420, 430 or 440 would be likely choices. I had a 430 with the 62 blade, wet clutch reverser and a Gearmatic 8A winch. It was handy to get around in the woods with.
The trick can be finding one with a good undercarriage.
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- Thu May 02, 2024 10:48 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Most desired older gas machine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 68
- Wed May 01, 2024 10:14 am
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Mounting a 9300 backhoe
- Replies: 2
- Views: 80
Re: Mounting a 9300 backhoe
Welcome to the boards. I don't have a good answer for you. The 550G parts Catalog does not include a backhoe as shown for earlier models. The G series is somewhat different than earlier crawlers. A John Deere brochure on a 550G shows the hoe as optional equipment, but no model number for the hoe. I ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 4:49 am
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 450 C 1975 losing drive power when climbing
- Replies: 1
- Views: 53
Re: 450 C 1975 losing drive power when climbing
271126 is a 1977 serial number, by the list on the FAQ Board here. You could have clutch troubles mechanical at the engine or hydraulic in the HLR. You need a copy of the John Deere technical manual, publication # TM1102, for your 450C. There are adjustments and pressures to check. The manual will h...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Seal PN for nut to reservoir - 420C
- Replies: 1
- Views: 58
Re: Seal PN for nut to reservoir - 420C
Give Lavoy a call, he likely has them. 701-361-1006 during CST business hours.
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: jd420 pics
- Replies: 135
- Views: 517795
Re: jd420 pics
Great news, something going right for you.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:26 pm
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: She's running but clutch doesn't do anything
- Replies: 2
- Views: 113
Re: She's running but clutch doesn't do anything
Have you pulled the pressure plate off the flywheel to see if the clutch disc is rusted to the flywheel or pressure plate? Are all the clutch fingers in place and about the same height? Another possibility is some of the clutch material has broke off the disc and piled up between the flywheel and pr...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:22 am
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 1976 JD 550 dozer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 451
Re: 1976 JD 550 dozer
Try what I told you about pushing on something to check when/if the steering clutch disengages, then go from there.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: looking for mark in vt that sells used parts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 70
Re: looking for mark in vt that sells used parts
I haven't seen his ads on Craigslist for at least a couple years now.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:49 pm
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 1976 JD 550 dozer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 451
Re: 1976 JD 550 dozer
The video that opens when I click your link is of a 450G, not a 450B. The B brake system most likely would not be like your 550, the 450G brakes should be similar. I can't say the guy is right or not, for your issues. You said the left stick has very little action. Does that mean it moves very littl...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:48 pm
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 1976 JD 550 dozer
- Replies: 8
- Views: 451
Re: 1976 JD 550 dozer
Welcome to the Boards. A bit of housekeeping. Posts about your 550 should be made on the Late Models Board, this Early Models Board is for the 2010 crawlers and those built prior to that model. A moderator will likely move it over there when they see it. As for your steering issue, I don't know how ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:54 am
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Straight 450 Left Steering Lever Issue
- Replies: 3
- Views: 663
Re: Straight 450 Left Steering Lever Issue
Start with the complete steering clutch and brake adjustment, following the procedure in the manual. You will be able to see some when you have it open to do the adjustment. If you have access to a bore scope type camera you might be able to look around a bit more.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:36 pm
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Serial Number/ Engine overhaul
- Replies: 1
- Views: 364
Re: Serial Number/ Engine overhaul
As far as I know the tag on the front of the battery box is it. Some have said that some machines had the serial number stamped on the differential housing on the flat area at the rear of the cover. Some stamping in that area may be related to the setup of the ring and pinion, not the serial number.
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 5:29 am
- Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: what exactly do I have?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1509
Re: what exactly do I have?
Welcome to the Boards. The tag in your picture is not a JD model/serial number tag. The tag should be on the left side of the bell/clutch housing, is larger, and has the model and serial number along with more info. If you search John Deere 420 specs (ag tractor not lawn tractor) Tractor Data has a ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:16 am
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: Going Keyless...is it possible?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2701
Re: Going Keyless...is it possible?
I suggest replacing the switch if needed and repair the wiring, then keep a spare key "in a discrete location" at the farm. Find a good hiding spot on the crawler and put the key there when leaving, not taking the key home, many do this.
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
- Topic: 350 loader bucket
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1416
Re: 350 loader bucket
Welcome to the Boards. I am going to say it will not fit without modifications to the mounting pin ears. There are no same part numbers used for the buckets of the two machines, that I found. You say it is local, best to go measure it up yourself to be sure. Measure the ears where it pins to the boo...