John DeereModel A
John Deere 720
Row Crop
- power
- 65 hp
- displacement
- 361 ci
- Cylinders
- 2
- Forward gears
- 6
Head to head · Row Crop
John Deere 720 vs Leyland 285
John DeereJohn Deere 720
vs
LeylandLeyland 285
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 285 higher · +20 hp (+31%)72065 hp
28585 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
720 is in the 10th percentile; 285 is in the 15th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 720 higher · +16 ci (+5%)720361 ci
285345 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
720 is in the 43rd percentile; 285 is in the 37th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
▲ 285 higher · +4 (+200%)7202
2856
Median Row Crop Tractor6
720 is in the 1st percentile; 285 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ 285 higher · +3 (+50%)7206
2859
Median Row Crop Tractor16
720 is in the 11th percentile; 285 is in the 20th · 1,200 models
720 (A)285 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Leyland | — |
| Model | 720 | 285 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | John Deere | Leyland | — |
| Model | John Deere | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 65hp | 85hp | ▲ 285+20 hp · +31% |
| Rated RPM | 1,125RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 285+975 RPM · +87% |
| Cylinders | 2 | 6 | ▲ 285+4 · +200% |
| Displacement | 361ci | 345ci | ▲ 720+16 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 6in | 3.9in | ▲ 720+2.1 in · +54% |
| Stroke | 6.4in | 4.9in | ▲ 720+1.5 in · +31% |
Transmission
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Unsynchronized gear | Synchromesh Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 135in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 86.6in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 88.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 6,790lb | 8,000lb | ▲ 285+1,210 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Open Center | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 547rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category II | — |
| Hitch Category | II | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Manual | Power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 7.3gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | John Deere 720 | Leyland 285 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 10th percentile (65 hp)B · 15th percentile (85 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 43rd percentile (361 ci)B · 37th percentile (345 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 1st percentile (2)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 11th percentile (6)B · 20th percentile (9)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 15th percentile (6,790 lb)B · 20th percentile (8,000 lb)
A · 720B · 285Median Row Crop Tractor