John Deere 4450 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications
John Deere 4450 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1983 – 1988.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for John Deere 4450 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
John Deere 4450 Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Row-Crop tractor | |
| Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USA | |
| Original price | $46,670 (1983 Quad-Range ROPS 2WD ) |
| $67,009 (1983 Power Shift Cab 4WD ) | |
| The John Deere 4450 was the best-selling model of the entire 50-series line of tractors. The 4450 alone accounted for 20% of sales in the line. John Deere introduced its Caster/Action front-wheel drive system on these tractors. By enabling the tractors` front wheels to angle up to 13-degrees, sharper turn angles and larger front tires could be used. | |
| Engine: | 120.11 hp 89.6 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 140.43 hp 104.7 kW |
John Deere 4450 Electrical
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 72 |
| 90 *With Sound-Gard cab | |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| 12 OptOptional |
John Deere 4450 Mechanical
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Differential lock | hydraulic rear |
| Power steering | |
| Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Sound-Gard cab standard. Optional four-post Roll-Gard ROPS. | |
Capacity
| Fuel | 65 gal 246.0 L |
| Hydraulic system | 10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) 39.7 L |
| 13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) 51.1 L | |
| 16.0 gal (Quad-Range) 60.6 L |
Hydraulics
| Type | closed center |
| Capacity | 10.5 gal (2WD Power Shift) 39.7 L |
| 13.5 gal (4WD Power Shift) 51.1 L | |
| 16.0 gal (Quad-Range) 60.6 L | |
| Pressure | 2277 psi 157.0 bar |
| Valves | 2 or 3 |
| Pump flow | 26.5 gpm 100.3 lpm |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | IIIN/II |
| Control | lower-link draft sensing |
| Rear lift | 6294 lbs 2854 kg |
| 7418 lbsOptOptional 3364 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
| Rear RPM | 540/1000 |
| Engine RPM | 540@2200 1000@2200 |
Title serial numbers
| 1983 | 1000 |
| 1984 | 11001 |
| 1985 | 18001 |
| 1986 | 22001 |
| 1987 | 24001 |
| 1988 | 26001 |
| 1989 | 31001 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
What year is my John Deere 4450? Serial Number Decoder
The serial number list shows the first tractor built in each year. The other tractors for that year will have successively higher numbers. Your serial number should be between two of the stated numbers.
The list only includes the numbers of the first tractors produced in each year. Your serial should be somewhere between two numbers.Unless you happen to be the first person to own a tractor, your number will not appear on the list.
John Deere 4450 Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| John Deere | |
| turbocharged diesel | |
| 6-cylinder | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 466 ci 7.6 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.56×4.75 inches 116 x 121 mm |
| Power | 158.2 hp 118.0 kW |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Compression | 15.8:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil capacity | 18 qts 17.0 L |
| Coolant capacity | 27 qts 25.6 L |
| Engine Oil | |||
| Transmission | John Deere Quad-Range |
| Type | partial power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and 6 reverse |
| Clutch | Perma-Clutch wet disc |
| Oil capacity | 64 qts 60.6 L |
| Tractor must be stopped to select one of four ranges. Clutchless power shift between speeds 1-2 and 3-4 in range. A synchronized shift (using clutch) can be made between 2 and 3 in range. | |
John Deere 4450 Dimensions
| 2WD Wheelbase | 106.7 inches 271 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 105.3 inches 267 cm |
| 2WD Length | 154.1 inches 391 cm |
| 4WD Length | 164.1 inches 416 cm |
| Width | 96 inches 243 cm |
| 109 inches (optional axle) 276 cm | |
| 119 inches (optional axle) 302 cm | |
| Height | 116.5 inches 295 cm |
| Shipping weight | 12745 lbs 5781 kg |
| Operating weight | 15400 lbs*Two-wheel drive tractor with cab and Power Shift. 6985 kg |
| Ground clearance | 15.75 inches 40 cm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 96 inches 91 by 2438 mm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 109 inches 91 by 2768 mm |
| Rack-and-pinion rear axle | 3.62 by 113 inches 91 by 2870 mm |
John Deere 4450 Tests
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1459 | |
| Diesel Power Shift 2WD October 13 – November 4, 1982 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1459 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 140.43 hp 104.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.7 gal/hour 32.9 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 117.46 hp 87.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour |
| Gear 10 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 15,015 lbs 6810 kg |
| Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1476 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 1476 | |
| Diesel Quad-Range 2WD April 4 – 25, 1983 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1476 file | |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 140.33 hp 104.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.6 gal/hour 32.6 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 120.11 hp 89.6 kW |
| Fuel use | 8.3 gal/hour 31.4 l/hour |
| Max pull | 15,069 lbs 6835 kg |
John Deere 4450 Attachments
1648 kg
2096 kg
71 cm
396 cm
322 cm
378 cm
6 cm
6 cm
803 kg
152 cm
Bucket width: 72 inches
182 cm
Bucket width: 84 inches
213 cm
Bucket width: 96 inches
243 cm
0.4 cu m
Bucket capacity: 0.6 cu yd
0.5 cu m
Bucket capacity: 0.8 cu yd
0.6 cu m
Bucket capacity: 0.9 cu yd
0.7 cu m
1778 kg
2599 kg
65 cm
398 cm
312 cm
381 cm
7 cm
6 cm
1187 kg
154 cm
Bucket width: 73 inches
185 cm
Bucket width: 85 inches
215 cm
Bucket width: 97 inches
246 cm
1686 kg
2325 kg
66 cm
452 cm
386 cm
439 cm
8 cm
7 cm
1267 kg
215 cm
Bucket width: 97 inches
246 cm
FAQ
Is John Deere 4450 a good tractor?
The John Deere 4450 is one of the great tractors in the John Deere stable, and it has earned John Deere a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a John Deere 4450 take?
Check out the John Deere 4450 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year John Deere made the 4450?
The John Deere 4450 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1983 – 1988
How much horsepower is a John Deere 4450?
The 4450 engine tested at 120.11 hp
89.6 kW drawbar and 140.43 hp
104.7 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a John Deere 4450 tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the John Deere 4450 weight ranges from 12745 to 15400 pounds .
How much can a John Deere 4450 Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the John Deere 4450 tractors starts at 15,015 lbs
6810 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John John Deere 4450 Lift?
John Deere 4450 tractor hitch is capable of lifting 6294 lbs
2854 kg.