SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 401B vs Kubota L47
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 401B and the Kubota L47. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 401B31.3 kW (42.0 HP)
Kubota L4734.6 kW (46.5 HP)
Weight
John Deere 401B2848.0 kg (4451.1 lbs (2019.0 kg) Loader: 6278.8 lbs)
Kubota L471988.0 kg (4382.8 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 401B Backhoe Loaders | Kubota L47 Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 31.3 kW (42.0 HP) | 34.6 kW (46.5 HP) |
| Weight | 2848.0 kg (4451.1 lbs (2019.0 kg) Loader: 6278.8 lbs) | 1988.0 kg (4382.8 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Hydrostatic |
| Length | 485.0 cm (190.9 in.) | 307.5 cm (Without backhoe, loader: 121.1 in.) |
| Years Made | 1974-1982 | 2016-Present |
| Engine Model | John Deere | Kubota V2403 |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3589 cc (219.0 cu in.) | 2434 cc (148.5 cu in.) |
| Bore | 10.21 cm (4.02 in.) | 8.71 cm (3.43 in.) |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm (4.33 in.) | 10.24 cm (4.03 in.) |
| Rear PTO Type | Optional | Independent |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | 540 |
| Torque Power | 1300 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 217.0 N·m (160.1 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 218.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 85.8 in.) | 241.5 cm (95.1 in.) |
| Wheelbase | 201.0 cm (79.1 in.) | 184.1 cm (72.5 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 27.0 cm (10.6 in.) | — |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73.8 l (19.5 gal) | 67.0 l (17.7 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 5.7 l (1.5 gal) | 8.2 l (2.2 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.4 l (3.0 gal) | 8.2 l (2.2 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 37.9 l (10.0 gal) | — |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | — |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse | Infinite forward and reverse |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | 30.1 km/h (Forward: 15.7 MPH (25.3 km/h) Reverse: 18.7 MPH) | 22.7 km/h (Forward: 14.0 MPH (22.5 km/h) Reverse: 14.1 MPH) |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | Multiple wet disks |
| Differential Lock | Rear standard | — |
| Drawbar Category | Optional | — |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or ROPS | Four-post ROPS/FOPS |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydraulic type power |
| Front Tires | Industrial: 11L-15, 7.50/8.00-16 | Industrial: 27×10.5-15 |
| Rear Tires | Industrial: 14.9-24, 17.5L-24 | Industrial: 15-19.5 |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | — |
| Total Flow | 49.2 LPM (13.0 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 162.0 bar (2350.0 psi) | — |
| Battery | — | 12 V, CCA: 550A |
| Width | — | 180.9 cm (Without Loader: 71.2 in.) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 46.0 l (12.2 gal) |
| Front Hubs Capacity | — | 7.0 l (Front axle case: 1.8 gal) |
| Differential Type | — | Bevel gear |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.