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1965-1971
1,814.37 kg Breakout force
2.53 m Loader dump height
0.73 m Loader dump reach
196.59 Nm Max torque
44 kw Net power
4,762 kg Operating weight

An early-generation backhoe loader built for simplicity and steady site work, the John Deere 400 combines a 4-cylinder Deere engine with practical digging and loading capability. With 44 kW net power and compact dimensions, it suits light construction, trenching, and rural maintenance on a tight budget.

Net power 44 kW

Operating weight ~4,762 kg

Breakout force ~1,814 kg

Loader dump height 2.53 m

Closed-center hydraulics

Constant-mesh transmission

Price range AED 32K–51K

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Makana rating

Owner rating

 | 3

Market average

AED 51,000

Starting from

AED 32,000

John deere 400 Technical specifications

Engine

Bore

9.91 cm

Displacement

3300.36 cu cm

Engine make

John Deere

Max torque

196.59 Nm

Net power

44 kw

Number of cylinders

4

Power measured @

2,500 rpm

Stroke

10.92 cm

Torque measured @

1,300 rpm

Loader

Breakout force

1814.37 kg

Loader dump height

2.53 m

Loader dump reach

0.73 m

Service refill capacities

Cooling fluid cap

11.73 liter

Fuel cap

73.81 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

40.88 liter

Refill capacities

Engine oil cap

6.81 liter

Tires

Front tires size (2WD)

7.50-16

Rear tires size

13.6-28

Dimensions

Front tread range

142.24 cm

Height - top of cab

2.04 m

Rear tread range

198.12 cm

Overall Length

3.23 m

Overall Width

1.92 m

Wheelbase

2.1 m

General

Max speed forward

25.91 kph

Operating voltage

12 V

Operating weight

4,762 kg

Transmission type

Constant mesh

Transmission

Max speed reverse

7.72 kph

Number of forward gears

8

Number of reverse gears

4

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

105.98 lpm

Pump type

Closed center

Relief valve pressure

155.13 bar

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John deere 400 expert review

Reviewed by Rizwan R. on January 29, 2026

Overview

The John Deere 400 delivers 44 kW of net power with simple mechanics for light digging and loading on a tight budget.

Pros Simple mechanical layout, closed-center hydraulics, affordable entry price.
Cons Low breakout force and dated ergonomics.

Efficiency

With 44 kW and 4,762 kg operating weight, the JD400 favors steady light-duty productivity.

In Cabin

Basic controls and minimal insulation reflect its 1960s-era design.

In Comparison

Compared with John Deere 310 and 315, the 400 trades performance for lower cost.

Final Verdict

A 3-star classic backhoe loader for budget-focused light-duty applications.

John deere 400 owner rating

John deere 400 Backhoe loaders [1965-1971]

1965-1971

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.7

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.7

features

4.3

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Cheap to buy and easy to keep running with basic tools.
Cons
Breakout power feels weak in compacted soil.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

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John deere 400 similar models

