Massey Ferguson 1450
The Massey Ferguson 1450 is a tractor produced by Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors. It is equipped with a 512 cc 31.27 ci engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW. Transmission: Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90. Drive type: belt. Operating weight: 175 lbs 79 kg.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 14 hp / 10.4 kW
Drive & Traction
belt
Fuel & Capacities
2.75 gal
10.4 L
Transmission
Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90
Operating Weight
175 lbs
79 kg
Overview
![]() | 1977 - 1979
Garden tractorSnapper built
Garden tractor
Snapper built |
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Production | |
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Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
Manufacturer | Snapper |
Garden tractor | |
Massey Ferguson 1450 Engine | |
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14HP Kohler 512cc 1-cyl gasoline | |
Fuel tank | 2.75 gal
10.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
Massey Ferguson 1450 Transmission | |
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hydrostatic | |
Transmission details ... |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 0 OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Clutch | electric |
Front PTO | independent |
Clutch | electric |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Weight | 800 lbs
362 kg |
Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 43 |
References | |
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The MF 1650 & 1450 are new published in 1977, by Massey Ferguson | |
Operator's Manual 1450 and 1650 (1448 404 M1) published in 1976 | |
Lawn and Garden Tractors published in 1977, by Massey Ferguson |
Engine
Engine Detail — 512 cc / 31.27 ci Gasoline
Manufacturer | Kohler K321 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
Displacement | 512 cc
31.27 ci |
Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.25 inches
89 x 83 mm |
Power (gross) | 14 hp
10.4 kW |
Fuel system | carburetor |
Idle RPM | 2100-3600 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Sparkplug | Champion RH 10 |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.020 inches
0.508 mm |
Oil capacity | 1.5 qts
1.4 L |
Oil change | 25 h |
Transmission
Transmission — Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90
Transmission | Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90 |
Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Oil type | M-1110 ATF |
Oil change | 300 h |
Sundstrand hydrostatic with Peerless 2518 transaxle. Right-hand treadle pedal to control speed and direction. Tractor must be stopped with brake pedal depressed to shift range. | |
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M-1110 ATF |
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Dimensions
Massey Ferguson 1450 Tires | |
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Lawn/turf front | 16x6.50-8 |
Lawn/turf rear | 23x8.50-12 |
23x8.50-12 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 47 inches
119 cm |
Length | 70.75 inches
179 cm |
Width | 41.5 inches
105 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 45.5 inches
115 cm |
Shipping weight | 800 lbs
362 kg |
Clearance (rear axle) | 8 inches
20 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 8.25 inches
20 cm |
Front tread | 29 inches
73 cm |
Rear tread | 30.5 inches
77 cm |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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48" mid-mount mower deck | |
Snowblower | |
Blade | |
Front-end loader | |
The Massey 1650 was compatible with the 4250 tiller. |
48" Mower deck | |
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Type | mid-mount Massey Ferguson |
3-blade with hydraulic lift | |
Cutting width | 48 inches
121 cm |
Drive | belt |
Weight | 175 lbs
79 kg |
Cut height | 1.5 to 4 inch
3 to 10 cm |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors Massey Ferguson 1450.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 3.8 hrs
Approximately 3.8 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (2.8 gal / 10.4 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~0.7 gal/hr (2.8 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
Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors Massey Ferguson 1450 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Massey Ferguson Lawn Tractors Massey Ferguson 1450.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)14 hp
Kilowatts (kW)10.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)14.2 PS
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