John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 301A

The John Deere 301A is an industrial tractor produced from 1974 to 1985 by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. It features a 46 hp engine available in diesel or gasoline 3-cylinder liquid-cooled variants, with 8-speed collar shift or power shuttle transmissions. The tractor has two-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It offers an open operator station with optional two-post ROPS and canopy. The 301A supports various attachments including a front-end loader with a 2500 lbs lift capacity. It has a wheelbase of 74.4 inches, operating weight of 4586 lbs, and multiple tire options for industrial and lawn/turf use.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 301A

Power

Engine (net)	43 hp (32.1 kW)
Engine (gross)	46 hp (34.3 kW)

Tires

Lawn/turf rear	18.4-16A
Industrial rear	13.6-28, 14.9-24, 16.9-24, 17.5L-24
Lawn/turf front	27-9.50-15
Industrial front	6.50-16, 11L-15, 7.50/8.00-16

Engine

Torque	110 lb-ft (149.2 Nm)
Rated RPM	2500
Torque RPM	1300
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.86x4.33 inches (98 x 110 mm)
Power (net)	43 hp (32.1 kW)
Displacement	152 ci (2.5 L)
Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Diesel engine	John Deere, diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Power (gross)	46 hp (34.3 kW)
Starter volts	12
Engine options	John Deere 2.5L 3-cyl diesel, John Deere 2.7L 3-cyl gasoline
Gasoline Torque	110 lb-ft (149.2 Nm)
Gasoline engine	John Deere, gasoline, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Gasoline Rated RPM	2500
Gasoline Torque RPM	1400
Gasoline Bore/Stroke	4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Gasoline Power (net)	43 hp (32.1 kW)
Gasoline Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Gasoline displacement	164 ci (2.7 L)
Gasoline Power (gross)	46 hp (34.3 kW)
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Gasoline Coolant capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Gasoline Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Gasoline Exhaust valve clearance	0.022 inches (0.559 mm)

Height

Hood	55 inches (139 cm)
ROPS	86 inches (218 cm)
Exhaust	77 inches (195 cm)

Capacity

Fuel	19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Hydraulic system	10 gal (37.9 L)

Dimensions

Width	75 inches (190 cm)
Length	121 inches (307 cm)
Wheelbase	74.4 inches (188 cm)
Rear tread	48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Front tread	49 to 74 inches (124 to 187 cm)
Operating weight	4586 lbs (2080 kg)
Clearance (front axle)	17 inches (43 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	1 (2 Optional)
Battery volts	12

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Capacity	10 gal (37.9 L)
Pressure	2350 psi (162.0 bar)
Total flow	13 gpm (49.2 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives	inboard planetary
Power steering	Yes
Operator station	Open operator station. Available two-post ROPS and canopy.
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Built in	Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere
Years produced	1974 - 1985

Attachments

Loader	Weight1500 lbs (680 kg) Dump time2.9s Dump angle41° Lower time3.0s Raise time5.1s Bucket width73.8 inches (187 cm) Lift capacity2500 lbs (1134 kg) full at pin Rollback time2.6s Breakout force4000 lbs (1814 kg) Reach (dumped)33 inches (83 cm) Height (at pin)121.5 inches (308 cm) Clearance (dumped)93.6 inches (237 cm) Rollback (ground line)13°

Transmission

Collar shift	Typecollar shift Gears8 forward and 4 reverse Clutch279mm mechanical dry disc
Power shuttle	Typepower shuttle Gears8 forward and reverse Clutch254mm hydraulic wet disc
Transmission options	8-speed collar shift, 8-speed power shuttle