Compare/John Deere 400 vs John Deere X167

John Deere 400 vs John Deere X167

Verdict: John Deere 400 vs John Deere X167

The John Deere 400 and the John Deere X167 are both lawn tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 20 hp. John Deere X167 is the lighter machine (228 kg vs 442 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 400 holds more fuel (73.8 L vs 9.1 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X167 is the newer design (2021 vs 1975). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

20 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twinReference

air-cooled vertical-shaft V-TwinReference

Engine

Displacement

53.67 ciReference

44.2 ciReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 76 mmReference

79 x 73 mmReference

Power (gross)

14.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

3500Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.2 LReference

2.6 LReference

Oil change

500 hReference

sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference

Fuel Type

DieselReference

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No of Cylinders

4-cylinder || 4-cylinderReference

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Rated engine speed

2,500 RPMReference

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Engine torque at rated speed

65.8 kgReference

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Bore and stroke

3.875x4.31 inchesReference

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Compression ratio

16.7:1 || 7.5:1Reference

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Cooling system

liquid-cooled || liquid-cooledReference

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Power

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15.0 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.762 mmReference

Transmission

ThrottleReference

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Forward/ReverseReference

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BrakesReference

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Range shiftReference

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Parking brakeReference

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Transmission

SundstrandReference

Tuff Torq K46Reference

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Oil type

Low-Viscosity Hy-GardReference

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forward and reverse options

8 forward and 4 reverse || 8 forward and 4 reverseReference

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Capacities

Fuel

17.0 LReference

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Fuel tank

73.8 LReference

9.1 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

5.2 LReference

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Capacity

5.2 LReference

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Front valves

2Reference

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Rear Type

0Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

mechanicalReference

electricReference

Rear PTO Type

drilled shaftReference

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Engine RPM

840@3500Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

2100Reference

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Mid PTO

—

independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

132 cmReference

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Weight

226 kgReference

228 kgReference

Front tire

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Rear tire

26x12.00-12Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Lawn/turf front

18x8.50-8Reference

16x6.5-8Reference

Lawn/turf rear

26x12.00-12Reference

22x9.5-12Reference

Length

193 cmReference

192 cmReference

Width

124 cmReference

131 cmReference

Height

111 cmReference

114 cmReference

John Deere 400 attachments

400 Serial Number Location

400 Serial Numbers

1975

30001Reference

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1976

55001Reference

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1977

70001Reference

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1978

80001Reference

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1979

95001Reference

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1980

120001Reference

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1981

155001Reference

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1982

190001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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9Reference

Battery Group

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U1Reference

Questions

Attachment overview

60" Mower deck

Type

shaft-driven hydrostaticReference

belt-driven hydrostaticReference

Cutting width

152 cmReference

121 cmReference

Drive

shaftReference

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Overall width

184 cmReference

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Cut height

3 to 17 cmReference

2 to 10 cmReference

John Deere 430 Backhoe

Backhoe type

John Deere 430 BackhoeReference

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Transport height

182 cmReference

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Bucket width

33 cmReference

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Digging depth

182 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

274 cmReference

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Loading height

125 cmReference

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Swing Arc

135°Reference

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Bucket force

1360 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

707 kgReference

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General

Make & Model

John DeereReference

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Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type

closed centerReference

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Maximum operating pressure

2,250 psiReference

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Remote Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Dimensions & weight

Ground Clearance

33.7 cmReference

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Front axle clearance

45.7 cmReference

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Steering & brakes

Steering type

manual, powerReference

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John Deere X167 attachments

48" Mower deck

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.