70+1.2 gal · +16% |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 70 | John Deere 720 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Open | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 5th percentile (45.6 hp)B · 10th percentile (65 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 49th percentile (379 ci)B · 43rd percentile (361 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 1st percentile (2)B · 1st percentile (2)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 11th percentile (6)B · 11th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 14th percentile (6,538 lb)B · 15th percentile (6,790 lb)
A · 70B · 720Median Row Crop Tractor