John Deere 401 vs John Deere 401A

Verdict: John Deere 401 vs John Deere 401A

The John Deere 401 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 401 is the lighter machine (4,390 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 401A is the newer design (1972 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.