Compare/John Deere 401B vs John Deere 450 Loader

John Deere 401B vs John Deere 450 Loader

Verdict: John Deere 401B vs John Deere 450 Loader

The John Deere 401B and the John Deere 450 Loader 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 401B is the lighter machine (4,452 kg vs 7,030 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 1965). In short: choose the John Deere 401B for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 450 Loader if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

John Deere

Fit score

Best match

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John Deere

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Best match

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Rated power

66 hp

63 hp

Confidence

98%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

John DeereReference

Reverse speeds are about 20% father than forward.Reference

Two speeds forward, one reverse, in four ranges.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

rear standardReference

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Steering

powerReference

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Drive

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crawlerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

49.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

46.2 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 110 mmReference

98 x 110 mmReference

Power (net)

46.2 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

49.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

Torque

217.0 NmReference

196.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

Starter volts

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

31.3 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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117.3 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

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

254mm hydraulic wet discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

37.9 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

37.9 LReference

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Pressure

162.0 barReference

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Total flow

49.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

OptionalReference

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Rear PTO

optionalReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

1000Reference

Pump flow

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113.6 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

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Weight

2848 kgReference

1589 kgReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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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

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Industrial rear

17.5L-24Reference

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Length

485 cmReference

434 cmReference

Width

190 cmReference

45 cmReference

Ground clearance

27 cmReference

36 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

43 cmReference

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Front tread

124 to 187 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 193 cmReference

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Height (hood)

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144 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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193 cmReference

Gasl 15630 diesel} Shipping weight

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7030 kgReference

Gauge

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132 cmReference

John Deere 401B attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery AH

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90Reference

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

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

Attachment overview

John Deere 93A Backhoe

Backhoe type

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John Deere 95A BackhoeReference

Transport height

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335 cmReference

Digging depth

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431 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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416 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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511 cmReference

Loading height

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292 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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163°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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4399 kgReference

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.