450C 2ND GEAR
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- MC crawler
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450C 2ND GEAR
I just bought a broken 1976 450 c with a tooth missing off 2nd gear, please correct me if im in the wrong. I talked to two people with 450c,s and they told me they never use 2nd gear. its a lot of work to replace this gear. pull the engine, gut the transmission, remove the tracks and parts of the rear end. im wondering if I could grind off the teeth on the gear and do away with 2nd gear. and leave it as a spacer. that would save a lot of work. or will that even work. im also looking for a manual for this tractor. in case I have to do the job. thank you, Kelly great bend kansas
Manuals can be obtained directly from the JD bookstore online as a hard copy, CD/DVD, or an instant download PDF. I have posted the link and information specific to the manuals for 350s and 450s several times so if you search for my username and "manual" in the search box you should be able to find them.
Obviously there are other options out there if you don't want to pay Deere's prices such as EPay, etc. but quality and condition can vary for an original and the unauthorized versions can sometimes have poor print quality.
You can also ask Lavoy on this site (the administrator and parts supplier)- not sure he has the manuals for the "new generation" models.
Obviously there are other options out there if you don't want to pay Deere's prices such as EPay, etc. but quality and condition can vary for an original and the unauthorized versions can sometimes have poor print quality.
You can also ask Lavoy on this site (the administrator and parts supplier)- not sure he has the manuals for the "new generation" models.
(1) JD Straight 450 crawler dozer with manual outside blade; (2) JD 2010 diesel crawler loaders; (1) JD 2010 diesel dozer with hydraulic 6-way blade; (2) Model 50 backhoe attachments, misc. other construction equipment
I would say I use 2nd gear in my 450C over 60% of the time. IMHO that is my most important gear.
I use 1st for pushing over larger trees etc and loading on the trailer
2nd for most all digging and loading
3rd for long haul of loading and very light digging
4th for road trips to get ice cream.....
Granted I'm always digging in rocky ground and your mileage may vary.
I use 1st for pushing over larger trees etc and loading on the trailer
2nd for most all digging and loading
3rd for long haul of loading and very light digging
4th for road trips to get ice cream.....
Granted I'm always digging in rocky ground and your mileage may vary.
JD- 450C track loader
Serial #208336T
Serial #208336T
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- MC crawler
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- Paul Buhler
- 350 crawler
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I think you'll be happy with this decision. A 450c is a very powerful and handy machine and having all it's features will reduce operator frustration at the very least.im going to start on it this weekend. I bought the gears to fix it. I have to do it now. thank you.
Paul Buhler
Killington, VT
420c 5 roll with 62 blade, FOPS, and Gearmatic 8a winch
Killington, VT
420c 5 roll with 62 blade, FOPS, and Gearmatic 8a winch
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