Looking at a JD 450

[JDCI]

Hi everyone. New to the site.

I'm looking at a nearby JD 450 I may buy. I'm not sure if its a 450 or 450B but its late 60s, early 70s vintage. It has a 4 cylinder diesel and also has a backhoe. I haven't seen the machine yet, but the seller told me it doesn't steer. I assume this is most likely because the steering clutches are seized. The seller also said it keeps running when you try and turn it off.

I can do the work on the steering clutches myself, but I'm worried the parts bills will start adding up fast. What can I expect to spend to get the steering straightened out?

What other common issues did these machines have? What problem areas should I investigate when I look at the machine?

Thanks for the help!

[Tigerhaze]

Good morning-

We'll be happy to answer any questions you have, but this thread may help as this subject as this comes up on this board periodically. There ar emany other threads about this as well if you seach the archives.

http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... hlight=350

[vestor_guy]

Your best avenue after reading the past posts would be to take multiple photos in detail of the machine.

Look for any cracks. welds where repairs have been made. Check for side frames cracked or clutch housing bolts broken or missing.

Detailed photos of the tracks, rollers, idlers, pins and bushings.

Readers can then give comments on the external condition of the machine.