John Deere 401


John Deere 401 tractor photo
1971 - 1973
Industrial tractor
Series map:
401
63.0hp
Production
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Industrial tractor
John Deere 401 Engines
John Deere 3.3L 4-cyl diesel
John Deere 3.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Engine details ...
John Deere 401 Transmissions
8-speed gear
8-speed power shuttle
Transmission details ...
John Deere 401 Power
Engine (gross)63 hp
47.0 kW
Engine (net)59 hp
44.0 kW
Engine59 hp
44.0 kW
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Manual steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Open operator station. ROPS available.
Capacity
Fuel19.5 gal
73.8 L
Hydraulic system8.5 gal
32.2 L
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Capacity8.5 gal
32.2 L
Pump flow13 gpm (loader)
49.2 lpm
Total flow8.8 gpm
33.3 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOtransmission OptOptional
 independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type540
 540/1000
Mid PTO Type1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase79.4 inches
201 cm
Weight4390 to 4470 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...
401 Serial Numbers
Location:Serial number plate on the right side of the transmission case, just ahead of the rear axle.
References
401 references literature
Utility Purchasing Guide published in 1972, by John Deere
Utility Purchasing Guide published in 1973, by John Deere
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