John Deere 1450
The John Deere 1450 is a tractor produced by John Deere. It is equipped with a 190.3 ci 3.1 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 55 hp / 41.0 kW. Transmission: 9 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 4410 to 5230 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 55 hp / 41.0 kW
Fuel & Capacities
21.1 gal
79.9 L
Transmission
9 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
4410 to 5230 pounds
Overview
 | 1984 - 1988
Utility tractorYanmar built
Utility tractor
Yanmar built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | John Deere |
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Japan | |
Original price | $16,309 (1983 2WD ) |
$20,609 (1983 4WD ) | |
$17,000 (1988 ) | |
John Deere 1450 Engine | |
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Yanmar 3.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 21.1 gal
79.9 L |
Engine details ...  | |
John Deere 1450 Transmission | |
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9-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
John Deere 1450 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 50 hp
37.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 43.18 hp
32.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 51.39 hp
38.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | planetary |
Differential lock | mechanical |
Steering | power assist |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 10.7 gpm
40.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | center link sensing with position and draft control |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 2,652 lbs
1202 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@2250 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 82.8 inches
210 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 83 inches
210 cm |
Weight | 4410 to 5230 pounds |
Front tire | 6.50-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 25 |
Battery CCA | 485 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Consumer Products Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Grounds Care Equipment Purchasing Guide published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Loaders, Spreaders and Blades published in 1984, by John Deere | |
Operator's Manual 1250, 1450 and 1650 Tractors (OMRW18976) published in 1986 | |
Compact Utility/Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Utility Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1984, by John Deere | |
Tractors 40 to 85 HP published in 1986, by John Deere | |
Tractors 40 to 95 HP published in 1988, by John Deere | |
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1987, by John Deere | |
40 to 100 HP Tractors Product Information Handbook published in 1988, by John Deere | |
Diesel Tractors 14.5 to 60 PTO hp published in 1984, by John Deere | |
Agricultural Price List published in 1983, by John Deere | |
Tractors Hi-Crop, Low-Profile, Narrow- and Wide-Tread published in 1985, by John Deere |
Engine
Engine Detail — 190.3 ci / 3.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Yanmar |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 190.3 ci
3.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.74x4.33 inches
95 x 110 mm |
Power (gross) | 55 hp
41.0 kW |
Fuel system | direct injection |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 18:1 |
Rated RPM | 2400 |
Idle RPM | 800-2575 |
Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 11.1 qts
10.5 L |
Oil capacity | 12.7 qts
12.0 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 9 forward and 3 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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. | |
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Dimensions
John Deere 1450 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-16. Rear: 14.9-28 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 14.9-28 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-28 |
Lawn/turf front | 27x9.50-15 |
Lawn/turf rear | 21.5L-16.1 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 82.8 inches
210 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 83 inches
210 cm |
Length | 146.3 inches
371 cm |
2WD Width | 66.6 inches
169 cm |
4WD Width | 72.3 inches
183 cm |
2WD Front tread | 56.7 to 76.4 inches
144 to 194 cm |
4WD Front tread | 55 to 79.8 inches
139 to 202 cm |
Rear tread | 51 to 79 inches
129 to 200 cm |
John Deere 1450 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 4410 lbs
2000 kg |
4WD Shipping | 5070 lbs
2299 kg |
2WD Operating | 5230 lbs
2372 kg |
Ballasted | 6570 lbs
2980 kg |
John Deere 1450 Height | |
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2WD Hood | 58.9 inches
149 cm |
4WD Hood | 58.5 inches
148 cm |
2WD ROPS | 88.9 inches
225 cm |
4WD ROPS | 88.2 inches
224 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1505 | |
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Diesel 9-speed 2WD
October 31 - November 9, 1983
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1505 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 51.39 hp
38.3 kW |
Fuel use | 3.0 gal/hour
11.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 50.93 hp
38.0 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 43.18 hp
32.2 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Max pull | 5,321 lbs
2413 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for John Deere 1450 based on its 55 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for John Deere 1450.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.4 hrs
Approximately 7.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (21.1 gal / 79.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.9 gal/hr (10.8 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
John Deere 1450 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for John Deere 1450.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)55 hp
Kilowatts (kW)41 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)55.8 PS
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