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John Deere 1450

John Deere 1450 — Utility tractor · 55 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 1450 is a 55 hp tractor, one of the more compact options in its class. It was manufactured from 1984 to 1988. The 1450 features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through a 9-speed gearbox to four-wheel drive. Its listed weight ranges from 4410 to 5230 pounds, making it suitable for tasks involving up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
55 hp
Max power
32.2 kW
Weight
4410 to 5230 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
97 rows
Recorded power
55 hp
Transmissions
9-speed gear
Production years
1984-1988
Verified variants
0

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Overview

DistributorJohn DeereReference
ManufacturerYanmarReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in JapanReference
Original price$16,309 (1983 2WD )Reference
Original price$20,609 (1983 4WD )Reference
Original price$17,000 (1988 )Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Differential lockmechanicalReference
Steeringpower assistReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post ROPS.Reference

Engine

Yanmar 3.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank79.9 LReference
Engine (gross)41.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)32.2 kWReference
YanmarReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke95 x 110 mmReference
Power (gross)41.0 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression18:1Reference
Rated RPM2400Reference
Idle RPM800-2575Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.5 LReference
Oil capacity12.0 LReference
Oil change200 hReference
Power at rated engine speed38.3 kWReference
Max power32.2 kWReference

Transmission

9-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (I, II, III). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range or gear.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)37.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)38.3 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves0 to 2Reference
Pump flow40.5 lpmReference
Rear TypeII/IReference
Controlcenter link sensing with position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1202 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@2250Reference
Power at rated PTO speed38.0 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase210 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase210 cmReference
Weight4410 to 5230 poundsReference
Front tire6.50-16Reference
2WD Rear tire14.9-28Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference
Lawn/turf front27x9.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear21.5L-16.1Reference
Length371 cmReference
2WD Width169 cmReference
4WD Width183 cmReference
2WD Front tread144 to 194 cmReference
4WD Front tread139 to 202 cmReference
Rear tread129 to 200 cmReference
2WD Shipping2000 kgReference
4WD Shipping2299 kgReference
2WD Operating2372 kgReference
Ballasted2980 kgReference

John Deere 1450 attachments

front-end loaderReference

1450 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate below the PTO on rear of transfer case.Reference
19841000Reference
19852201Reference
19863001Reference
19873501Reference
19883530Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps25Reference
Battery CCA485Reference
Battery volts12Reference

John Deere 1450 Height

2WD Hood149 cmReference
4WD Hood148 cmReference
2WD ROPS225 cmReference
4WD ROPS224 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 9-speed 2WDOctober 31 - November 9, 1983Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1505 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use11.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use11.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Max pull2413 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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