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FeatureJohn Deere 401BBackhoe loaderJohn Deere 300BBackhoe loader
Horsepower31.3 kW32.1 kW
Weight2848.0 kg—
Transmission TypePower shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutchCollar Shift
Length485.0 cm—
Years Made1974-1982—
Engine ModelJohn Deere300 Series
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inlineDiesel
Fuel TypeGasoline—
Cylinders4—
Displacement3589 cc2687.5 cc
Bore10.21 cm—
Stroke11.00 cm—
Rear PTO TypeOptional—
Rear PTO Speed540 RPM—
Torque Power1300 RPM—
Torque Speed217.0 N·m—
Rated RPM2500 RPM—
StarterElectric—
Height218.0 cm—
Wheelbase201.0 cm—
Ground Clearance27.0 cm—
Fuel Tank Capacity73.8 l—
Oil Capacity5.7 l—
Coolant Capacity11.4 l—
Hydraulic Capacity37.9 l—
Final DriveInboard planetary—
Gears8 forward and 8 reverse—
Chassis4×2 2WD—
Max. Travel Speed30.1 km/h—
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 LPM—
Working Pressure162.0 bar—
Transmission—Collar Shift
Pump Capacity—78.0 LPM
Engine Manufacturer—John Deere
Net Power—32.1 kW
No Of Cylinders—3
Aspiration—Naturally
Power Measured—2500 RPM
Torque Measured—1300 RPM
Fuel Capacity—73.8 l
Cooling Capacity—11.4 l
Hydraulic System Capacity—32.2 l
Transmission Oil Capacity—32.2 l
No Of Forward Gears—8
No Of Reverse Gears—8
Pump Flow Capacity—78.0 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure—137.9 bar
Overall Height—243.8 cm
Overall Length—487.7 cm
Overall Width—213.4 cm
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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