John Deere industrial tractors

John Deere 401D

The John Deere 401D is an industrial tractor produced from 1983 to 1986. It features a 3.6L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 66 hp gross and 62 hp net. The tractor offers two transmission options: an 8-speed collar shift and an 8-speed power shuttle. It has two- or four-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives and optional mechanical rear differential lock. The hydraulic system is closed center with 8.5 gallons capacity and 2250 psi pressure. The tractor supports various attachments including loaders and backhoes, with detailed specifications for each. Dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 139-inch length, and operating weight ranging from 5120 lbs (tractor) to 10800 lbs (loader-backhoe).
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 401D

Power
Engine (net)62 hp (46.2 kW)
Engine (gross)66 hp (49.2 kW)
Engine
Typediesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelJohn Deere 3.6L 4-cyl diesel
Torque160 lb-ft (217.0 Nm)
Rated RPM2500
Torque RPM1300
Air cleanerdry
Bore/Stroke4.02x4.33 inches (102 x 110 mm)
Power (net)62 hp (46.2 kW)
Displacement219 ci (3.6 L)
Oil capacity9 qts (8.5 L)
Power (gross)66 hp (49.2 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Intake valve clearance0.014 inches (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance0.018 inches (0.457 mm)
Capacity
Fuel19.5 gal (73.8 L)
Hydraulic system8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries1 (2 Optional)
Battery volts12
Charging amps35
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow13 gpm (49.2 lpm)
Loader-backhoe pump flow28 gpm (106.0 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post ROPS
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockmechanical rear (Optional)
Production
TypeIndustrial tractor
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Years produced1983 - 1986
Attachments
OverviewJohn Deere NSL loader, John Deere self-leveling loader, Backhoe
NSL Loader
Boom rod1.75 inches (4 cm)
Dump time2.0s
Bucket rod1.50 inches (3 cm)
Dump angle45°
Lower time2.0s
Raise time3.2s
Bucket width81 inches (205 cm)
Boom cylinder2.75 inches (6 cm)
Breakout force5000 lbs (2268 kg)
Reach (dumped)30 inches (76 cm)
Bucket cylinder2.50 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin)121 inches (307 cm)
Clearance (dumped)98 inches (248 cm)
Rollback (ground line)15°
Lift capacity (full at pin)3500 lbs (1587 kg)
Self-leveling Loader
Boom rod1.75 inches (4 cm)
Dump time1.5s
Bucket rod1.25 inches (3 cm)
Dump angle45°
Lower time3.0s
Raise time3.8s
Bucket width81 inches (205 cm)
Boom cylinder3.25 inches (8 cm)
Breakout force7900 lbs (3583 kg)
Reach (dumped)30 inches (76 cm)
Bucket cylinder2.50 inches (6 cm)
Height (at pin)121 inches (307 cm)
Clearance (dumped)98 inches (248 cm)
Rollback (ground line)27°
Lift capacity (full at pin)4800 lbs (2177 kg)
John Deere 9250B Backhoe
Swing Arc180°
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 9250B Backhoe
Bucket force7400 lbs (3356 kg)
Digging depth170 inches (431 cm)
Loading height140 inches (355 cm)
Reach from pivot207 inches (525 cm)
Transport height134 inches (340 cm)
Dipperstick force4100 lbs (1859 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth168 inches (426 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth124 inches (314 cm)
Transmission
Options8-speed collar shift, 8-speed power shuttle
Collar shift
Typecollar shift
Gears8 forward and reverse
Clutch280mm dry disc
Power shuttle
Typepower shuttle
Gears8 forward and reverse
Clutch255 hydraulic wet disc
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII (Optional)
Dimensions & Tires
Width75 inches (190 cm) *Width with 60-inch tread setting.
Length139 inches (353 cm)
Wheelbase82 inches (208 cm)
Rear tread60 inches (152 cm)
Front tread54 inches (137 cm)
Ag rear tires14.9-24, 16.9-24
Height (ROPS)93 inches (236 cm)
Ag front tires7.50/8.00-16
Height (exhaust)104 inches (264 cm)
Operating weight5120 lbs (tractor) (2322 kg), 10800 lbs (loader-backhoe) (4898 kg)
Industrial rear tires17.5L-24, 19.5L-24
Clearance (front axle)19 inches (48 cm)
Industrial front tires11L-15, 27x9.5-15
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent (Optional)
Mid PTO Type1000 (Optional)
Rear PTO Type540