Head to head · Row Crop

John Deere 7230R vs Massey Ferguson 7720S

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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
Massey Ferguson 7720S Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 7720S

Row Crop

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

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 7230R higher · +1 hp (<1%)
7230R199 hp
7720S198 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ 7230R higher · +145 ci (+36%)
7230R548 ci
7720S403 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

7230R is in the 96th percentile; 7720S is in the 54th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
7230R6
7720S6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

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

Forward Gears

▲ 7720S higher · +1 (+4%)
7230R23
7720S24
Median Row Crop Tractor16

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereMassey Ferguson—
Model7230R7720S—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereAGCO Power—
ModelPowerTech PSX (Serial No. PE6068U000894)66 AWF—
Power Output199hp198hp▲ 7230R+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement548ci403ci▲ 7230R+145 ci · +36%
Bore4.7in4.3in▲ 7230R+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke5.4in4.7in▲ 7230R+0.6 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
TypePartial power shiftDyna-VT (combination of mechanical and hydrostatic sections)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Length217in203in▲ 7230R+14 in · +7%
WidthNot recorded96.7in—
Height132in123in▲ 7230R+9 in · +7%
WheelbaseNot recorded117in—
Operating Weight21,790lb18,180lb▲ 7230R+3,610 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
System TypeClosed center, direct engine driveClosed-center load-sensing—
Pump Flow Capacity62.4gpm29.9gpm▲ 7230R+32.5 gpm · +109%
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Tires

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

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Hitch TypeQuick AttachThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIIIIII/II—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity23,464lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—
Brake TypeWet multiple disc hydraulically operated by foot pedalsMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

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

Capacities

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

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 7230RMassey Ferguson 7720SDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 76th percentile (199 hp)B · 75th percentile (198 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 96th percentile (548 ci)B · 54th percentile (403 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 · 7720SMedian Row Crop Tractor
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