SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 301A vs John Deere 401B
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 301A and the John Deere 401B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 301A34.3 kW (46.0 HP)
John Deere 401B31.3 kW (42.0 HP)
Weight
John Deere 301A2080.0 kg (4585.6 lbs)
John Deere 401B2848.0 kg (4451.1 lbs (2019.0 kg) Loader: 6278.8 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 301A Backhoe Loaders | John Deere 401BBackhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 34.3 kW (46.0 HP) | 31.3 kW (42.0 HP) |
| Weight | 2080.0 kg (4585.6 lbs) | 2848.0 kg (4451.1 lbs (2019.0 kg) Loader: 6278.8 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch |
| Length | 307.0 cm (120.9 in.) | 485.0 cm (190.9 in.) |
| Years Made | 1973-1981 | 1974-1982 |
| Engine Model | John Deere | John Deere |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Displacement | 2688 cc (164.0 cu in.) | 3589 cc (219.0 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Independent | Optional |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 RPM |
| Middle PTO Type | Live | — |
| Middle PTO Speed | 1000 RPM | — |
| Torque Power | 1400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 149.2 N·m (110.0 lb-ft) | 217.0 N·m (160.1 lb-ft) |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Battery | One or two 12V | — |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 218.0 cm (85.8 in.) | 218.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 85.8 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 188.0 cm (74.0 in.) | 201.0 cm (79.1 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 738.0 l (195.0 gal) | 73.8 l (19.5 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 5.7 l (1.5 gal) | 5.7 l (1.5 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 37.9 l (10.0 gal) | 37.9 l (10.0 gal) |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | Inboard planetary |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse | 8 forward and 8 reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 29.4 km/h (Forward: 15.7 MPH (25.3 km/h) Reverse: 18.3 MPH) | 30.1 km/h (Forward: 15.7 MPH (25.3 km/h) Reverse: 18.7 MPH) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Hydraulic wet disc |
| Differential Lock | Mechanical rear | Rear standard |
| Drawbar Category | II/I | Optional |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or two-post ROPS and canopy | Open operator station or ROPS |
| Steering Type | Power | Power |
| Front Tires | Lawn/turf: 27-9.50-15Industrial: 6.50-16, 11L-15, 7.50-16, 8.00-16 | Industrial: 11L-15, 7.50/8.00-16 |
| Rear Tires | Lawn/turf: 18.4-16AIndustrial: 13.6-28, 14.9-24, 16.9-24, 17.5L-24 | Industrial: 14.9-24, 17.5L-24 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | Closed center |
| Total Flow | 49.2 LPM (13.0 GPM) | 49.2 LPM (13.0 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | 162.0 bar (2350.0 psi) | 162.0 bar (2350.0 psi) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 27.0 cm (10.6 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.