John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 401C

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°