Head to head · Standard Tread

Custom B vs John Deere 401B

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CustomModel A

Custom B

Standard Tread

power
52 hp
displacement
218 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
4
Full B specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 401B

Industrial

power
66 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 401B specs
CustomCustom B
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 401B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

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Engine Power

▲ 401B higher · +14 hp (+27%)
B52 hp
401B66 hp
Median Standard Tread Tractor45 hp

B is in the 60th percentile; 401B is in the 77th · 121 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 401B higher · +1 ci (<1%)
B218 ci
401B219 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

B is in the 16th percentile; 401B is in the 16th · 353 models

Cylinders

▲ B higher · +2 (+50%)
B6
401B4
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

B is in the 93rd percentile; 401B is in the 50th · 367 models

Forward Gears

▲ 401B higher · +4 (+100%)
B4
401B8
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

B is in the 50th percentile; 401B is in the 88th · 341 models

B (A)401B (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
ManufacturerCustomJohn Deere
ModelB401B
CategoryStandard TreadIndustrial

Engine

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
ManufacturerChryslerJohn Deere
ModelIND 5Not recorded
Power Output52hp66hp401B+14 hp · +27%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,500RPM401B+700 RPM · +39%
Cylinders64B+2 · +50%
Displacement218ci219ci401B+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in4in401B+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4.4in4.3inB+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
TypeGearPower shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
Length130in191in401B+61 in · +47%
WidthNot recorded74.8in
Height71in85.8in401B+14.8 in · +21%
Operating Weight3,450lb4,451lb401B+1,001 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
TypeNot recordedOptional
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedOptional

Chassis & Drive

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedPower
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc

Electrical

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric

Capacities

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
CoolantNot recorded3gal

Operator Station

SpecCustom BJohn Deere 401BDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station or ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 45 hp
A · 60th percentile (52 hp)B · 77th percentile (66 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 16th percentile (218 ci)B · 16th percentile (219 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 88th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 7th percentile (3,450 lb)B · 20th percentile (4,451 lb)
A · BB · 401BMedian Standard Tread Tractor
Full spec pageCustom BFull spec pageJohn Deere 401B