The John Deere 3720 loader lift capacity is 1,360 lb with the 300X loader, or 1,598 lb with the 300CX loader, measured at full height at the pivot pin.
John Deere 3720 Loader Lift Capacity
Tractor Model
John Deere 3720
Machine Type
Compact utility tractor
Common Loader Models
John Deere 300X and John Deere 300CX loaders
300X Lift Capacity – Full Height at Pivot
1,360 lb / 617 kg
300X Lift Capacity – Full Height at 500 mm Forward
999 lb / 453 kg
300CX Lift Capacity – Full Height at Pivot
1,598 lb / 724 kg
300CX Lift Capacity – Full Height at 500 mm Forward
1,122 lb / 508 kg
Best Real-World Number
Use the 500 mm forward rating for forks, pallets, logs, grapples, and forward loads
Engine Power
44 hp / 32.8 kW
Hydraulic System
Open center
Hydraulic Pump Flow
8.6 gpm / 32.6 L/min
Total Hydraulic Flow
13.9 gpm / 52.6 L/min
Rear 3-Point Lift
2,530 lb / 1,147 kg at ends
How Much Can a John Deere 3720 Loader Lift?
The John Deere 3720 can lift 1,360 lb / 617 kg at full height at the pivot with the 300X loader. With the stronger 300CX loader, it can lift 1,598 lb / 724 kg at full height at the pivot.
The more useful real-world number is the forward rating. The 300X is rated at 999 lb / 453 kg at 500 mm forward, while the 300CX is rated at 1,122 lb / 508 kg at 500 mm forward. That matters because pallet forks, grapples, logs, and bucket loads sit forward from the loader pins.
Use the 500 mm forward rating for real work. Pivot-pin ratings look bigger, but they are not the honest number for forks, grapples, bale spears, or long loads.
Quick Loader Specs Overview
1,360 lb300X Pivot Lift
999 lb300X Forward Lift
1,598 lb300CX Pivot Lift
1,122 lb300CX Forward Lift
300X vs 300CX Loader Specs
Loader Model
Best Published Lift Capacity
John Deere 300X
1,360 lb / 617 kg at full height at pivot
John Deere 300CX
1,598 lb / 724 kg at full height at pivot
Best For Lift Capacity
John Deere 300CX loader
Best For Breakout Force
John Deere 300CX loader
Best For Real-World Fork Loads
Use the 500 mm forward rating
Main Difference
The 300CX lifts more and reaches higher than the 300X
John Deere 300X Loader Specs
Lift Capacity at Full Height – Pivot
1,360 lb / 617 kg
Lift Capacity at Full Height – 500 mm Forward
999 lb / 453 kg
Lift Capacity at 59 in – Pivot
1,700 lb / 771 kg
Lift Capacity at 59 in – 500 mm Forward
1,312 lb / 595 kg
Boom Breakout Force – Pivot
2,855 lb / 1,295 kg
Boom Breakout Force – 500 mm Forward
2,032 lb / 922 kg
Maximum Lift Height at Pivot
90 in / 2,284 mm
Clearance with Bucket Dumped
68.6 in / 1,742 mm
Reach Dumped
30.4 in / 772 mm
Reach at Ground
54.4 in / 1,381 mm
Dump Angle
40 degrees
Rollback Angle at Ground
21 degrees
Standard Bucket Width
61 in / 1,550 mm
John Deere 300CX Loader Specs
Lift Capacity at Full Height – Pivot
1,598 lb / 724 kg
Lift Capacity at Full Height – 500 mm Forward
1,122 lb / 508 kg
Lift Capacity at 59 in – Pivot
2,125 lb / 963 kg
Lift Capacity at 59 in – 500 mm Forward
1,649 lb / 747 kg
Boom Breakout Force – Pivot
3,327 lb / 1,509 kg
Boom Breakout Force – 500 mm Forward
2,416 lb / 1,095 kg
Maximum Lift Height at Pivot
102 in / 2,593 mm
Clearance with Bucket Dumped
79.6 in / 2,022 mm
Reach Dumped
22 in / 559 mm
Reach at Ground
58.6 in / 1,488 mm
Dump Angle
41.1 degrees
Rollback Angle at Ground
31 degrees
Standard Bucket Width
61 in / 1,550 mm
Attachment Style
John Deere quick-attach; skid steer carrier optional
Loader Capacity Chart
300CX Breakout
3,327 lb
300X Breakout
2,855 lb
300CX Pivot Lift
1,598 lb
300X Pivot Lift
1,360 lb
300CX Forward
