John Deere 2720 Disk Ripper
Vertical Tillage
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Specifications
Additional Features - Option 1: |
Hydraulically adjustable finishing attachments Knife-edge rolling basket Round-bar rolling basket |
Depth - Maximum operating depth: |
40.6 cm 16 in. |
Depth control - Option 1: |
Single-point crank |
Depth control - Option 2: |
TruSet™ tillage |
Ground engaging components - Coverboards: |
Parabolic cushion-trip standards with wear shins and holes to mount coverboards |
Ground engaging components - Type: |
Wingless, LaserRip™ II points: 12.7 cm 5 in. 17.8 cm 7 in. 25.4 cm 10 in. |
Hitch - Design: |
Single hitch tube: 15.2x25.4 cm 6x10 in. |
Hitch - Fore-aft adjustment: |
Hitch turnbuckle |
Horsepower - Horsepower required per standard: |
66-75.6 kW 41-47 hp |
Hydraulics - Option 1: |
2 SCVs (depth control, optional rolling baskets) at 17,237 kPa 2,500 psi for optimum raise times |
Hydraulics - Option 2: |
3 SCVs (depth control, wingfold, optional rolling baskets) at 17,237 kPa 2,500 psi for optimum raise times |
Key Specs - Horsepower required per standard: |
66-75.6 kW 41-47 hp |
Key Specs - Maximum operating depth: |
40.6 cm 16 in. |
Key Specs - Operating speed: |
8-11.3 km/h 5-7 mph |
Key Specs - Standards: |
Spacing 76.2 cm 30 in. |
Key Specs - Transport width: |
With furrow filler attachment: 5.2-5.6 m 16.9-18.4 ft |
Key Specs - Working width: |
3.8-8.4 m 12.5-27.5 ft |
Mulching disk components - Base equipment blades: |
Solid spherical low-concavity disk blades: 610x6.5 mm 24x0.256 in. |
Mulching disk components - Bearings: |
Sealed, maintenance-free |
Mulching disk components - Blade spacing: |
27.9 cm 11 in. |
Mulching disk components - Depth control: |
TruSet in-cab controls Single-point depth control |
Mulching disk components - Description: |
Disk - Shank - Disk configuration |
Mulching disk components - Front frame angle: |
Fixed: 18 degree (angle) |
Mulching disk components - Maximum depth: |
15.2 cm 6 in. |
Mulching disk components - Rear frame angle: |
14-16 degree (angle) |
Mulching disk components - Scraper: |
Heavy-duty floating combination scraper (base option) |
Mulching disk components - Type of standard: |
C-spring |
Speed - Operating speed: |
8-11.3 km/h 5-7 mph |
Standards - Spacing: |
76.2 cm 30 in. |
Standards, Option 1 - Trip force: |
Cushion-trip standard: 1,859.7 kg 4,100 lb |
Standards, Option 1 - Trip height: |
Shear bolt protected above: 33 cm 13 in. |
Standards, Option 1 - Type: |
Parabolic with or without wear shins, straight with wear shins |
Tires - Type: |
Tandem walk-over wheels options dependent on configuration (4)11L-15 FI D LR tires (4)340/65R18 Goodyear® tires (4)340/65R18 Michelin® tires |
Tool - Configuration: |
Disk - Ripper - Disk - Conditioner |
Tool - Option 1: |
Rigid 5-standard on spacing of 76.2 cm 30 in. |
Tool - Option 2: |
Rigid 7-standard on spacing of 76.2 cm 30 in. |
Tool - Option 3: |
Gang-fold rigid 7-standard on spacing of 76.2 cm 30 in. |
Tool - Option 4: |
3-section flex-fold 9-standard on spacing of 76.2 cm 30 in. |
Tool - Option 5: |
3-section flex-fold 11-standard on spacing of 76.2 cm 30 in. |
Transport clearance - Standard: |
25.4 cm 10 in. |
Transport width - Option 1: |
With furrow filler attachment: 5.2 m 16.9 ft |
Transport width - Option 2: |
With furrow filler attachment: 6.8 m 22.4 ft |
Transport width - Option 3: |
With furrow filler attachment: 5.5 m 18 ft |
Transport width - Option 4: |
With furrow filler attachment: 5.6 m 18.4 ft |
Transport width - Option 5: |
With furrow filler attachment: 5.6 m 18.4 ft |
Underframe clearance - Maximum: |
95.25 cm 37.5 in. |
Wheels - Type: |
Walk-Over tandem wheels, 57.2-mm (2.25-in.) diameter plug-in spindles and bolt hubs |
Working width - Option 1: |
3.8 m 12.5 ft |
Working width - Option 2: |
5.3 m 17.5 ft |
Working width - Option 3: |
5.3 m 17.5 ft |
Working width - Option 4: |
6.9 m 22.5 ft |
Working width - Option 5: |
8.4 m 27.5 ft |
Ripper standards are located between the disk gangs
Disk and shank pattern
The 2720 Combination Ripper uses the disk-shank-disk configuration (DSD). In the DSD configuration, the ripper standards are located between the disk gangs instead of behind them (or DDS) as some competitors use.
