John Deere 401C Backhoe Loader Specs

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 401C ➔

Backhoe

John Deere 401C Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	9,650.00 lbs (4,377.17 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Std	9,650.00 lbs (4,377.17 kg)
Dig Depth - Ext	14.17 ft (4.32 m)
Dig Depth - Std	15.33 ft (4.67 m)
Load At Max Lift - Ext	3,300.00 lbs (1,496.86 kg)
Load At Max Lift - Std	1,950.00 lbs (884.51 kg)
Load Height - Ext	11.58 ft (3.53 m)
Load Height - Std	11.75 ft (3.58 m)
Reach At Load Height - Std	21.92 ft (6.68 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std	18.68 ft (5.69 m)

Engine

John Deere 401C Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated
Displacement	219.00 cu in (3,588.77 cu cm)
Engine Make	2240
Engine Model	300 Series
Net Max Torque	160.00 lbs ft (216.93 nm)
Net Power	62.00 hp (46.23 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2500 rpm
Torque Measured @	1300 rpm

Hydraulic

John Deere 401C Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	20.60 gpm (77.97 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	2000 psi

Loader

John Deere 401C Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	7,500.00 lbs (3,401.95 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.25 cu yd
Bucket Width	89.40 in (227.08 cm)
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Dig Depth	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height	5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.75 ft (0.84 m)

Operational

John Deere 401C Backhoe Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	35 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	19.50 gal (73.81 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	8.50 gal (32.17 l)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2.30 gal (8.71 l)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	16.9-24R1/19.5L-24R4
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	7.50/8.00-16F3/11L-15 F3
Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.50 gal (32.17 l)
Turning Radius	10.20 ft (3.11 m)

Transmission

John Deere 401C Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	16.40 mph (26.39 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	18.70 mph (30.09 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	8
Number Of Reverse Gears	8
Transmission Type	Collar shift with hydraulic reverser

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