Head to head · Industrial

Ford 3500 vs John Deere 301A

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FordModel A

Ford 3500

Industrial

power
46 hp
displacement
175 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
10
Full 3500 specs
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John DeereModel B

John Deere 301A

Industrial

power
46 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 301A specs
FordFord 3500
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 301A

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial

n = 38–55

Engine Displacement

▲ 3500 higher · +23 ci (+15%)
3500175 ci
301A152 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci

3500 is in the 28th percentile; 301A is in the 23rd · 53 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
35003
301A3
Median Industrial Tractor4

3500 is in the 21st percentile; 301A is in the 21st · 55 models

Forward Gears

▲ 3500 higher · +2 (+25%)
350010
301A8
Median Industrial Tractor5

3500 is in the 95th percentile; 301A is in the 85th · 43 models

Operating Weight

▲ 301A higher · +331 lb (+8%)
35004,255 lb
301A4,586 lb
Median Industrial Tractor9,127 lb

3500 is in the 21st percentile; 301A is in the 28th · 49 models

3500 (A)301A (B)Median Industrial Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
Model3500301A—
CategoryIndustrialIndustrialSame

Engine

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
ManufacturerFordJohn Deere—
ModelFordNot recorded—
Power Output46hp46hpSame
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,500RPM▲ 301A+500 RPM · +25%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement175ci152ci▲ 3500+23 ci · +15%
Bore4.2in3.9in▲ 3500+0.3 in · +8%
Stroke4.2in4.3in▲ 301A+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
TypeGear type with dry disc clutchCollar shift, Power shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
Length121in121inSame
Width65.7in74.8in▲ 301A+9.1 in · +14%
Height58.7in85.8in▲ 301A+27.1 in · +46%
Operating Weight4,255lb4,586lb▲ 301A+331 lb · +8%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
System TypeOpen centerClosed Center—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
TypeTransmission or independentIndependent—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
Hitch CategoryIII/I—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—
Hitch Capacity1,698lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeMechanical drumHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
Coolant3.7gal3gal▲ 3500+0.6 gal · +20%

Operator Station

SpecFord 3500John Deere 301ADifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator stationSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 284 ci
A · 28th percentile (175 ci)B · 23rd percentile (152 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 21st percentile (3)B · 21st percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 5
A · 95th percentile (10)B · 85th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 9,127 lb
A · 21st percentile (4,255 lb)B · 28th percentile (4,586 lb)

Length

median 125 in
A · 36th percentile (121 in)B · 43rd percentile (121 in)
A · 3500B · 301AMedian Industrial Tractor
Full spec pageFord 3500Full spec pageJohn Deere 301A