Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7230R vs Massey Ferguson 7720

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 7230R

Row Crop

power
199 hp
displacement
548 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
23
Full 7230R specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 7720

Row Crop

power
197 hp
displacement
402 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
24
Full 7720 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 7230R
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 7720

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 279–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7230R higher · +2 hp (+1%)
7230R199 hp
7720197 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

7230R is in the 76th percentile; 7720 is in the 75th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 7230R higher · +146 ci (+36%)
7230R548 ci
7720402 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7230R is in the 96th percentile; 7720 is in the 52nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7230R6
77206
Median Row Crop Tractor6

7230R is in the 50th percentile; 7720 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ 7720 higher · +1 (+4%)
7230R23
772024
Median Row Crop Tractor16

7230R is in the 74th percentile; 7720 is in the 81st · 1,200 models

7230R (A)7720 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model7230R7720—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereAGCO POWER—
ModelPowerTech PSX (Serial No. PE6068U000894)AP66-4—
Power Output199hp197hp▲ 7230R+2 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci402ci▲ 7230R+146 ci · +36%
Bore4.7in4.3in▲ 7230R+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke5.4in4.7in▲ 7230R+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
TypePartial power shiftPower shift / CVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
Length217inNot recorded—
Height132inNot recorded—
Operating Weight21,790lb18,180lb▲ 7230R+3,610 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
System TypeClosed center, direct engine driveClosed center load sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity62.4gpm52.5gpm▲ 7230R+9.9 gpm · +19%
PressureNot recorded2,870psi—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
Front Tire Size420/90R30480/70R30—
Rear Tire Size480/80R46620/70R42—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
Hitch TypeQuick AttachNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity23,464lb15,055lb▲ 7230R+8,409 lb · +56%

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
Control SystemD.E.F. exhaust treatmentNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
Coolant10.4galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 76th percentile (199 hp)B · 75th percentile (197 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 52nd percentile (402 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 74th percentile (23)B · 81st percentile (24)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,790 lb)B · 79th percentile (18,180 lb)
A · 7230RB · 7720Median Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 7230RFull spec pageMassey Ferguson 7720