With the shanks at the rear of the machine, the shanks can leave large ridges and valleys.
Crank-adjust single-point depth control provides infinite range of settings
Crank-adjust single-point depth control is easily accessible from the front of the machine. This convenient performance feature:
- Is in base equipment
- Is easy to set
- Conveniently provides an infinite range of depth settings
- Gives excellent repeatability
TouchSet™ depth control for 7R (infinitely variable transmission only), 8R, and 9R Series Tractors is available as an attachment.
Easily tension disk gang bolts
50-mm (2-in.) disk gang bolts
Gang tension system
John Deere's 2600 Series Disks provide an innovative approach to tension disk gang bolts.
Category 5 hitch link available
High draft requirements
Operators are requiring faster field working speeds and larger implements and tractors because of a dramatic increase in farm size. The market is asking for and receiving tractors with more torque, more weight, and more horsepower. This increased draft requires more from the implement frame and hitch components.
Frames and hitches have been redesigned with increases in frame tube thickness, additional diagonal bracing, and frame gussets for 600 engine horsepower requirements.
Category 5 implement hitch link
As part of the redesign, implements include a beefy Category 5 implement hitch link, providing the necessary strength and dimensions to match a Category 5 tractor drawbar and associated load.
The drawbar pin is increased from 51 mm (2 in.) with Category 4 to 70 mm (2.75 in.) with Category 5. The hitch link thickness is increased from 47 mm (1.85 in.) with Category 4 to 58 mm (2.28 in.) with Category 5.
The addition of this option will satisfy tractor Category 5 drawbar requirements.
Compatibility
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Category 5 implement hitch links are not compatible with Category 4 tractor drawbars
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Category 5 tractor drawbars are not compatible with Category 4 implement hitch links
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Category 5 drawbars are currently not available on John Deere 9000 Series Tractors
Walk-Over™ tandem wheels provide added support and stability
Tandem wheels
| 2720 Disk Ripper configuration | Tire option codes | Base or optional | Tire option description | Option codes for finishing components | Description of finishing components |
| 3.8 m (12.5 ft) 5 Standards 28 disk blades |
4510 | In base price | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.) Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 6 bolt hubs - Four 11L-15 FI D LR Tires | --- | --- |
| 4512 | Optional | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.) Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 6 bolt hubs - Four 11L-15 FI F LR Tires | 6040 | Round bar rolling basket | |
| 6041 | Knife edge rolling basket | ||||
| 4518 | Optional | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.)Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 8 bolt hubs - Four 340/65R18 Goodyear® Tires | 6040 | Round bar rolling basket | |
| 6041 | Knife edge rolling basket | ||||
5.4 m (17.5 ft) |
4512 | In base price | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.) Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 6 bolt hubs - Four 11L-15 FI F LR Tires | 6040 | Round bar rolling basket |
| 6041 | Knife edge rolling basket | ||||
| 4518 | Optional | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.) Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 8 bolt hubs - Four 340/65R18 Goodyear Tires | 6040 | Round bar rolling basket | |
| 6041 | Knife edge rolling basket | ||||
6.9 m (22.5 ft) |
4518 | In base price | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.) Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 8 bolt hubs - Four 340/65R18 Goodyear Tires | 6040 | Round bar rolling basket |
