Compare/John Deere 300B vs John Deere 301

John Deere 300B vs John Deere 301

Verdict: John Deere 300B vs John Deere 301

The John Deere 300B and the John Deere 301 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 46 hp. John Deere 301 is the lighter machine (3,740 kg vs 7,450 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 300B is the newer design (1974 vs 1971). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

John Deere

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

46 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

gasolineReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

73.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

34.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

32.1 kWReference

Engine

32.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

98 x 98 mmReference

Power (net)

32.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

34.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16.2:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Torque

149.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

10.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.559 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

254mm discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

162.0 barReference

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Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Mid PTO

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optionalReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

4830 kgReference

3740 to 3860 poundsReference

Length

467 cmReference

337 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

230 cmReference

213 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

228 cmReference

187 cmReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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26.0-12Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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38x20.5-16AReference

Gas Operating weight

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1696 kgReference

Diesel Operating weight

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1750 kgReference

Ground clearance

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24 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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43 cmReference

Front tread

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124 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

John Deere 300B attachments

300B Serial Numbers

1974

192081Reference

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1975

220016Reference

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1976

240922Reference

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1977

262177Reference

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1978

286784Reference

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1979

314264Reference

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1980

341670Reference

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1981

364685Reference

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1982

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1983

382190Reference

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Attachment overview

John Deere 9250 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 9250A BackhoeReference

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John Deere 9250A Backhoe

Transport height

332 cmReference

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Digging depth

416 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

414 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

381 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

530 cmReference

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Loading height

342 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

3360 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

1904 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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62.5 LReference

John Deere 301 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

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.