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Oh one other convenience, the floorboards are flat/level for the operator. This is a major improvement over the C series IMO. Transmission is a 4spd with a HLR shuttle. Still uses levers for the steering clutches. Good morning Jim. I have found a couple 455D’s for sale and photographed on the net. T...

The 455D has 2 more hp, updated tin work and dash. It was only available as a track loader. The D is the next series, succeeding the C series. Otherwise, it is almost identical to a 450C track loader. I think the X indicates a track loader. The 455DX should be preceded by a TO indicating a turbo is ...

PM sent to oldmetalmender. I agree to send my damaged vandalism guard to you to be measured as a pattern. As above, I would like this original cover and a repo cover sent back to me. I will pay you for the repo cover. I would like to agree on a reasonable $$ for your time and new vandalism guard. Be...

I would be more than happy to lend my panel to you for measurements. I would like my original panel back. I would like one of your new panels (modeled after my original). I would pay you $$$. We would just need to agree on a price. If I can find a tool tray or measurements, I would like 1-2 trays. I...

Nice eye spy catch. Those guys are always very pricey. But they are not far from me. I’m in West Central Iowa. And they are in North West Iowa. Maybe I will give them a call.

I would like to work some deal out that would benefit us and maybe others. That is regarding the vandal guard and tool tray.

Hello oldmetalmender, I had a near NOS example. Last summer I blew a boom cylinder hose while on a project (out in the middle of no where). I inspected all the hoses, and they were at the end of service cycle. I choose to replace all the hoses. I was frustrated and got in a hurry. I rolled the bucke...

I am looking for a few final pieces to complete my 1977 450C trackloader. I would like to buy the vandalism guard for the instrument panel and the tool tray that fits inside the left box, above the battery.

Any help or leads are appreciated.
Best regards, Bruce

I have used a couple different vendors, that advertise in the “Green Magazine” that recondition and restore the original gauges. The tachometer no longer bounces. Nice and smooth at all engine speeds. The face was re-screened and looks original.

Best regards.
Bruce

4 in 1 bucket to boot!! That is a very good deal. Thanks for the post, Bruce

Radio silent. I have not seen a post or heard from him. Makes be worry. Prayers to him and family.

Does the fuel tank have a vent like the 450’s. Have you tried running it with the fuel cap off?

Gaspumpsam has beat me to it, but we are on the same line

Fork moves sleeve, toggle and dogs move inside of sleeve and over-center, locking clutch.

Hello Crawler Buddies,

Merry Christmas to each and all.

Best regards, Bruce

You will need to isolate those identified components. The easiest to test would be the cylinders. You will need to remove the hoses to the dozer up and dozer down cylinders on both sides. I have used made up hoses to connect the up circuit to the down circuit on the same cylinder. (One hose for the ...

Might research Seafoam hydraulic oil additive. Lots of positives on this forum.