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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
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 31.3 kW | 42.0 HP |
| Weight | 2848.0 kg | 4451.1 lbs (2019.0 kg) Loader: 6278.8 lbs |
| Transmission Type | Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch | |
| Length | 485.0 cm | 190.9 in. |
| Years Made | 1974-1982 | |
| Engine Model | John Deere | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Displacement | 3589 cc | 219.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 10.21 cm | 4.02 in. |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm | 4.33 in. |
| Rear PTO Type | Optional | |
| Rear PTO Speed | 540 RPM | |
| Torque Power | 1300 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 217.0 N·m | 160.1 lb-ft |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 218.0 cm | Height with ROPS: 85.8 in. |
| Wheelbase | 201.0 cm | 79.1 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 27.0 cm | 10.6 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73.8 l | 19.5 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 5.7 l | 1.5 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.4 l | 3.0 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 37.9 l | 10.0 gal |
| Final Drive | Inboard planetary | |
| Gears | 8 forward and 8 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 30.1 km/h | Forward: 15.7 MPH (25.3 km/h) Reverse: 18.7 MPH |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc | |
| Differential Lock | Rear standard | |
| Drawbar Category | Optional | |
| Cabin Type | Open operator station or ROPS | |
| Steering Type | Power | |
| Front Tires | Industrial: 11L-15, 7.50/8.00-16 | |
| Rear Tires | Industrial: 14.9-24, 17.5L-24 | |
| Hydraulic Type | Closed center | |
| Total Flow | 49.2 LPM | 13.0 GPM |
| Working Pressure | 162.0 bar | 2350.0 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.
