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John Deere 401C vs John Deere 401D
Verdict: John Deere 401C vs John Deere 401D
The John Deere 401C and the John Deere 401D 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 5,120 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 401D is the newer design (1983 vs 1974). 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
66 hp
66 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
49.2 kWReference
49.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
46.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
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
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Torque
217.0 NmReference
217.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.559 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279mm discReference
255 hydraulic wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
73.8 LReference
73.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
32.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
32.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Total flow
78.0 lpmReference
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Pressure
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155.1 barReference
Pump flow
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106.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Mid PTO Type
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1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
3087 kgReference
5120 to 10800 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Industrial front
11L-15Reference
27x9.5-15Reference
Industrial rear
19.5L-24Reference
19.5L-24Reference
Length
450 cmReference
353 cmReference
Width
200 cmReference
190 cmReference
Height (hood)
140 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
233 cmReference
236 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
45 cmReference
48 cmReference
Front tread
142 cmReference
137 cmReference
Rear tread
157 cmReference
152 cmReference
Ag front
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7.50/8.00-16Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-24Reference
Height (exhaust)
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264 cmReference
Operating weight
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4898 kgReference
John Deere 401C attachments
401C Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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35Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
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Backhoe type
John Deere 9250 BackhoeReference
John Deere 9250B BackhoeReference
John Deere 401D attachments
John Deere 9250B Backhoe
Transport height
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340 cmReference
Digging depth
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431 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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426 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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314 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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525 cmReference
Loading height
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355 cmReference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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3356 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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1859 kgReference
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.