| 6041 | Knife edge rolling basket | ||||
| 4520 | Optional | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.) Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 8 bolt hubs - Four 340/65R18 Michelin™ Tires | 6040 | Round bar rolling basket | |
| 6041 | Knife edge rolling basket | ||||
| 8.4 m (27.5 ft) 11 Standards 66 disk blades |
4518 | In base price | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.) Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 8 bolt hubs - Four 340/65R18 Goodyear Tires | --- | --- |
| 4520 | Optional | Walk-Over Tandem Wheels 57.2 mm (2.25-in.) Diameter Plug-in Spindles and 8 bolt hubs - Four 340/65R18 Michelin Tires | 6040 | Round bar rolling basket | |
| 6041 | Knife edge rolling basket |
NOTE: The option code 6095 included in the base price of the ripper. Option 6095 is listed under the finishing components and is less round rolling basket.
Michelin 340/65R18 tires
Walk-Over tandem wheels provide added support and stability for smoother operation in the field.
Wheels in front of ripper shanks
The wheels are located behind the front disk gangs and in front of the ripper shanks. This allows the wheels to run on ground that has been leveled by the front disk gangs for more stable operation.
Goodyear is a trademark of Goodyear Rubber and Tire Company. Michelin is a trademark of Michelin North America, Inc.
Rolling baskets offer increased levelness
Round-bar or knife-edge rolling baskets
Hydraulic round-bar rolling basket
Hydraulic knife-edge rolling basket
The industry-exclusive hydraulic rolling baskets found on the 2600 series disks and vertical tillage are also available on the 2720 Disk Ripper. The baskets come in a round-bar or knife-edge configuration.
Below are the benefits of each basket:
- Round-bar – does a better job of busting clods and firming the ground. Slightly more prone to plugging over the knife edge because there are more bars. Works best in drier conditions.
- Knife edge – slices through clods. Works best in heavier, wet soils. Knife’s grab dirt and recycle more to size clods more effectively. Cleans out very well in the field.
The rolling baskets can be set in three different positions based on their hydraulic operation:
- Down Pressure - a gauge on the front of the 2720 allows operators to set basket down pressure to ensure constant ground contact. Down pressure also allows for better sizing of slabs, clods, and rootballs and will leave a level soil profile.
- Float - the baskets can be put in the float position using the selective control valve (SCV) on the tractor. This allows the weight of the basket to roll over the ground.
- Raised - the baskets can be lifted off the ground when encountering a wet area of the field to help eliminate any chance of plugging.
Down pressure should always be set using the gauge and operated from the cab.
- Baskets are attached to the frame by a welded gusset, not straps and bolts. This makes the basket attaching method much more reliable to withstand harsh-field conditions.
Basket attachment to frame
NOTE: Rolling baskets are not available on the 7-standard narrow transport model.
Contact a John Deere dealer for more information on Round-bar rolling baskets and Knife-edge rolling baskets.
Disk gangs use field-proven gang components from the 2600 Series Disks
Disk gang spacing
The 2720 disk gangs use field-proven gang components from the 2600 Series Disks for excellent reliability and performance. Disk gangs provide the following:
- Size residue to flow through spring tillage tools
- Kill weeds
- Work the soil
- Level the soil profile
- Mix the surface residue
- Give full-width tillage up to 152-mm (6-in.) deep
C-spring standards protect the gangs from obstacles. Sealed maintenance free bearings prevent foreign material from getting into the bearings, thus ensuring long life. The bearings come with a two-year warranty.
