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Years in Production / 1977–1981

John Deere

4730

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the John Deere 4730.

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117hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1977–1981

Production years

John Deere

Manufacturer

4730 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1977 - 1981

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA

The John Deere 4730 was the same as the model 4240, exported to Argentina from the United States.

Manufacturer
John Deere

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Power steering

Sound Gard cab with air-conditioning optional.

Hitch

Rear Type
II

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
61 (open)
Charging Amps
72 (cab)
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
6
Battery Group
5D

4730 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

John Deere

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
466 ci7.6 L
Bore Stroke
4.56x4.75 inches116 x 121 mm
Power
117 hp87.2 kW
Compression Ratio
17:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Idle Rpm
800-2200
Firing Order
1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
16 qts15.1 L
Coolant Capacity
30 qts28.4 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

John Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
46 gal174.1 L

4730 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission
Syncro-Range
Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission
Quad-Range
Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 6 reverse
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission
Power Shift
Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Speeds Description
With 18.4-38 rear tires.

Transmission Options

8-speed partially synchronized

16-speed partial power shift

8-speed full power shift

4730 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
156.6 in397 cm
Width
90 in228 cm
Height
123 in312 cm
Wheelbase
105.7 in268 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
105.7 inches268 cm
Weight
10900 lbs4944 kg
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4-38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
10.00-16
Rear Ag
18.4-38

See it in action

Videos

Watch John Deere 4730 videos from their original YouTube creators.

2013 John Deere 4730 Sprayer Walk around

Video by Schyler Slaybaugh Fastline Auctions

Watch on YouTube ↗