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John Deere 400

John Deere 400 tractor
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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.
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Power19 hp
Founded60" deck
Model400

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 400

Power

Power:19.9 hp

Engine

Type:gasoline
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)
Hydraulic system:1.375 gal (5.2 L)

Dimensions

Width:49 inches (124 cm)
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
Battery volts:12

Hydraulics

Capacity:1.375 gal (5.2 L)
Front valves:2

Production

Series:400 Series
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

20 Loader

Boom rod:1.125 inches (2 cm)
Bucket rod:1.125 inches (2 cm)
Dump angle:55°
Manufacturer:built by Brantly
Boom cylinder:2 inches (5 cm)
Bucket widths:40 inches (101 cm), 48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm)
Lift capacity:500 lbs (226 kg) full at pin
Breakout force:750 lbs (340 kg)
Reach (dumped):12 inches (30 cm)
Reach (ground):9 inches (22 cm)
Bucket cylinder:2 inches (5 cm)
Height (at pin):71 inches (180 cm)
Clearance (level):62 inches (157 cm)
Clearance (dumped):51 inches (129 cm)

54" Blade

Cut:3.5 inches (8 cm)
Lift:15 inches (38 cm)
Model:John Deere 56
Mount:front-mount
Width:54 inches (137 cm)
Height:18 inches (45 cm)
Weight:140 lbs (63 kg)
Angling:30°
Features:hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle

60" Mower deck

Type:mid-mount John Deere 60
Drive:shaft
Blades:3-blade with hydraulic lift
Weight:250 lbs (113 kg)
Cut height:1.5 to 7 inch (3 to 17 cm)
Cutting width:60 inches (152 cm)
Overall width:72.5 inches (184 cm)

46" Snow blower

Type:single-stage
Model:John Deere 50
Mount:front-mount
Width:46 inches (116 cm)
Weight:250 lbs (113 kg)
Features:hydraulic-lift
Additional info:The 400 was compatible with the John Deere model 35 three-point mounted tiller.

John Deere 430 Backhoe

Type:John Deere 430 Backhoe
Weight:500 lbs (226 kg)
Transport height:72 inches (182 cm)

Transmission

Type:shaft-driven hydrostatic
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
1976:55001
1977:70001
1978:80001
1979:95001
1980:120001
1981:155001
1982:190001

Brakes and Steering

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical shoe brakes
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent (Optional)
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