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John Deere 401C vs John Deere 300D

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 401C and the John Deere 300D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 401C46.2 kW (62 HP)
John Deere 300D47.0 kW (63 HP)
Lift Capacity
John Deere 401C2268.0 kg (5000 lbs)
John Deere 300D2100.1 kg (4630 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 401CJohn Deere 401CBackhoe LoadersJohn Deere 300DJohn Deere 300DBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower46.2 kW (62 HP)47.0 kW (63 HP)
TransmissionCollar shiftHelical gear
Pump Capacity78.0 LPM (20.6 GPM)90.8 LPM (24 GPM)
Lift Capacity2268.0 kg (5000 lbs)2100.1 kg (4630 lbs)
Engine ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn Deere
Engine Model300 Series4039 D
Net Power46.2 kW (62 HP)44.7 kW (60 HP)
No Of Cylinders44
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement3588.8 cc (219 cu in)3916.5 cc (239 cu in)
AspirationNaturally—
Power Measured2500 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Measured1300 RPM—
Max Torque (Net )72.6 kg (160 lbs)77.1 kg (170 lbs)
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage35 A95 A
Fuel Capacity73.8 l (19.5 gal)106.0 l (28 gal)
Oil Capacity8.7 l (2.3 gal)8.7 l (2.3 gal)
Cooling Capacity11.4 l (3 gal)16.3 l (4.3 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity32.2 l (8.5 gal)60.6 l (16 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity32.2 l (8.5 gal)7.2 l (1.9 gal)
Transmission TypeCollar shift with hydraulic reverser4-speed helical gear, synchronized collar shift with hydraulic reverser
No Of Forward Gears84
No Of Reverse Gears84
Max Speed (Forward)26.4 km/h (16.4 mph)32.3 km/h (20.1 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)30.1 km/h (18.7 mph)29.0 km/h (18 mph)
Pump Flow Capacity78.0 LPM (20.6 GPM)90.8 LPM (24 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure137.9 bar (2000 psi)186.2 bar (2700 psi)
Dig Depth457.2 cm (180 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)426.7 cm (168 in)548.6 cm (216 in)
Bucket Dig Force4377.2 kg (9650 lbs)4640.2 kg (10230 lbs)
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)4377.2 kg (9650 lbs)4640.2 kg (10230 lbs)
Loading Height365.8 cm (144 in)335.3 cm (132 in)
Loading Height (Extended)365.8 cm (144 in)396.2 cm (156 in)
Reach At Load Height670.6 cm (264 in)640.1 cm (252 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height91.4 cm (36 in)61.0 cm (24 in)
Dump Height243.8 cm (96 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height2268.0 kg (5000 lbs)2100.1 kg (4630 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity884.5 kg (1950 lbs)1097.7 kg (2420 lbs)
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)1496.9 kg (3300 lbs)630.5 kg (1390 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.25 cu yds)0.8 m³ (1 cu yds)
Bucket Width227.1 cm (89.4 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Bucket Breakout Force3401.9 kg (7500 lbs)3039.1 kg (6700 lbs)
Reach From Swivel579.1 cm (228 in)518.2 cm (204 in)
Turning Radius304.8 cm (120 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Weight—5533.8 kg (12200 lbs)
Gross Power—47.0 kW (63 HP)
Pump Type—Gear pump
Reach At Load Height (Extended)—731.5 cm (288 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)—640.1 cm (252 in)
Operating Weight—5533.8 kg (12200 lbs)
Height To Top Of Cab—274.3 cm (108 in)
Overall Height—365.8 cm (144 in)
Overall Length—670.6 cm (264 in)
Overall Width—243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase—213.4 cm (84 in)
Ground Clearance—30.5 cm (12 in)

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