The 2720 disk gang also features a floating scraper that is now mounted to the gang instead of to the gang tube. This allows the scraper to stay in constant contact with the blade when the gang side-loads in harsh conditions allowing for increased residue flowing capability.
Floating scrapers mounted to the gang to increase residue flow
The 610-mm x 7-mm (24-in. x 0.256-in.) solid spherical low-concavity disk blades are spaced at 279 mm (11 in.) for sizing residue and to ensure residue flows well through spring tillage tools.
The 660-mm x 7-mm (26-in. x 0.256-in.) solid spherical low-concavity disk blades are spaced at 279 mm (11 in.) for sizing residue and to ensure residue flows well through spring tillage tools.
NOTE: Pieces are not sized so small they deteriorate quickly, blow away easily, or are buried readily, and yet are small enough to flow through a field cultivator.
Level-lift™ hitch/turnbuckle holds the frame level
2720 Level-lift hitch
The Level-lift hitch/turnbuckle:
- Holds the frame level fore and aft for consistent depth throughout its range of operating depth, without the need to re-level the machine when the depth is changed
- Allows the operator to go from the working position to transport without re-leveling the machine
A single 152-mm x 254-mm (6-in. x 10-in.) hitch tube enables tighter turns on the headlands without the inside tractor dual interfering with the hitch tube.
The turnbuckle is used to adjust fore-aft leveling:
- Convenient, easy adjustment to match the hitch to the tractor drawbar
- Locking mechanism makes it easy to adjust turnbuckle as required; no jam nut to tighten
- Adjustment is made only once for each tractor
The turnbuckle-adjustment wrench is in base equipment:
- Store for easy accessibility
- Also used to adjust eye bolts for wing depth control cylinders
Typical percentages of residue cover remaining
Residue remaining
2720 remaining residue in corn stalks
Typical percentages of residue cover remaining from the 2720 Combination Ripper are listed in the table. These percentages do not take into account variables such as the conditions of the residue, speed, and soil type.
NOTE: Percentages assume disk gangs are operating at 152 mm (6 in.) of depth.
Starting |
Remaining non-fragile* |
Remaining fragile** |
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57 mm (2.25 in.) |
178 mm (7 in.) |
57 mm (2.25 in.) |
178 mm (7 in.) |
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100 |
40 |
35 |
15 |
12 |
90 |
36 |
32 |
14 |
11 |
80 |
32 |
28 |
12 |
10 |
70 |
28 |
25 |
11 |
8 |
60 |
24 |
21 |
9 |
7 |
50 |
20 |
18 |
8 |
6 |
40 |
16 |
14 |
6 |
5 |
The 2720 offers increased weight per blade over the 512 to penetrate rock-hard soils and deliver up to 203.2 mm (8 in.) of blade working depth to bury residue. The chart below details the weight per blade of the 2720 with and without a basket versus the 512.
Model/Size |
5 standard |
7 standard (folding) |
7 standard (non-folding) |
9 standard |
11 standard |
512 |
288 |
272 |
279 |
333 |
Not applicable |
2720 without baskets |
359 |
372 |
345 |
439 |
421 |
2720 with baskets |
392 |
Not applicable |
410 |
474 |
456 |
The 2720 achieves increased weight per blade over the 512 because of the following:
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Mainframe fore/aft tubes increased from 152.4x152.4 mm (6x6 in.) on the 512 to
177.8x177.8 mm (7x7 in.) on the 2720 -
Mainframe fore/aft tubes increased from 9.5-mm (0.38-in.) thick on the 512 to 12.7-mm (0.5-in.) thick on the 2720
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Wing frames have changed from 6.4-mm (0.25-in.) thick on the 512 to 9.5-mm (0.38-in.) thick on the 2720
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Increase in gang bolt size
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Cast spools
2720 burying corn residue
*Non-fragile residue includes crops like corn, sorghum, and wheat (more than 45 bu).
**Fragile residue includes crops: soybeans, edible beans, peas, wheat (less than 45 bu), sunflower, peanuts, and cotton.