Compare/John Deere 300B vs John Deere 301A

John Deere 300B vs John Deere 301A

Verdict: John Deere 300B vs John Deere 301A

The John Deere 300B and the John Deere 301A 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 301A is the lighter machine (2,080 kg vs 7,450 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Best match

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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

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

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

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 110 mmReference

102 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

32.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

34.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16.2:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

Torque

149.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 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

254mm hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

Pressure

162.0 barReference

Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

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Hydraulic system

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37.9 LReference

Capacity

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37.9 LReference

Total flow

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49.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

Mid PTO

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liveReference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

195 cmReference

188 cmReference

Weight

4830 kgReference

2080 kgReference

Length

467 cmReference

307 cmReference

Width

203 cmReference

190 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

230 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

228 cmReference

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Front tire

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6.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27-9.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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18.4-16AReference

Industrial front

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7.50/8.00-16Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5L-24Reference

Operating weight

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2080 kgReference

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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Variants

1020

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farm tractorReference

Capacities

Fuel

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73.8 LReference

John Deere 301A attachments

301A Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

John Deere 301A Height

Hood

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139 cmReference

ROPS

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218 cmReference

Exhaust

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195 cmReference

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.