John Deere 301A

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 301A is an industrial tractor made from 1973 to 1981. It has a 2WD chassis with power steering, making it easy to drive. The tractor uses an 8-speed collar shift transmission with power shuttle, giving drivers good control over speed and direction.

Under the hood, the 301A has a John Deere diesel engine with three cylinders. The engine is naturally aspirated and liquid-cooled, producing 46 hp at 2500 rpm. This power output is average for tractors of its class. The engine's size is also average, with a displacement of 152.0 ci. The tractor weighs 4586 lb and has lawn/turf tires, suitable for various industrial tasks. It features a Category II/I hitch and an independent PTO running at 540 rpm, making it versatile for different attachments. The 301A has an open operator station, but buyers could add a canopy with a two-post ROPS for extra safety.
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Key Specifications

Category: Industrial

Power Output: 46 hp (34.3 kW)

Transmission: Collar shift, Power shuttle

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4586 lb (2080 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 301A vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 301A is Average. It is greater than 43% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Industrial tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 301A is Average. It is greater than 52% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Industrial tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the John Deere 301A is Average. It is greater than 46% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Industrial tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the John Deere 301A is Above Average. It is greater than 72% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Industrial tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
John Deere
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
152 ci (2.5 L)
Bore
3.86 in (98.0 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output
46 hp (34.3 kW)

Transmission

Type
Collar shift, Power shuttle
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
8

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Hydraulic wet disc