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John Deere 401A vs John Deere 450 Loader
Verdict: John Deere 401A vs John Deere 450 Loader
The John Deere 401A and the John Deere 450 Loader 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 450 Loader is the lighter machine (7,030 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 1965). 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
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
63 hp
63 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
Two speeds forward, one reverse, in four ranges.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Drive
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crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
47.0 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
44.0 kWReference
42.5 kWReference
Engine
44.0 kWReference
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Displacement
3.0 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 98 mmReference
98 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
44.0 kWReference
42.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
47.0 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.7:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Idle RPM
800-2650Reference
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Torque
196.6 NmReference
196.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
30.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Power
44.0 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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117.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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32.8 kWReference
Operating RPM
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1500-2500Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
279.4mm dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
73.8 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
49.2 LReference
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Type
power shuttleReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
49.2 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
1000Reference
Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
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Weight
1215 kgReference
1589 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
7.50-16Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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Length
450 cmReference
434 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
45 cmReference
Height (hood)
140 cmReference
144 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
221 cmReference
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Gasoline Weight
3447 kgReference
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Diesel Weight
3492 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
45 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
33 cmReference
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Front tread
142 cmReference
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Rear tread
157 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
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193 cmReference
Gasl 15630 diesel} Shipping weight
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7030 kgReference
Ground clearance
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36 cmReference
Gauge
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132 cmReference
John Deere 401A attachments
Attachment overview
John Deere 9250 Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 9250 BackhoeReference
John Deere 95A BackhoeReference
Transport height
340 cmReference
335 cmReference
Digging depth
421 cmReference
431 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
406 cmReference
416 cmReference
Reach from pivot
530 cmReference
511 cmReference
Loading height
342 cmReference
292 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
3061 kgReference
4399 kgReference
Variants
450
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crawlerReference
450CL
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crawler-loaderReference
John Deere 450 Loader attachments
450 Loader Serial Numbers
1965
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10001Reference
1966
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16160Reference
1967
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42767Reference
1968
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65000Reference
1969
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82276Reference
1970
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102144Reference
Final
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117587Reference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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90Reference
John Deere 93A Backhoe
Bucket Rotation
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163°Reference
John Deere 95A Backhoe
John Deere 450 Loader Tracks
Length on ground
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184 cmReference
Area on ground
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1.3 m²Reference
Ground pressure
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0.5 barReference
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.