Head to head · Utility

Custom C vs John Deere 401B

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CustomModel A

Custom C

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
218 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
4
Full C 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 C
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 401B

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,3215,720

Engine Power

▲ 401B higher · +14 hp (+27%)
C52 hp
401B66 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

C is in the 47th percentile; 401B is in the 60th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 401B higher · +1 ci (<1%)
C218 ci
401B219 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

C is in the 59th percentile; 401B is in the 60th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ C higher · +2 (+50%)
C6
401B4
Median Utility Tractor4

C is in the 93rd percentile; 401B is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 401B higher · +4 (+100%)
C4
401B8
Median Utility Tractor12

C is in the 4th percentile; 401B is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

C (A)401B (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCustom CJohn Deere 401BDifference
ManufacturerCustomJohn Deere
ModelC401B
CategoryUtilityIndustrial

Engine

SpecCustom CJohn Deere 401BDifference
ManufacturerChryslerJohn Deere
ModelIND 5Not recorded
Power Output52hp66hp401B+14 hp · +27%
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,500RPM401B+700 RPM · +39%
Cylinders64C+2 · +50%
Displacement218ci219ci401B+1 ci · <1%
Bore3.3in4in401B+0.7 in · +21%
Stroke4.4in4.3inC+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

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

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCustom CJohn Deere 401BDifference
Length128in191in401B+63 in · +49%
WidthNot recorded74.8in
Height68in85.8in401B+17.8 in · +26%
Operating Weight3,450lb4,451lb401B+1,001 lb · +29%

Hydraulics

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

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCustom CJohn Deere 401BDifference
TypeNot recordedOptional
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm

Hitch & Towing

SpecCustom CJohn Deere 401BDifference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedOptional

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecCustom CJohn Deere 401BDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric

Capacities

SpecCustom CJohn Deere 401BDifference
CoolantNot recorded3gal

Operator Station

SpecCustom CJohn Deere 401BDifference
TypeNot recordedOpen operator station or ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 60th percentile (66 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 59th percentile (218 ci)B · 60th percentile (219 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 4th percentile (4)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 29th percentile (3,450 lb)B · 43rd percentile (4,451 lb)
A · CB · 401BMedian Utility Tractor
Full spec pageCustom CFull spec pageJohn Deere 401B