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John Deere 401D vs John Deere 450

Verdict: John Deere 401D vs John Deere 450

The John Deere 401D and the John Deere 450 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. John Deere 401D leads on rated power with 66 hp against 63 hp. John Deere 450 is the lighter machine (4,803 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 1965). In short: choose the John Deere 401D for outright pulling power, or the John Deere 450 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 401D Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere 450 Industrial Tractor
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
63 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
liquid-cooledReference
Two speeds forward, one reverse, in four ranges.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Drive
crawlerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
49.2 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
46.2 kWReference
42.5 kWReference
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
dryReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2500Reference
Torque
217.0 NmReference
196.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
30.3 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Fuel tank
117.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
Operating RPM
1500-2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
255 hydraulic wet discReference
279.4mm dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
73.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
32.2 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
partial power shiftReference
Capacity
32.2 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
1000Reference
Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
Weight
5120 to 10800 poundsReference
1589 kgReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
Rear tire
17.5L-24Reference
Ag front
7.50/8.00-16Reference
Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
27x9.5-15Reference
Industrial rear
19.5L-24Reference
Length
353 cmReference
277 cmReference
Width
190 cmReference
166 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
236 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
264 cmReference
193 cmReference
Operating weight
4898 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
48 cmReference
Front tread
137 cmReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
6400 80 dozer length
355 cmReference
6400 90 dozer length
355 cmReference
6405 dozer length
360 cmReference
6410 dozer length
377 cmReference
Height (hood)
144 cmReference
Shipping weight
4803 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
Gauge
132 cmReference
John Deere 401D attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
35Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
90Reference
Attachment overview
John Deere 9250B Backhoe
Backhoe type
John Deere 9250B BackhoeReference
John Deere 95A BackhoeReference
Transport height
340 cmReference
335 cmReference
Digging depth
431 cmReference
431 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
426 cmReference
416 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
314 cmReference
Reach from pivot
525 cmReference
511 cmReference
Loading height
355 cmReference
292 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
3356 kgReference
4399 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1859 kgReference
Variants
450
crawlerReference
450CL
crawler-loaderReference
John Deere 450 attachments
450 Serial Numbers
1965
10001Reference
1966
16160Reference
1967
42767Reference
1968
65000Reference
1969
82276Reference
1970
102144Reference
Final
117587Reference
John Deere 93A Backhoe
Bucket Rotation
163°Reference
John Deere 95A Backhoe
John Deere 450 Tracks
Length on ground
184 cmReference
Area on ground
1.7 m²Reference

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.

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