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John Deere 401C

John Deere 401C tractor
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The John Deere 401C is an industrial tractor produced from 1974 to 1983. It features a 3.6L 4-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, delivering 66 hp gross and 62 hp net power. The tractor has an 8-speed power shuttle transmission with 4 reverse gears and a 279mm disc clutch. It is two-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and power steering. The operator station is open with an optional cab. The 401C has a fuel capacity of 19.5 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 8.5 gallons with a closed center hydraulic system delivering 20.6 gpm flow. Dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 177.5-inch length with loader, 79-inch width, and 6807 lbs weight. Tires are industrial type with front sizes 7.50-16 and 11L-15, and rear sizes 16.9-24 and 19.5L-24. Electrical system uses negative ground and two batteries. Attachments include a front-end loader with 3500 lbs lift capacity and a John Deere 9250 backhoe. The 401C was built in Dubuque, Iowa, USA.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 401C

Power

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

Tires

Industrial rear:16.9-24, 19.5L-24
Industrial front:7.50-16, 11L-15

Engine

Torque:160 lb-ft (217.0 Nm)
Starter:electric
Rated RPM:2500
Torque RPM:1300
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:7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross):66 hp (49.2 kW)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel, John Deere 3.6L 4-cyl gasoline
Coolant capacity:12 qts (11.4 L)
Diesel engine details:John Deere, diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Gasoline oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Gasoline engine details:John Deere, gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
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)

Capacity

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

Dimensions

Width:79 inches (200 cm)
Length:177.5 inches (loader-tractor) (450 cm)
Weight:6807 lbs (3087 kg)
Wheelbase:82 inches (208 cm)
Rear tread:62 inches (157 cm)
Front tread:56 inches (142 cm)
Height (ROPS):92 inches (233 cm)
Height (hood):55.3 inches (140 cm)
Ground clearance:13.3 inches (33 cm)
Clearance (front axle):18 inches (45 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2

Hydraulics

Type:closed center
Capacity:8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Total flow:20.6 gpm (78.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives:inboard planetary
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Cab optional.

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Built in:Dubuque, Iowa, USA
Manufacturer:John Deere
Years produced:1974 - 1983

Attachments

Types:front-end loader, backhoe
Backhoe type:John Deere 9250 Backhoe
Loader dump time:1.3s
Loader dump angle:50°
Loader lower time:2.3s
Loader raise time:3.5s
Loader bucket width:81 inches (205 cm)
Loader lift capacity:3500 lbs (1587 kg) full at pin
Loader breakout force:5500 lbs (2494 kg) at pin
Loader reach (dumped):29 inches (73 cm)
Loader height (at pin):122 inches (309 cm)
Loader clearance (dumped):99 inches (251 cm)
Loader rollback (ground line):30°

Transmission

Type:power shuttle
Gears:8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:279mm disc

Serial Number Location

Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the Deere 401C tractor frame, below the seat.

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