John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 400

The John Deere 400 is an industrial tractor produced from 1965 to 1971 in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. It features a 59 hp engine available in both diesel and gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled variants. The tractor offers 8-speed constant mesh or power shuttle transmissions, two-wheel drive with planetary final drives, and an open operator station with optional cab. It has a fuel capacity of 19.5 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 10.75 gallons with closed center hydraulics. The tractor supports various PTO options and has a rear Type II hitch. Dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 126.9-inch length, and a weight range from 4720 to 10500 pounds. Attachments include front-end loaders and backhoes with detailed specifications.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 400

Power

Engine power	59 hp (44.0 kW)

Engine

Power	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Torque	145 lb-ft (196.6 Nm)
Rated RPM	2500
Torque RPM	1300
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.875x4.31 inches (98 x 109 mm)
Compression	16.7:1
Displacement	202 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity	7 qts (6.6 L)
Diesel engine	John Deere diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Operating RPM	1500-2500
Starter volts	12
Engine options	John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl diesel, John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Power gasoline	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Gasoline engine	John Deere gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Rated RPM gasoline	2500
Air cleaner gasoline	dry
Bore/Stroke gasoline	3.875x3.875 inches (98 x 98 mm)
Compression gasoline	7.5:1
Displacement gasoline	180 ci (3.0 L)
Oil capacity gasoline	7 qts (6.6 L)
Operating RPM gasoline	1500-2500
Starter volts gasoline	12
Coolant capacity gasoline	12 qts (11.4 L)

Weight

Shipping gas tractor	4,720 lbs (2140 kg)
Operating weight range	4720 to 10500 pounds
Shipping diesel tractor	4,800 lbs (2177 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Hydraulic system	10.75 gal (40.7 L)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Batteries	1, 2 optional
Battery volts	12
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Valves	1 or 2 optional
Capacity	10.75 gal (40.7 L)
Pressure	2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Total flow	6.5 gpm (24.6 lpm), 13 gpm optional (49.2 lpm), 28 gpm optional (106.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	manual, power optional
Final drives	planetary
Operator station	Open operator station. Cab available.

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Built in	Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer	John Deere
Years produced	1965 - 1971

Attachments

Backhoe	John Deere 94 Backhoe weight 3230 lbs (1465 kg) without bucket, John Deere 9505 Backhoe digging depth 163 inches (414 cm), loading height 117 inches (297 cm), bucket force 9700 lbs (4399 kg)
Front-end loader	2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg), 4000 lbs breakout (1814 kg), 50° dump, 29 inches reach (dumped) (73 cm), 30° rollback (ground line), 124 inches height (at pin) (314 cm), 99 inches clearance (dumped) (251 cm), raise: 3.9s, dump: 1.4s, lower: 2.4s

Transmission

Constant mesh	Typeconstant mesh Gears8 forward and 4 reverse Clutch279.4mm dry disc Oil capacity43 qts (40.7 L)
Power shuttle	Typepower shuttle Gears8 forward and 4 reverse NotesOptional Direction Reverser allows for clutchless power shifts from forward to reverse in gears 1 to 4. Clutchhydraulic wet disc Oil capacity43 qts (40.7 L) TransmissionDirection Reverser
Transmission options	8-speed constant mesh, 8-speed power shuttle

Tractor hitch

Rear Type	II

Serial Numbers

1965	14502
1966	14680
1967	42721
1968	65176
1969	82404
1970	102032
1971	117500

Dimensions & Tires

Tires	Ag front 6.00-16, Ag rear 12.4-28, Industrial front 7.50-16, Industrial rear 13.6-28, 16.9-24, 14.9-24, 14.9-28
Width	74.5 inches (189 cm)
Length	126.9 inches (322 cm), 130 inches (330 cm) with 3-point
Wheelbase	82 inches (208 cm)
Rear tread	50 to 78 inches (127 to 198 cm)
Front tread	56 inches (142 cm)
Height (hood)	54.5 inches (138 cm)
Ground clearance	13.25 inches (33 cm)
Height (exhaust)	80.25 inches (203 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	18 inches (45 cm)