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John Deere 401B

John Deere 401B tractor
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The John Deere 401B is an industrial tractor produced from 1974 to 1982 by John Deere in Dubuque, Iowa, USA. It features a 3.6L 4-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, with gross power of 66 hp and net power of 62 hp for the diesel model. The tractor offers 8-speed transmissions including a power shuttle option, two-wheel drive, and power steering. It has a wheelbase of 79.4 inches and weighs between 4452 and 6280 pounds depending on configuration. The 401B supports optional rear PTO and hitch, and has a closed center hydraulic system with 2350 psi pressure. Attachments include a front-end loader with a 2500 lbs lift capacity and 4000 lbs breakout force. The tractor is equipped with hydraulic wet disc brakes and an open operator station with ROPS for safety.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 401B

Power

Engine:42 hp (31.3 kW)
Engine (net):62 hp (46.2 kW)
Engine (gross):66 hp (49.2 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:14.9-24
Lawn/turf rear:18.4-16A
Industrial rear:14.9-24, 17.5L-24
Lawn/turf front:27-9.50-16
Industrial front:11L-15, 7.50/8.00-16

Engine

Torque:160 lb-ft (217.0 Nm)
Options:John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel, John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Rated RPM:2500
Torque RPM:1300
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Power (net):62 hp (46.2 kW)
Displacement:219 ci (3.6 L)
Oil capacity:6 qts (5.7 L)
Diesel engine:John Deere, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Power (gross):66 hp (49.2 kW)
Starter volts:12
Gasoline power:42 hp (31.3 kW)
Gasoline engine:John Deere, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)
Gasoline rated RPM:2500
Gasoline oil capacity:6 qts (5.7 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)

Height

Hood:55 inches (139 cm)
ROPS:86 inches (218 cm)
Exhaust:79 inches (200 cm)

Capacity

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

Dimensions

Width:75 inches (190 cm)
Length:191 inches (with loader) (485 cm)
Weight:4452 lbs (2019 kg), 6280 lbs (tractor loader) (2848 kg)
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)
Ground clearance:11 inches (27 cm)
Clearance (front axle):17 inches (43 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

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
Steering:power
Final drives:inboard planetary
Operator station:Open operator station. ROPS.
Differential lock:rear standard

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Factory:Built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Years made:1974 - 1982
Manufacturer:John Deere

Attachments

Loader:2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg), 4000 lbs breakout (1814 kg), 41° dump, 32 inches reach (dumped) (81 cm), 13° rollback (ground line), 121.5 inches height (at pin) (308 cm), 93.6 inches clearance (dumped) (237 cm), raise: 5.1s, dump: 2.9s, lower: 3.0s, rollback: 2.6s, Bucket width: 73.5 inches (186 cm)

Transmission

Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:279mm disc
Options:8-speed, 8-speed power shuttle
Speeds note:Reverse speeds are about 20% farther than forward.
Power shuttle type:power shuttle
Power shuttle gears:8 forward and reverse
Power shuttle clutch:254mm hydraulic wet disc

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:optional
Rear PTO Type:540

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