John Deere 401A vs John Deere 401C
Verdict: John Deere 401A vs John Deere 401C
The John Deere 401A and the John Deere 401C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 401C leads on rated power with 66 hp against 63 hp. John Deere 401C is the lighter machine (3,087 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 401C is the newer design (1974 vs 1972). In short: choose the John Deere 401C for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 401A 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.