John Deere 401 vs John Deere 401B
Verdict: John Deere 401 vs John Deere 401B
The John Deere 401 and the John Deere 401B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 401B leads on rated power with 66 hp against 63 hp. John Deere 401 is the lighter machine (4,390 kg vs 4,452 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 401B is the newer design (1974 vs 1971). In short: choose the John Deere 401B for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 401 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.