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John Deere 450C Loader vs John Deere 840
Verdict: John Deere 450C Loader vs John Deere 840
The John Deere 450C Loader and the John Deere 840 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 70 hp. John Deere 450C Loader is the lighter machine (7,575 kg vs 10,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. John Deere 450C Loader is the newer design (1973 vs 1959). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
John Deere
71
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
70 hp
70 hp
Confidence
98%
98%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
John DeereReference
John DeereReference
Four ranges with low-high-reverse power shift in each range.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
crawlerReference
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Steering
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powerReference
Variants
830
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farm tractorReference
450C
crawlerReference
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450C CL
crawler-loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
52.2 kWReference
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Engine (net)
48.5 kWReference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
7.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 110 mmReference
156 x 203 mmReference
Power (net)
48.5 kWReference
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Power (gross)
52.2 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.2:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2500Reference
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Torque
223.1 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
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Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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52.0 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
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56.4 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2Reference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
279mm discReference
dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
117.3 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
49.2 LReference
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Type
two-speed power shiftReference
gearReference
Capacity
49.2 LReference
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Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Pump flow
106.0 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Weight
7575 kgReference
10523 kgReference
Length
417 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
243 cmReference
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Operating weight
7575 kgReference
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Gauge
132 cmReference
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Ag front
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8.25-20Reference
Ag rear
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18-26Reference
John Deere 450C Loader attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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John Deere 450C Loader Tracks
Width
35 cmReference
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Length on ground
193 cmReference
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Area on ground
1.4 m²Reference
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Ground pressure
0.5 barReference
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840 Serial Numbers
1959
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8400000Reference
1960
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8400506Reference
1961
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8400845Reference
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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.