1,122 lb
300X Forward
999 lb
John Deere 3720 Tractor Specs That Affect Loader Performance
Engine
Yanmar 1.5L 3-cylinder diesel
Engine Power
44 hp / 32.8 kW
Drive
Four-wheel drive
Transmission
Hydrostatic
Hydraulic Type
Open center
Hydraulic Capacity
6.8 gal / 25.7 L
Hydraulic Valves
5
Hydraulic Pump Flow
8.6 gpm / 32.6 L/min
Total Hydraulic Flow
13.9 gpm / 52.6 L/min
Rear Hitch
Category I
Rear Lift at Ends
2,530 lb / 1,147 kg
Weight
2,900 to 3,570 lb depending on setup
Loader vs Rear Lift Capacity
Rear 3-Point Lift
2,530 lb
300CX 59 in Lift
2,125 lb
300CX Full Lift
1,598 lb
300X Full Lift
1,360 lb
300CX Forward
1,122 lb
Real-World Lifting: What the John Deere 3720 Can Handle
Mulch Bucket
Yes, easy normal use
Topsoil Bucket
Yes, but wet soil gets heavy fast
Gravel Bucket
Partial buckets are smarter; full buckets can overload it
Pallet Forks
Useful, but use the 500 mm forward rating as the honest limit
Round Bales
Not a good regular job for this size tractor
Small Logs
Good for property cleanup within limits
Grapple Work
Useful, but attachment weight reduces payload
Snow Removal
Good compact tractor use with bucket or blade
The 3720 is strong for a compact tractor, especially with the 300CX loader, but it is not a skid steer or telehandler. Fork loads, grapples, and long loads cut usable lift quickly.
Best Uses for the John Deere 3720 Loader
Moving mulch, compost, loose dirt, and garden material
Light-to-medium gravel and driveway work
Property cleanup
Moving firewood and small logs
Snow removal with bucket or blade
Light pallet fork work
Grapple work with proper ballast and hydraulic setup
Not Best For
Heavy round bale handling
Full buckets of wet gravel or wet clay
Heavy pallet lifting at full height
Commercial earthmoving
Using the loader as a crane
Replacing a skid steer, telehandler, or larger utility tractor
Ballast: The Part People Ignore
The John Deere 3720 has good loader specs for a compact tractor, but loader work still needs rear ballast. Without ballast, you lose stability, traction, steering control, and front axle life.
Best practical setup: loaded rear tires plus a ballast box, box blade, rear implement, or proper 3-point counterweight when doing loader work.
No Rear Ballast
Bad idea for serious loader work
Loaded Rear Tires
Good baseline stability
Ballast Box
Best simple counterweight option
Box Blade
Good rear ballast if heavy enough
Pallet Fork Work
Needs extra care because the load sits farther forward
Grapple Work
Needs ballast because logs and brush shift weight forward
Common Mistakes
Thinking the 300X and 300CX loaders have the same capacity
Using the pivot-pin rating as the pallet fork rating
Ignoring the 999 lb or 1,122 lb forward-load ratings
Lifting heavy loads without rear ballast
Driving with the loader raised high
Trying to lift wet gravel like it weighs nothing
Forgetting that forks, grapples, and bucket weight reduce usable payload
Expecting the 3720 to work like a skid steer
Summary
The John Deere 3720 loader lift capacity depends on the loader fitted. With the John Deere 300X loader, it lifts 1,360 lb at full height at the pivot, or 999 lb at 500 mm forward. With the stronger John Deere 300CX loader, it lifts 1,598 lb at full height at the pivot, or 1,122 lb at 500 mm forward. The 3720 has 44 hp, 13.9 gpm total hydraulic flow, and 2,530 lb rear lift at ends. It is a strong compact loader tractor, but real-world capacity depends on loader model, ballast, attachment type, load position, and operator common sense.
