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John Deere 401B Specs

John Deere 401B backhoe loader specifications: horsepower 31.3 kW, weight 2848.0 kg, transmission type Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch, length 485.0 cm.

Manufacturer specifications

SpecificationMetricImperial
Horsepower31.3 kW42.0 HP
Weight2848.0 kg4451.1 lbs (2019.0 kg) Loader: 6278.8 lbs
Transmission TypePower shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch
Length485.0 cm190.9 in.
Years Made1974-1982
Engine ModelJohn Deere
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeGasoline
Cylinders4
Displacement3589 cc219.0 cu in.
Bore10.21 cm4.02 in.
Stroke11.00 cm4.33 in.
Rear PTO TypeOptional
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM
Torque Power1300 RPM
Torque Speed217.0 N·m160.1 lb-ft
Rated RPM2500 RPM
StarterElectric
Height218.0 cmHeight with ROPS: 85.8 in.
Wheelbase201.0 cm79.1 in.
Ground Clearance27.0 cm10.6 in.
Fuel Tank Capacity73.8 l19.5 gal
Oil Capacity5.7 l1.5 gal
Coolant Capacity11.4 l3.0 gal
Hydraulic Capacity37.9 l10.0 gal
Final DriveInboard planetary
Gears8 forward and 8 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD
Max. Travel Speed30.1 km/hForward: 15.7 MPH (25.3 km/h) Reverse: 18.7 MPH
BrakesHydraulic wet disc
Differential LockRear standard
Drawbar CategoryOptional
Cabin TypeOpen operator station or ROPS
Steering TypePower
Front TiresIndustrial: 11L-15, 7.50/8.00-16
Rear TiresIndustrial: 14.9-24, 17.5L-24
Hydraulic TypeClosed center
Total Flow49.2 LPM13.0 GPM
Working Pressure162.0 bar2350.0 psi

Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.

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