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by Sparkycivil
Tue Nov 30, 2021 6:14 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 555g grouser pads
Replies: 1
Views: 2070

555g grouser pads

New to me 555g with a 4 in 1 bucket and rippers on the back being delivered Friday. 6000 hrs. New undercarriage and overall appears in good shape. My question is this. If I wanted a wide track machine is it as simple as changing the pads or is the track frame wider on wide track models?
by Sparkycivil
Sun Mar 21, 2021 7:41 am
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD450C third head gasket This is getting old
Replies: 168
Views: 158044

Re: JD450C third head gasket This is getting old

2 years ago I purchased a 1975 model 450c loader. What a amazing restoration job you have here! Beautiful work!
by Sparkycivil
Tue Apr 16, 2019 2:30 pm
Forum: Show & Tell
Topic: New to me 450c and a pond project.
Replies: 1
Views: 5998

New to me 450c and a pond project.

Preparing to dig out and enlarge a pond on a place I purchased last fall. Considered hiring it done which is wise I know however when when hiring or renting is 50% of ownership I generally buy. I read online that this little loader may be underpowered or too small. But I'm betting for my needs it wi...