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2012 John Deere X720 Ultimate Tractor 48" Deck
Unlimited possibilities. Ultimate comfort.
Till the garden at the crack of dawn or dig in with four-wheel drive and load mulch. Re-do the front yard, the back yard or your neighbor's yard. Out of all the Select Series mowers, the X720 does more work, all day, all year. Every comfort and convenience is built-in, every point is reinforced, and every option, from a rear PTO to additional hydraulics, is on the table.
The X720 is the ultimate John Deere, drive one and you'll understand.
Pricing/Color Information
Features
All
Important advantages for superior mowing performance and equipment versatility.
Engine is smooth-running and reliable V-twin liquid-cooled design.
Fuel tank has a large 5.2-U.S. gallon capacity.
Hydrostatic, convenient drive system.
Twin Touch™ foot control is easy to use and has cruise control.
Battery and alternator are large capacity .
Hydraulic power steering gives effortless control.
Front axle, wheel spindles are heavy duty.
Frame is full-length welded steel for strength.
Operator station, comfortable and convenient.
Headlights and taillights provide good visibility.
Modern styling has functional design.
Special Edition package adds style and function.
Controls are convenient and easy to find.
Hydraulics, two-function for effortless control.
Serviceability is convenient with easy-open hood.
48-, 54-, 62-in. shaft-driven Edge™ Xtra Deck mowers.
60-in. 7-Iron™ deep-deck mower delivers commercial capability.
7-, 14-, and 19-bu Power Flow™ material collection systems.
Reverse Implement Option (RIO) and interlock switches promote safe operation
2012 John Deere X720 Ultimate Tractor 48" Deck
Specifications
Engine
- Power Level
- 27 hp (20.1 kW)
- Displacement
- 45.5 cu. in. (745 cc)
- Manufacturer
- Kawasaki
- Cylinders
- V-twin, cast-iron liners
- Type
- EFI, OHV, oil filter
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Fuel Capacity
- 5.2 U.S. gallon
- Forward speed
- 0-8.5 mph (0 to 13.7 km/h)
- Reverse speed
- 0-6 mph (0 to 9.7 km/h)
Transmission
- Transmission
- 2-wheel drive
(Control) Twin Touch pedals
Chassis
- Tires Front
- 18x8.5-8
- Tires Rear
- 26x12-12
- Steering
- Power
- Turning Radius
- 25 in.
- Primer/Paint
- E-coat/powder
- Front Axle
- Cast iron
- Hood Material
- Noryl - reduces sound, will not rust or dent, painted for scratch and scuff resistance
Dimensions
- Spindles
- (Bushings) Metal, replaceable
- Wheelbase
- 54.5-in. (1385 mm)
- Length
- 75-in. (1905 mm)
- Width
- (without mower) 47.0-in. (1195 mm)
- Height
- 51.2-in. (1300 mm)
- Weight
- 1099 lb (498 kg) with 62 in. mower, no fuel
- Seat Height
- 18 in. professional high-back
General Information
- Seat Suspension
- Six-position
- Lift
- Two-function hydraulic
- Mower Cutting Height
- 1-5.25 in.
- Drive System
- Hydraulic clutch, shaft
- Frame
- Fully welded
- Alternator Capacity
- 20 ampere
- Warranty
- 4 year/700 hour
- Fore-aft Adjustment
- 7 in. while seated
- Hydraulics
- (Outlets) Four
- Cut Height Increments
- 0.25 in.
- Mower Deck Material
- 0.120 in. (48X)
- Mower
- (Wheel Adjustment) Spring-loaded pin, 7-positions (48X)
(Wheels) Four - Mower Drive System
- Hydraulic clutch, shaft
- Headlight
- Two 37-W halogen bulbs


