Head to head · Industrial

John Deere 301A vs John Deere 401B

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 301A

Industrial

power
46 hp
displacement
152 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 301A 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
John DeereJohn Deere 301A
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial

n = 3855

Engine Displacement

▲ 401B higher · +67 ci (+44%)
301A152 ci
401B219 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci

301A is in the 23rd percentile; 401B is in the 38th · 53 models

Cylinders

▲ 401B higher · +1 (+33%)
301A3
401B4
Median Industrial Tractor4

301A is in the 21st percentile; 401B is in the 50th · 55 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
301A8
401B8
Median Industrial Tractor5

301A is in the 85th percentile; 401B is in the 85th · 43 models

Operating Weight

▲ 301A higher · +135 lb (+3%)
301A4,586 lb
401B4,451 lb
Median Industrial Tractor9,127 lb

301A is in the 28th percentile; 401B is in the 23rd · 49 models

301A (A)401B (B)Median Industrial Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Model301A401B
CategoryIndustrialIndustrialSame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereJohn DeereSame
Power Output46hp66hp401B+20 hp · +43%
Rated RPM2,500RPM2,500RPMSame
Cylinders34401B+1 · +33%
Displacement152ci219ci401B+67 ci · +44%
Bore3.9in4in401B+0.1 in · +3%
Stroke4.3in4.3inSame

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
TypeCollar shift, Power shuttlePower shuttle with hydraulic wet disc clutch

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
Length121in191in401B+70 in · +58%
Width74.8in74.8inSame
Height85.8in85.8inSame
Operating Weight4,586lb4,451lb301A+135 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
System TypeClosed CenterClosed centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
TypeIndependentOptional
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
Hitch CategoryII/IOptional

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discHydraulic wet discSame

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
Coolant3gal3galSame

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 301AJohn Deere 401BDifference
TypeOpen operator stationOpen operator station or ROPS

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Displacement

median 284 ci
A · 23rd percentile (152 ci)B · 38th percentile (219 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 21st percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

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

Operating Weight

median 9,127 lb
A · 28th percentile (4,586 lb)B · 23rd percentile (4,451 lb)

Length

median 125 in
A · 43rd percentile (121 in)B · 84th percentile (191 in)
A · 301AB · 401BMedian Industrial Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 301AFull spec pageJohn Deere 401B