John Deere 450C

Last Updated: June 2024

Overview

The John Deere 450C is a robust industrial crawler designed for heavy-duty applications and known for its durability and strength. With a track-based chassis system, it offers superior traction and stability on challenging terrain. The crawler comes with a liquid-cooled, four-cylinder diesel engine that displaces 219 cubic inches, delivering a power output of 70 HP at 2,500 RPM and 177.9 ft·lb of torque at 1,300 RPM. The partial power shift transmission ensures smooth transitions between its 8 forward and 4 reverse gears. Industrial tasks are further supported by a 1,000 RPM rear PTO and a reliable open-center hydraulic system. The 450C was primarily manufactured between 1973 and 1982 in John Deere's Dubuque, Iowa facility and remains valued for its sturdy construction and adaptability to a wide range of industrial tasks.

Key Specifications

Category: Industrial

Power Output: 70

Transmission: Partial power shift with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: Track

Operating Weight: 14330

Fuel Type: Diesel

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John Deere 450C Tractor

John Deere 450C vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Average

Greater than 67% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Above Average

Greater than 79% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: John Deere
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: -
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: -
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (ci): 219
Bore (in): 4.02
Stroke (in): 4.33
Rated RPM: 2500
Power Output (hp): 70

Transmission

Type: Partial power shift with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 4
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): -
Width (in): -
Height (in): 95.7
Operating Weight (lb): 14330

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 1000
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: Crawler
Drive Type: Track
Steering Type: -
Coolant Capacity (qts): 16
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: -
Manufacture - End Year: 1982
Hitch Type: -
Hitch Category: -
Hitch Position: -
Hitch Capacity (lb): -
Operator Station Type: Four-post ROPS or Cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Open center