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John Deere 401B vs John Deere 401C
Verdict: John Deere 401B vs John Deere 401C
The John Deere 401B and the John Deere 401C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 66 hp. John Deere 401C is the lighter machine (3,087 kg vs 4,452 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
66 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Reverse speeds are about 20% father than forward.Reference
gasolineReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
rear standardReference
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Steering
powerReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
49.2 kWReference
49.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Engine
31.3 kWReference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
102 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
49.2 kWReference
49.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Torque
217.0 NmReference
217.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
5.7 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.559 mmReference
Power
31.3 kWReference
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Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
254mm hydraulic wet discReference
279mm discReference
Capacities
Fuel
73.8 LReference
73.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
37.9 LReference
32.2 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
37.9 LReference
32.2 LReference
Pressure
162.0 barReference
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Total flow
49.2 lpmReference
78.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
OptionalReference
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Rear PTO
optionalReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
2848 kgReference
3087 kgReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
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Lawn/turf front
27-9.50-16Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
18.4-16AReference
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Industrial front
7.50/8.00-16Reference
11L-15Reference
Industrial rear
17.5L-24Reference
19.5L-24Reference
Length
485 cmReference
450 cmReference
Width
190 cmReference
200 cmReference
Ground clearance
27 cmReference
33 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
45 cmReference
Front tread
124 to 187 cmReference
142 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
157 cmReference
Height (hood)
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140 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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233 cmReference
John Deere 401B attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Batteries
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2Reference
John Deere 401B Height
Hood
139 cmReference
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ROPS
218 cmReference
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Exhaust
200 cmReference
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Speeds
John Deere 401C attachments
401C Serial Number Location
Attachment overview
John Deere 9250 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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John Deere 9250 BackhoeReference
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.