John Deere 401B

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The John Deere 401B is a tough industrial tractor made from 1974 to 1982. It has a 2WD chassis and power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor uses a power shuttle transmission with 8 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options.

Under the hood, there's a John Deere diesel engine with 4 cylinders. This engine is naturally aspirated and liquid-cooled. It has an above-average displacement of 219 ci and can produce 66 hp at 2500 rpm, which is also above average for tractors of its kind. The 401B is quite big, measuring 190.9 inches long, 74.8 inches wide, and 85.8 inches tall. It weighs 4451 lb, which is about average for similar tractors. The tractor comes with industrial tires and can be fitted with optional PTO and hitch systems. It also has a closed center hydraulic system and uses hydraulic wet disc brakes for stopping power.
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Key Specifications

Category: Industrial

Power Output: 66 hp (49.2 kW)

Transmission: Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 4451 lb (2019 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

John Deere 401B vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the John Deere 401B is Above Average. It is greater than 75% of similar Industrial tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Industrial tractors

(across 0.0K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the John Deere 401B is Average. It is greater than 44% 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 401B is Above Average. It is greater than 75% 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 401B 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
4
Displacement
219 ci (3.6 L)
Bore
4.02 in (102.1 mm)
Stroke
4.33 in (110.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2500
Power Output
66 hp (49.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

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