John Deere 400
The John Deere 400 is a tractor produced by John Deere Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 879 cc 53.67 ci engine. The rated power output is 19.9 hp 14.8 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand. Drive type: shaft. Operating weight: 500 lbs 226 kg.
Engine Power
19.9 hp
14.8 kW
Drive & Traction
shaft
Fuel & Capacities
4.5 gal
17.0 L
Transmission
Sundstrand
Operating Weight
500 lbs
226 kg
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Overview
 | 1975 - 1983
400 SeriesGarden tractor |
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1975 - 1983 | |
400 Series | |
Garden tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | John Deere |
Garden tractor | |
Built in Horicon, Wisconsin, USA | |
John Deere 400 Engine | |
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19.9HP Kohler 879cc 2-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
John Deere 400 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ...  |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 4.5 gal
17.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 1.375 gal
5.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 1.375 gal
5.2 L |
Front valves | 2 |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | mechanical *Linked to the front PTO. |
Rear PTO Type | drilled shaft |
Engine RPM | 840@3500 |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical |
Front PTO Type | 2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 52 inches
132 cm |
Weight | 975 lbs
442 kg |
Front tire | 18x8.50-8 |
Rear tire | 26x12.00-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 400 Hydrostatic Tractor (OM-M48676) published in 1975 | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1976, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1978, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1979, by John Deere | |
John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment published in 1980 | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1980, by John Deere | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1982, by John Deere | |
Introducing the John Deere lawn and garden line for 1979 | |
John Deere Lawn and Garden Equipment published in 1978 | |
Matched Working Equipment for John Deere Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1975 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 879 cc / 53.67 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K532AQS |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 2-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft opposed-twin |
Displacement | 879 cc
53.67 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.38x3.00 inches
86 x 76 mm |
Power (gross) | 19.9 hp
14.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 3500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 3 qts
2.8 L |
Oil change | 50 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Sundstrand
Transmission | Sundstrand |
Type | shaft-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 5.5 qts
5.2 L |
Oil type | Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
Oil change | 500 h |
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Low-Viscosity Hy-Gard |
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400 Transmission Controls | |
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1 | Throttle |
2 | Forward/Reverse |
3 | Brakes |
4 | Range shift |
5 | Parking brake |
Dimensions
John Deere 400 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 18x8.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 26x12.00-12 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 52 inches
132 cm |
Length | 76 inches
193 cm |
Width | 49 inches
124 cm |
Height | 44 inches
111 cm |
Weight | 975 lbs
442 kg |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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60" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
Backhoe | |
The 400 was compatible with the John Deere model 35 three-point mounted tiller. |
60" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount John Deere 60 |
3-blade with hydraulic lift | |
Cutting width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Drive | shaft |
Weight | 250 lbs
113 kg |
Overall width | 72.5 inches
184 cm |
Cut height | 1.5 to 7 inch
3 to 17 cm |
John Deere 430 Backhoe | |
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Backhoe type | John Deere 430 Backhoe |
Weight | 500 lbs
226 kg |
Transport height | 72 inches
182 cm |
Bucket width | 8 inches
20 cm |
13 inches
33 cm | |
13 inches
33 cm | |
Digging depth | 72 inches
182 cm |
Reach from pivot | 108 inches
274 cm |
Loading height | 49.5 inches
125 cm |
Swing Arc | 135° |
Bucket force | 3000 lbs
1360 kg |
Dipperstick force | 1560 lbs
707 kg |
Photos
John Deere 400 garden tractor with mower deck.
John Deere 400 garden tractor with three-point hitch.
Restored John Deere 400 garden tractor.
John Deere 400 operator station and controls.
John Deere 400 with front-mount snow blower.
John Deere 400 with fender deck removed.
John Deere 400 tiller mounted.
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