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John Deere 301 vs John Deere 301A
Verdict: John Deere 301 vs John Deere 301A
The John Deere 301 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 3,740 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 301A 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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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
46 hp
46 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
gasolineReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Steering
powerReference
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Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
34.3 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Engine (net)
32.1 kWReference
32.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 98 mmReference
102 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
32.1 kWReference
32.1 kWReference
Power (gross)
34.3 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Torque
149.2 NmReference
149.2 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
5.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.559 mmReference
0.559 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
254mm hydraulic wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
62.5 LReference
73.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Pump flow
49.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Mid PTO
optionalReference
liveReference
Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Pressure
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162.0 barReference
Total flow
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49.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
188 cmReference
188 cmReference
Weight
3740 to 3860 poundsReference
2080 kgReference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
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Lawn/turf front
26.0-12Reference
27-9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
38x20.5-16AReference
18.4-16AReference
Length
337 cmReference
307 cmReference
Width
182 cmReference
190 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
213 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
187 cmReference
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Gas Operating weight
1696 kgReference
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Diesel Operating weight
1750 kgReference
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Ground clearance
24 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
43 cmReference
Front tread
124 to 187 cmReference
124 to 187 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Front tire
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6.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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13.6-28Reference
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
John Deere 301 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Variants
1020
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farm tractorReference
John Deere 301A attachments
301A Serial Number Location
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.