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Feature	John Deere 401BBackhoe loader	Kubota L47Backhoe loader
Horsepower	31.3 kW	34.6 kW
Weight	2848.0 kg	1988.0 kg
Transmission Type	Power shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch	Hydrostatic
Length	485.0 cm	307.5 cm
Years Made	1974-1982	2016-Present
Engine Model	John Deere	Kubota V2403
Engine Type	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline	4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Diesel
Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	3589 cc	2434 cc
Bore	10.21 cm	8.71 cm
Stroke	11.00 cm	10.24 cm
Rear PTO Type	Optional	Independent
Rear PTO Speed	540 RPM	540
Torque Power	1300 RPM	—
Torque Speed	217.0 N·m	—
Rated RPM	2500 RPM	2700 RPM
Starter	Electric	Electric
Height	218.0 cm	241.5 cm
Wheelbase	201.0 cm	184.1 cm
Ground Clearance	27.0 cm	—
Fuel Tank Capacity	73.8 l	67.0 l
Oil Capacity	5.7 l	8.2 l
Coolant Capacity	11.4 l	8.2 l
Hydraulic Capacity	37.9 l	—
Final Drive	Inboard planetary	—
Gears	8 forward and 8 reverse	Infinite forward and reverse
Chassis	4×2 2WD	4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed	30.1 km/h	22.7 km/h
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc	Multiple wet disks
Differential Lock	Rear standard	—
Drawbar Category	Optional	—
Cabin Type	Open operator station or ROPS	Four-post ROPS/FOPS
Steering Type	Power	Hydraulic type power
Front Tires	Industrial: 11L-15, 7.50/8.00-16	Industrial: 27×10.5-15
Rear Tires	Industrial: 14.9-24, 17.5L-24	Industrial: 15-19.5
Hydraulic Type	Closed center	—
Total Flow	49.2 LPM	—
Working Pressure	162.0 bar	—
Battery	—	12 V, CCA: 550A
Width	—	180.9 cm
Transmission Oil Capacity	—	46.0 l
Front Hubs Capacity	—	7.0 l
Differential Type	—	Bevel gear
Source	heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)	heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)

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