SPECS / COMPARISON
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| Feature | John Deere 301ABackhoe loader | John Deere 401BBackhoe loader |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 34.3 kW | 31.3 kW |
| Weight | 2080.0 kg | 2848.0 kg |
| Transmission Type | Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch | Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch |
| Length | 307.0 cm | 485.0 cm |
| 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 | 3589 cc |
| Bore | 10.21 cm | 10.21 cm |
| Stroke | 11.00 cm | 11.00 cm |
| 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 | 217.0 N·m |
| Rated RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Battery | One or two 12V | — |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Height | 218.0 cm | 218.0 cm |
| Wheelbase | 188.0 cm | 201.0 cm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 738.0 l | 73.8 l |
| Oil Capacity | 5.7 l | 5.7 l |
| Coolant Capacity | 11.4 l | 11.4 l |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 37.9 l | 37.9 l |
| 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 | 30.1 km/h |
| 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 | 49.2 LPM |
| Working Pressure | 162.0 bar | 162.0 bar |
| Ground Clearance | — | 27.0 cm |
| Source | heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10) | heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10) |
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