John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 401

The John Deere 401 is an industrial tractor produced from 1971 to 1973. It features a 63 hp (gross) engine with options for a 3.3L 4-cylinder diesel or a 3.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers 8-speed gear or 8-speed power shuttle transmissions, two-wheel drive, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has an open operator station with optional ROPS. The 401 supports a rear Type II hitch and optional PTO configurations. Dimensions include a 79.4 inch wheelbase and weights ranging from 4390 to 4470 lbs depending on engine type. The tractor can be equipped with a front-end loader capable of lifting 2500 lbs with various operational specifications.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 401

Power

Engine	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Engine (net)	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Engine (gross)	63 hp (47.0 kW)

Engine

Torque	145 lb-ft (196.6 Nm)
Idle RPM	800-2650
Rated RPM	2500
Torque RPM	1300
Air cleaner	dry
Bore/Stroke	3.86x4.31 inches (98 x 109 mm)
Compression	16.7:1
Power (net)	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Displacement	202 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Diesel engine	John Deere 3.3L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Power (gross)	63 hp (47.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Engine options	John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl diesel, John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Gasoline Power	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Gasoline engine	John Deere 3.0L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline
Coolant capacity	12 qts (11.4 L)
Gasoline Rated RPM	2500
Gasoline Bore/Stroke	3.86x3.86 inches (98 x 98 mm)
Gasoline Oil capacity	6 qts (5.7 L)
Gasoline displacement	180 ci (3.0 L)
Gasoline Starter volts	12
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)

Capacity

Fuel	19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Hydraulic system	8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Dimensions

Width	78 inches (198 cm)
Height	55 inches (139 cm)
Length	131 inches (332 cm)
Wheelbase	79.4 inches (201 cm)
Rear tread	48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm)
Front tread	49 to 74 inches (124 to 187 cm)
Diesel Weight	4470 lbs (2027 kg)
Gasoline Weight	4390 lbs (1991 kg)
Clearance (rear axle)	10.2 inches (25 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	16.8 inches (42 cm)

Hydraulics

Type	closed center
Capacity	8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Pump flow	13 gpm (loader) (49.2 lpm)
Total flow	8.8 gpm (33.3 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steering	Manual steering
Final drives	inboard planetary
Operator station	Open operator station. ROPS available.

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Manufacturer	John Deere
Years produced	1971 - 1973

Attachments

Loader	Weight1190 lbs (539 kg) Dump time2.6s Dump angle41° Lower time2.6s Raise time4.5s Lift capacity2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg) Rollback time2.6s Breakout force3600 lbs breakout (1632 kg) Reach (dumped)30.3 inches (76 cm) Height (at pin)117 inches (297 cm) Boom rod diameter1.5 inches (3 cm) Clearance (dumped)88.5 inches (224 cm) Bucket rod diameter1.25 inches (3 cm) Bucket width options73.8 inches (187 cm), 86 inches (218 cm) Boom cylinder diameter2.25 inches (5 cm) Rollback (ground line)16° Bucket cylinder diameter2.25 inches (5 cm)

Loader

Weight1190 lbs (539 kg)

Dump time2.6s

Dump angle41°

Lower time2.6s

Raise time4.5s

Lift capacity2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg)

Rollback time2.6s

Breakout force3600 lbs breakout (1632 kg)

Reach (dumped)30.3 inches (76 cm)

Height (at pin)117 inches (297 cm)

Boom rod diameter1.5 inches (3 cm)

Clearance (dumped)88.5 inches (224 cm)

Bucket rod diameter1.25 inches (3 cm)

Bucket width options73.8 inches (187 cm), 86 inches (218 cm)

Boom cylinder diameter2.25 inches (5 cm)

Rollback (ground line)16°

Bucket cylinder diameter2.25 inches (5 cm)

Transmission

Gear transmission	Typegear Gears8 forward and 4 reverse Clutch279mm dry disc
Transmission options	8-speed gear, 8-speed power shuttle
Power shuttle transmission	Typepower shuttle Gears8 forward and reverse Clutchhydraulic wet disc