The John Deere 4720 is a 4WD compact utility tractor from the 4000 series. This tractor was manufactured by John Deere in Augusta, Georgia, USA from 2005 to 2014. The John Deere 4720 is equipped with a 2.4 L four-cylinder diesel engine and hydrostatic transmission with infinite (3-range) forward and reverse gears.
The JD 4720 compact utility tractor used the John Deere 4024T engine. It is a 2.4 L, 2,440 cm2, (148.9 cu·in) four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with 86.0 mm (3.39 in) of the cylinder bore and 105.0 mm (4.13 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 20.5:1. This engine produced 58.9 PS (43.3 kW; 58.0 HP) at 2,400 rpm of output power for models until 2008. For the 2009 model year (tractor serial number 650001) the engine power was increased to 66.9 PS (49.2 KW; 66.0 HP) at 2,400 rpm.
The John Deere 4720 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, wet disc brakes, two-post foldable ROPS (the Cab with heat and air-conditioning was available as an option) and 54.9 liters (14.5 US gal.; 12.1 Imp. gal) fuel tank for ROPS version and 52.0 liters (13.7 US gal, 11.4 Imp. gal) for the Cab version.
John Deere 4720 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | John Deere 4720 |
| Length | 3,250 mm (128 in) |
| Width | 1,660 mm (65.4 in) |
| Height | 2,460 mm (96.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,810 mm (71.3 in) |
| Weight |
ROPS: 1,690 kg (3,700 lbs) Cab: 1,970 kg (4,345 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity |
ROPS: 54.9 liters (14.5 US gal.; 12.1 Imp. gal) Cab: 52.0 liters (13.7 US gal, 11.4 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, CCA 770A |
| Cabin type | Two-post foldable ROPS or Cab (optional). |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | John Deere 4024T |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2.4 L, 2,440 cm2, (148.9 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 86.0 mm X 105.0 mm (3.39 in X 4.13 in) |
| Compression ratio | 20.5:1 |
| Horsepower |
2005-2008: 58.9 PS (43.3 kW; 58.0 HP) at 2,400 rpm 2009-2014: 66.9 PS (49.2 KW; 66.0 HP) at 2,400 rpm |
| Torque |
2005-2008: 210.2 N·m (21.4 kg·m, 154.9 ft·lb) at 1,440 rpm 2009-2014: 191.2 Nm (19.5 kg·m; 141.1 ft·lb) at 1,440 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 7.5 L (7.9 US. qt, 6.6 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: |
ROPS: 6.1 L (6.4 US. qt, 5.4 Imp. qt.) Cab: 8.3 L (8.8 US. qt, 7.3 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Wet disc |
| Front axle | 5.0 L (5.3 US qts, 4.4 Imp qts) |
| Transmission model | eHydro |
| Transmission type | Hydrostatic |
| Gears | Infinite (3-range) forward and reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 27.2 kmh (16.9 mph) Reverse: 27.2 (16.9 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 36.3 L (9.6 US. gal, 8 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 8.00-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 13.6-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity (at 610 mm/24 in) | 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Middle PTO type | Independent (option) |
| Middle PTO speed | 2,100 rpm |
| Rear PTO type | Independent |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 rpm Optional after 2009: 540/540E rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 36.3 L (38.36 US. qt, 31.94 Imp. qt.) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 12.0 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.1 gpm (19.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 17.1 gpm (64.7 lpm) |