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John Deere 730

1958 - 1961

Two-Cylinder 30 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Series map:

4010↑ 1960-1963

630

730

830

53.3hp*

65.6hp*

84.0hp*

720↓ 1956-1958

*Estimated engine power for comparison only.

Production
Manufacturer	John Deere
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA
Total built	24,495
	3,560 (gasoline)
	177 (all-fuel)
	3,263 (LP-gas)
	17,032 (diesel, 3,703 used pony engine)
Original price	$3700 (1960)
The John Deere model 730 replaced the 720, offering cosmetic upgrades. A notable option were the deluxe flat-top fenders with headlights. Front-end options on the row-crop 730 were single wheel, conventional or Roll-O-Matic dual front, or adjustable wide front. The John Deere 730 diesel (along with the 720) held a 27-year fuel economy record for most efficient diesel tractor at the Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory.

Variants
730 General-Purpose	row-crop tractor
730 Standard	wheatland-style tractor
730 Hi-Crop	high-crop tractor

John Deere 730 Engines
John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl gasoline
John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl all-fuel
John Deere 5.9L 2-cyl LP gas
John Deere 6.2L 2-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	24.5 gal (all-fuel) 92.7 L
	26.5 gal (gasoline) 100.3 L
	33 gal (LP gas) 124.9 L
	20 gal (diesel) 75.7 L
Aux. fuel	1 gal (all-fuel) 3.8 L
	0.25 gal (diesel pony) 0.9 L
Engine details ...

John Deere 730 Transmission
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Transmission details ...

John Deere 730 Power
Drawbar (claimed)	53 hp 39.5 kW
PTO (claimed)	59 hp 44.0 kW
Plows	5
Drawbar (tested)	53.41 hp 39.8 kW
Belt (tested)	57.77 hp 43.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power (optional)
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Open operator station. Optional Float-Ride seat.

Photos

John Deere 730 photos...

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Valves	1 or 2

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	93.7 inches 237 cm
Weight	6790 to 7861 pounds
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	13.6-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

John Deere 730 attachments
front-end loader
Attachment details ...

730 Serial Number Location

Right side of tractor; in front of and below pulley.

730 Serial Numbers
1958	7300000
1959	7303761
1960	7322075
1961	7328801
Final	7330358
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

Belt Pulley
Diameter	12.8 inches 32 cm
Width	7.4 inches 18 cm
RPM	1,125
Speed	3,790 ft/min 1155.19 meters/min

Electrical
Ground	positive *Positive ground for the 6V and 12V systems.
	floating *The 24V electric-start diesel is not chassis grounded, with both sides of the battery system connected to the starter. The lights and gauges are split on two 12V systems.
Charging system	generator
Batteries	1 (diesel pony)
	2 (gas/LP)
	4 (diesel electric)
Battery volts	6

References

The John Deere 30 Series by J.R. Hobbs
New John Deere 730 General-Purpose Tractors published in 1958
Tractors 1918-1976 published by John Deere*
New 530 - 630 - 730 Tractors published in 1958, by John Deere
*Publication contains known errors.

Operator's Manual 730 Series (General-Purpose and Standard) Gasoline (OM-R20697) published in 1958
Operator's Manual 730 Series (General-Purpose and Standard) Diesel (OM-R20699) published in 1958
Operator's Manual 730 Series (General-Purpose and Standard) Diesel with Electric Starting (OM-R20700) published in 1958

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