Compare/John Deere 400G vs John Deere 401

John Deere 400G vs John Deere 401

Verdict: John Deere 400G vs John Deere 401

The John Deere 400G and the John Deere 401 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. John Deere 401 is the lighter machine (4,390 kg vs 5,171 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 400G is the newer design (1988 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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John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

liquid-cooledReference

gasolineReference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

117.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

106 x 110 mmReference

98 x 98 mmReference

Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

47.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

17.8:1Reference

16.7:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2500Reference

Torque

254.9 NmReference

196.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.0 LReference

5.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

11.4 LReference

Engine

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44.0 kWReference

Idle RPM

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800-2650Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Power

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44.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

power shuttleReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Pump flow

56.8 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Hydraulic system

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32.2 LReference

Capacity

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32.2 LReference

Total flow

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33.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Mid PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

Weight

5171 kgReference

4390 to 4470 poundsReference

Length

353 cmReference

332 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

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Operating weight

5171 kgReference

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Gauge

127 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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201 cmReference

Height

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139 cmReference

Gasoline Weight

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1991 kgReference

Diesel Weight

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2027 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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42 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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25 cmReference

Front tread

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124 to 187 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

John Deere 400G attachments

400G Serial Numbers

1988

742614Reference

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1989

747921Reference

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1990

763404Reference

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1991

771696Reference

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1992

778726Reference

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1993

787255Reference

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1994

795250Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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John Deere 400G Tracks

Width

35 cmReference

198 cmReference

Length on ground

176 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.3 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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73.8 LReference

John Deere 401 attachments

401 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the transmission case, just ahead of the rear axle.Reference

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.