Highlight differences
John deere 400
400
John deere 310SG
310SG
John deere 315C
315C
Engine
Bore 9.91 cm
Bore 9.4 cm
Bore -
Displacement 3,300.36 cu cm
Displacement 3,326.58 cu cm
Displacement 3,916.52 cu cm
Engine make John Deere
Engine make -
Engine make -
Max torque 196.59 Nm
Max torque 174.9 Nm
Max torque 260.31 Nm
Net power 44 kw
Net power 52.42 kw
Net power 49.96 kw
Number of cylinders 4
Number of cylinders 3
Number of cylinders 4
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Power measured @ 2,500 rpm
Power measured @ 2,200 rpm
Stroke 10.92 cm
Stroke 11.94 cm
Stroke -
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,300 rpm
Torque measured @ 1,200 rpm
Aspiration -
Aspiration Naturally aspirated
Aspiration -
Gross power -
Gross power 55.41 kw
Gross power 52.95 kw
Emissions -
Emissions Tier 2
Emissions -
Torque rise -
Torque rise 38 %
Torque rise 0.2 %
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 65 Amh
Years 1965-1971
Years 1996-2021
Years 1986-1998
Market Average AED 51,000
Market Average AED 605,000
Market Average AED 199,000
Price AED 32,000
Price AED 182,000
Price AED 181,000
Loader
Breakout force 1,814.37 kg
Breakout force 45.4 kg
Breakout force 4,241.09 kg
Loader dump height 2.53 m
Loader dump height 2,590 mm
Loader dump height 3.35 m
Loader dump reach 0.73 m
Loader dump reach 911 mm
Loader dump reach -
Loader digging depth -
Loader digging depth 147 mm
Loader digging depth 45.72 cm
Service refill capacities
Cooling fluid cap 11.73 liter
Cooling fluid cap 3.03 liter
Cooling fluid cap 16.28 liter
Fuel cap 73.81 liter
Fuel cap 73.81 liter
Fuel cap 98.41 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 40.88 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 32.17 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 79.49 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 77.59 liter
Transmission fluid cap 7.19 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 16 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 8.5 liter
Front axle fluid capacity 22.71 liter
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap 6.81 liter
Engine oil cap 8.5 liter
Engine oil cap 8.71 liter
Tires
Front tires size (2WD) 7.50-16
Front tires size (2WD) 7.50-16
Front tires size (2WD) 11L-16,8PRF3/10.5/-18,8PRTG2
Rear tires size 13.6-28
Rear tires size 16.9-24
Rear tires size 16.9-28,10PR,R1/R4
Dimensions
Front tread range 142.24 cm
Front tread range -
Front tread range -
Height - top of cab 2.04 m
Height - top of cab -
Height - top of cab 2.62 m
Rear tread range 198.12 cm
Rear tread range -
Rear tread range -
Overall Length 3.23 m
Overall Length 3.08 m
Overall Length 5.52 m
Overall Width 1.92 m
Overall Width 1.92 m
Overall Width 2.38 m
Wheelbase 2.1 m
Wheelbase 2.18 m
Wheelbase 2.1 m
Transport length -
Transport length 7 m
Transport length -
Transport width -
Transport width 2 m
Transport width -
Ground clearance -
Ground clearance 0.4 m
Ground clearance 0.37 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius -
Turning radius 3.02 m
General
Max speed forward 25.91 kph
Max speed forward 33 kph
Max speed forward 40.72 kph
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage -
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating weight 4,762 kg
Operating weight 6,124 kg
Operating weight 6,282 kg
Transmission type Constant mesh
Transmission type Collar Shift
Transmission type 4-speed helical gear, synchronized, collar shift transmission with hydraulic reverser
Engine model -
Engine model Cat C3.3B
Engine model 4039D
Bucket width -
Bucket width 610 mm
Bucket width 233 cm
Tire size -
Tire size (F) 12.5/80-18, 10 PR, (R) 19.5L-24, 8 PR R4
Tire size -
Bucket capacity -
Bucket capacity 0.21 m3
Bucket capacity 0.99 cu m
Lifting capacity -
Lifting capacity 3,332 kg
Lifting capacity -
Transmission
Max speed reverse 7.72 kph
Max speed reverse -
Max speed reverse 36.69 kph
Number of forward gears 8
Number of forward gears 8
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Number of reverse gears 4
Hydraulic system
Pump flow cap 105.98 lpm
Pump flow cap 87.06 lpm
Pump flow cap 132.48 lpm
Pump type Closed center
Pump type Gear open center
Pump type Open center
Relief valve pressure 155.13 bar
Relief valve pressure 34.47 bar
Relief valve pressure 186.16 bar
Operating specifications
Rack back angle -
Rack back angle 45 º
Rack back angle -
Brake system -
Brake system Power-assisted, hydraulic wet disc, mounted inboard, self adjusting and self equalizing
Brake system -
Cab sound -
Cab sound 97 dBA
Cab sound -
Exterior sound -
Exterior sound 111 dBA
Exterior sound -
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe digging depth -
Extended backhoe digging depth 5.15 m
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height -
Extended backhoe dump height 3.6 m
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach -
Extended backhoe dump reach 7.71 m
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel -
Extended backhoe reach from swivel 6.43 m
Backhoe
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe dump height 3,430 m
Backhoe dump height -
Backhoe reach from swivel -
Backhoe reach from swivel 5,560 m
Backhoe reach from swivel 5.33 m
Bucket rotation -
Bucket rotation 190 degrees
Bucket rotation -
Backhoe dump reach -
Backhoe dump reach 1,190 m
Backhoe dump reach -
Backhoe digging depth -
Backhoe digging depth 4,420 mm
Backhoe digging depth 4.3 m
Attachments
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force -
Bucket digging force 5,170.96 kg

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