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John Deere 244E vs John Deere 401

Verdict: John Deere 244E vs John Deere 401

The John Deere 244E and the John Deere 401 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 401 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 59 hp. John Deere 401 is the lighter machine (4,390 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 1971). In short: choose the John Deere 401 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 244E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
John Deere 244E Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 401 Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
59 hp
63 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Hydrostatic transmission with two-range power shift.Reference
gasolineReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
70.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
44.0 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.5 LReference
3.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 109 mmReference
98 x 98 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2500Reference
Torque
246.8 NmReference
196.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Engine
44.0 kWReference
Compression
16.7:1Reference
Idle RPM
800-2650Reference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Power
44.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
hydrostaticReference
power shuttleReference
Pressure
206.2 barReference
Pump flow
78.0 lpmReference
49.2 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
32.2 LReference
Capacity
32.2 LReference
Total flow
33.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
219 cmReference
201 cmReference
Weight
5327 kgReference
4390 to 4470 poundsReference
Front tire
17.5/65-20Reference
Rear tire
17.5/65-20Reference
Industrial front
17.5/65-20Reference
Industrial rear
17.5/65-20Reference
Length
495 cmReference
332 cmReference
Width
193 cmReference
198 cmReference
Height (cab)
292 cmReference
Operating weight
5327 kgReference
Front tread
147 cmReference
124 to 187 cmReference
Rear tread
147 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Height
139 cmReference
Gasoline Weight
1991 kgReference
Diesel Weight
2027 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
42 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
25 cmReference
John Deere 244E attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Capacities
Fuel
73.8 LReference
John Deere 401 attachments
401 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the transmission case, just ahead of the rear axle.Reference

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.

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