Compare/John Deere 244E vs John Deere 400

John Deere 244E vs John Deere 400

Verdict: John Deere 244E vs John Deere 400

The John Deere 244E and the John Deere 400 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. John Deere 400 is the lighter machine (4,720 kg vs 5,327 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 244E is the newer design (1991 vs 1965). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

59 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Hydrostatic transmission with two-range power shift.Reference

Optional Direction Reverser allows for clutchless power shifts from forward to reverse in gears 1 to 4.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

70.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

44.0 kWReference

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Engine (net)

41.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.5 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 109 mmReference

98 x 98 mmReference

Power (net)

41.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Torque

246.8 NmReference

196.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

24Reference

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

40.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.8 LReference

11.4 LReference

Engine

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44.0 kWReference

Power

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44.0 kWReference

Compression

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7.5:1Reference

Operating RPM

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1500-2500Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

—

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

—

Direction ReverserReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

hydrostaticReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

206.2 barReference

155.1 barReference

Pump flow

78.0 lpmReference

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Hydraulic system

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40.7 LReference

Capacity

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40.7 LReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Total flow

—

106.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Mid PTO

—

liveReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

219 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

5327 kgReference

1465 kgReference

Front tire

17.5/65-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

17.5/65-20Reference

13.6-28Reference

Industrial front

17.5/65-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

17.5/65-20Reference

14.9-28Reference

Length

495 cmReference

330 cmReference

Width

193 cmReference

189 cmReference

Height (cab)

292 cmReference

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Operating weight

5327 kgReference

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Front tread

147 cmReference

142 cmReference

Rear tread

147 cmReference

127 to 198 cmReference

Ag front

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6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-28Reference

Height (hood)

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138 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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203 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Shipping

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4762 kgReference

John Deere 244E attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

2020

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farm tractorReference

Capacities

Fuel

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73.8 LReference

John Deere 400 attachments

400 Serial Numbers

1965

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14502Reference

1966

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14680Reference

1967

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42721Reference

1968

—

65176Reference

1969

—

82404Reference

1970

—

102032Reference

1971

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117500Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 94 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 9505 BackhoeReference

John Deere 9505 Backhoe

Digging depth

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414 cmReference

Loading height

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297 cmReference

Bucket force

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4399 kgReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.