John Deere 400 vs John Deere 401

Verdict: John Deere 400 vs John Deere 401

The John Deere 400 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 4,720 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 401 is the newer design (1971 vs 1965). In short: choose the John Deere 401 for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 400 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.