John Deere 720 Standard diesel

The 720 was built in 1956, 1957 and 1958. They were offered with diesel, lp gas and gasoline engines. A  total of 29000 720 tractors were built. The diesel engine measured 376 cubic inches and produced 53 hp.The 720 diesel used the 4 cylinder pony motor , but in 1958 the electric start motor was offered. The 720 replaced the 70 and was replaced by the 730  after 1958. In 1958 it sold  for $3700, and add $650 for the diesel model .The serial number of our standard diesel is  # 7209277 making it a 1957 model. It came from Plum Coulee.