[AT] John Deere 450C

[k7jdj at aol.com]

I have owned a JD-450C dozer for many years-no backhoe attachment.  Top speed listed in the specs is 6.7 MPH.  I would not want to spend much time at that speed, especially if you were operating on rocky ground.  The 450 is a good machine for it's size.  I have put several thousand hours on mine.  I have rebuilt the engine and one final drive and put about 3 sets of tracks and undercarriage on it.  I can tell you some of the weak points to look at if you want to shoot me an off list email.  Can't answer any questions about the backhoe attachment.  I do have parts and repair manuals.

Gary

Renton, WA



-----Original Message-----
From: Snelling, Wayne K <wsnelling at southplainscollege.edu>
To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tue, Jun 26, 2012 8:01 am
Subject: [AT] John Deere 450C


I need to purchase/use a backhoe and a dozer on my ranch and saw a JD 450C with 
a blade on the front and a backhoe on the back. Not sure if this would be a good 
combo? Anyone use this combo?
Would the JD 450C be a good investment for occasional use as both dozer/backhoe. 
Curious if I am patient enough to get from spot-to-spot on a ranch/farm that 
could require more than a mile to move?
Inquiring minds want to know???
Wayne

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