John Deere 740D Draper Platform

Field image of 740D Draper Platform

The 740D is a testament to our legacy of innovation. It’s bigger and even better, and you’ll find that with the 740D, quality and quantity are not mutually exclusive.

  • Hydrafloat™ allows the operator to match changing field conditions
  • Dual-knife drive system is timed
  • Cutterbar is closer to the ground
  • Conveniently store optional spare knives
Manufacturer
John Deere
Category
Draper Platforms
Location
Anna, Ohio
Franklin, Indiana
Greenfield, Indiana
Greensburg, Indiana
Greenville, Ohio
Oxford, Ohio
Richmond, Indiana
Rushville, Indiana
Urbana, Ohio
Specs
Key Specs:
Cutterbar length12.3 m
40.5 ft
Knife driveBase: dual knife
Knife speed490 cycles/min
Pickup reel operating speeds6-54 rpm
Draper belts speed controlHydraulic from cab
Platform:
TypeRigid draper
Cutterbar:
TypeStraight-line knife drive system
Length12.3 m
40.5 ft
Knife driveBase: dual knife
Knife speed490 cycles/min
Cutterbar tiltBase: hydraulic, maximum tilt 9 degree (angle)
Base skid shoe height
Pickup reel:
General
Number of slatsSix bat poly base
FingersNylon
Diameter1.067 m
3.5 ft
Height controlHydraulic
Speed controlHydraulic
Reel liftCylinder stroke: 330 mm
13 in.
Total range: 391.5 mm
15.4 in.
Reel fore and aftCylinder stroke: 359 mm
14.1 in.
Total range: 620 mm
24.4 in.
Fore of the cutterbar
Reel resumeBase
Reel reverseBase
Operating speeds6-54 rpm
Operating speeds (54-in. reel)
Slat reel:
Number of slats
Diameter
Height control
Speed control
Operating speeds
Draper belts:
WidthSide belts: 1.02 m
3.33 ft
Center belts: 1.4 m
4.583 ft
Center belt not included with SPW configuration
Belt depth
Cleat heightCleats: 25.4 mm
1 in.
Operating speedSide belts: variable up to 223 m/min
735 fpm
Center belts: 212 m/min
695 fpm
Center belt not included with SPW configuration
Speed controlHydraulic from cab
Center belt reverseBase: center belt not included with SPW configuration
Feed drum:
DiameterTwo factory-installed options: 356 or 406 mm
14 or 16 in.
Feed drum not included with SPW configuration
Feed drum fingersHeavy-duty and round with breakaway notch and retainer
Diameter: 16 mm
0.625 in.
Number of fingers18
Auger finger platformDual chevron, retracting
Finger reach152 mm
6 in.
Drum/auger reverseBase
Operating speed196 rpm
Center cleanout doorBase
Header height sensing:
TypeBase: electrohydraulic
Header height sensing on the groundBase
Header height sensing off the groundBase
Top auger:
TypeOptional: hydraulic drive
Fingered augers
Size
Dimensions:
Platform length13.1 m
42.9 ft
Overall operating depth2.5 m
8.2 ft
Transport width, field position12.95 m
42.5 ft
Transport width on wheel, less dividers2.7 m
8.9 ft
Transport length, hitch extended15.4 m
50.4 ft
Weight:
Approximate weight
Additional information:
Date collected