Compare/John Deere 400G vs John Deere 401A

John Deere 400G vs John Deere 401A

Verdict: John Deere 400G vs John Deere 401A

The John Deere 400G and the John Deere 401A 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 400G is the lighter machine (5,171 kg vs 7,600 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 1972). 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

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John Deere

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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

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

56.8 lpmReference

106.0 lpmReference

Hydraulic system

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49.2 LReference

Capacity

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49.2 LReference

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

1215 kgReference

Length

353 cmReference

450 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

248 cmReference

221 cmReference

Operating weight

5171 kgReference

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Gauge

127 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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201 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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7.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Height (hood)

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140 cmReference

Gasoline Weight

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3447 kgReference

Diesel Weight

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3492 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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45 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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142 cmReference

Rear tread

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157 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

203 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 401A attachments

Attachment overview

John Deere 9250 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 9250 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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340 cmReference

Digging depth

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421 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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406 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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530 cmReference

Loading height

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342 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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3061 kgReference

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.