John Deere

John Deere 4730

The John Deere 4730 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1977 to 1981. It was built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA, and is essentially the same as the model 4240 exported to Argentina. It features a 7.6L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing 117 hp, with multiple transmission options including partially synchronized, partial power shift, and full power shift types. The tractor has two-wheel drive, power steering, and an optional Sound Gard cab with air-conditioning. It has a rear Type II hitch and an independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions include a 105.7 inch wheelbase, 156.6 inch length, 90 inch width, and 123 inch height, weighing 10,900 lbs. Tires are 10.00-16 front and 18.4-38 rear. Electrical system features a negative ground, alternator charging system, and two 6-volt batteries.
Power117 hp
Founded1977 - 1981
Model4730

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 4730

Power
Engine power117 hp (87.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)110 hp (82.0 kW)
Engine
Typediesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelJohn Deere 7.6L 6-cyl diesel
Power117 hp (87.2 kW)
Starterelectric
Idle RPM800-2200
Fuel tank46 gal (174.1 L)
Rated RPM2200
Bore/Stroke4.56x4.75 inches (116 x 121 mm)
Compression17:1
Displacement466 ci (7.6 L)
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity16 qts (15.1 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity30 qts (28.4 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery Group5D
Battery volts6
Charging amps61 (open), 72 (cab)
Charging systemalternator
Mechanical
CabSound Gard cab with air-conditioning optional
DriveTwo-wheel drive
SteeringPower steering
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
NotesThe John Deere 4730 was the same as the model 4240, exported to Argentina from the United States.
Built inWaterloo, Iowa, USA
Years made1977 - 1981
Transmission
Options8-speed partially synchronized, 16-speed partial power shift, 8-speed full power shift
Quad-Range
Typepartial power shift
Gears16 forward and 6 reverse
Power Shift
Typefull power shift
Gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Syncro-Range
Typepartially synchronized
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Dimensions & Tires
Width90 inches (228 cm)
Length156.6 inches (397 cm)
Weight10900 lbs (4944 kg)
Rear tire18.4-38
Wheelbase105.7 inches (268 cm)
Front tire10.00-16
Height (exhaust)123 inches (312 cm)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)