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John Deere 400 vs John Deere X330

Verdict: John Deere 400 vs John Deere X330

The John Deere 400 and the John Deere X330 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 X330 is the lighter machine (210 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 12.5 L) for longer stints between fills. John Deere X330 is the newer design (2016 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 400 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere X330 Lawn Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
20 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
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
14.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dry with foam precleanerReference
Rated RPM
3500Reference
3600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.2 LReference
1.9 LReference
Oil change
500 hReference
sealed unit, owner service is not recommendedReference
Fuel Type
DieselReference
No of Cylinders
4-cylinder || 4-cylinderReference
Rated engine speed
2,500 RPMReference
Engine torque at rated speed
65.8 kgReference
Bore and stroke
3.875x4.31 inchesReference
Compression ratio
16.7:1 || 7.5:1Reference
Cooling system
liquid-cooled || liquid-cooledReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Starter
electricReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Transmission
1
ThrottleReference
2
Forward/ReverseReference
3
BrakesReference
4
Range shiftReference
5
Parking brakeReference
Transmission
SundstrandReference
Tuff Torq K46Reference
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Oil type
Low-Viscosity Hy-GardReference
forward and reverse options
8 forward and 4 reverse || 8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
17.0 LReference
Fuel tank
73.8 LReference
12.5 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
5.2 LReference
Capacity
5.2 LReference
Front valves
2Reference
Rear Type
0Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
mechanicalReference
electricReference
Rear PTO Type
drilled shaftReference
Engine RPM
840@3500Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
2100Reference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
132 cmReference
125 cmReference
Weight
226 kgReference
41 kgReference
Front tire
18x8.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Rear tire
26x12.00-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Lawn/turf front
18x8.50-8Reference
15x6.00-6Reference
Lawn/turf rear
26x12.00-12Reference
20x10-8Reference
Length
193 cmReference
182 cmReference
Width
124 cmReference
96 cmReference
Height
111 cmReference
119 cmReference
Front axle
Cast-ironReference
John Deere 400 attachments
400 Serial Number Location
400 Serial Numbers
1975
30001Reference
1976
55001Reference
1977
70001Reference
1978
80001Reference
1979
95001Reference
1980
120001Reference
1981
155001Reference
1982
190001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
flywheel alternatorReference
Charging amps
14Reference
Battery CCA
340Reference
Questions
Attachment overview
60" Mower deck
Type
shaft-driven hydrostaticReference
belt-driven hydrostaticReference
Cutting width
152 cmReference
106 cmReference
Drive
shaftReference
Overall width
184 cmReference
128 cmReference
Cut height
3 to 17 cmReference
2 to 10 cmReference
John Deere 430 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 430 BackhoeReference
Transport height
182 cmReference
Bucket width
33 cmReference
Digging depth
182 cmReference
Reach from pivot
274 cmReference
Loading height
125 cmReference
Swing Arc
135°Reference
Bucket force
1360 kgReference
Dipperstick force
707 kgReference
General
Make & Model
John DeereReference
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Type
closed centerReference
Maximum operating pressure
2,250 psiReference
Remote Valves
1 or 2Reference
Dimensions & weight
Ground Clearance
33.7 cmReference
Front axle clearance
45.7 cmReference
Steering & brakes
Steering type
manual, powerReference
John Deere X330 attachments
X330 Serial Number Location
X330 Serial Numbers
2016
10001Reference
2017
30001Reference
2018
50001Reference
2019
70001Reference
2020
90001Reference
2021
110001Reference
42" Mower deck
Cut positions
13Reference

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.

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