John Deere lawn tractors
John Deere 400
The John Deere 400 is a garden tractor produced from 1975 to 1983. It features a 19.9 hp Kohler 879cc 2-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin configuration. The tractor uses a Sundstrand shaft-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds in two ranges. It has a wheelbase of 52 inches, weighs 975 lbs, and is equipped with power steering and mechanical shoe brakes. The 400 supports various attachments including a 60" mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, front-end loader, and backhoe. It was built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA.
Power19 hp
Founded60" deck
Model400
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 400
Power
| Power | 19.9 hp |
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Engine
| Type | gasoline |
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| Model | Kohler K532AQS |
| Cylinders | 2-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 3500 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.00 inches (86 x 76 mm) |
| Displacement | 879 cc (53.67 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 3 qts (2.8 L) |
| Configuration | air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
| Power (gross) | 19.9 hp (14.8 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 50 h |
Capacity
| Fuel | 4.5 gal (17.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 1.375 gal (5.2 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 49 inches (124 cm) |
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| Height | 44 inches (111 cm) |
| Length | 76 inches (193 cm) |
| Weight | 975 lbs (442 kg) |
| Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
| Wheelbase | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 1.375 gal (5.2 L) |
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| Front valves | 2 |
Production
| Series | 400 Series |
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| Category | Garden tractor |
| Years produced | 1975 - 1983 |
| Manufactured in | Horicon, Wisconsin, USA |
Attachments
| Overview | 60" mid-mount mower deck, Snowblower, Blade, Front-end loader, Backhoe |
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| 20 Loader | Boom rod1.125 inches (2 cm) Bucket rod1.125 inches (2 cm) Dump angle55° Manufacturerbuilt by Brantly Boom cylinder2 inches (5 cm) Bucket widths40 inches (101 cm), 48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm) Lift capacity500 lbs (226 kg) full at pin Breakout force750 lbs (340 kg) Reach (dumped)12 inches (30 cm) Reach (ground)9 inches (22 cm) Bucket cylinder2 inches (5 cm) Height (at pin)71 inches (180 cm) Clearance (level)62 inches (157 cm) Clearance (dumped)51 inches (129 cm) |
| 54" Blade | Cut3.5 inches (8 cm) Lift15 inches (38 cm) ModelJohn Deere 56 Mountfront-mount Width54 inches (137 cm) Height18 inches (45 cm) Weight140 lbs (63 kg) Angling30° Featureshydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle |
| 60" Mower deck | Typemid-mount John Deere 60 Driveshaft Blades3-blade with hydraulic lift Weight250 lbs (113 kg) Cut height1.5 to 7 inch (3 to 17 cm) Cutting width60 inches (152 cm) Overall width72.5 inches (184 cm) |
| 46" Snow blower | Typesingle-stage ModelJohn Deere 50 Mountfront-mount Width46 inches (116 cm) Weight250 lbs (113 kg) Featureshydraulic-lift |
| Additional info | The 400 was compatible with the John Deere model 35 three-point mounted tiller. |
| John Deere 430 Backhoe | TypeJohn Deere 430 Backhoe Weight500 lbs (226 kg) Transport height72 inches (182 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
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| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Controls | Throttle, Forward/Reverse, Brakes, Range shift, Parking brake |
| Oil type | Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
| Manufacturer | Sundstrand |
| Oil capacity | 5.5 qts (5.2 L) |
| Oil change interval | 500 h |
Serial Numbers
| 1975 | 30001 |
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| 1976 | 55001 |
| 1977 | 70001 |
| 1978 | 80001 |
| 1979 | 95001 |
| 1980 | 120001 |
| 1981 | 155001 |
| 1982 | 190001 |
Brakes and Steering
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical shoe brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent (Optional) |
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| Front PTO | independent |
| Engine RPM | 840@3500 |
| Rear PTO Type | drilled shaft |
| Front PTO Type | 2100 |
| Rear PTO Clutch | mechanical (Linked to the front PTO.) |
| Front PTO Clutch | mechanical |