Need engine for JD 450 B Track loader

[Anonymous-0]

I have an opportunity to buy a good 450B John Deere Track Loader

the engine is bad in it and I want to find a good engine BEFORE I buy the crawler

does anyone in the PA/NJ area have one for sale?

or can anyone tell me what other equipment, like a compressor ot other that might have the same engine and what a good running take out may cost

thanks
Dave Newman

 

[JDemaris]

There were several for sale in last weeks Country Folks - Northeastern division (NY, PA, and NJ).
One used, and one rebuilt as I recall. I just the newest edition today in the mail but won't get around to reading it until tomorrow morning.

Depending on how much power you want, you can use a 202, 239, etc. from 450 series crawlers, 480 forklifts, 440 skidders, 2510, 2020, 400 etc. farm and industrial wheel tractors, etc. Some later engines, like used in a few 210 backhoes have the balancing shafts left out and can vibrate a lot.
Also, there are some newer light-weight engines with blocks too thin to use in a crawler for support reasons.

 

[Anonymous-0]

If the engine is bad, how can you tell the rest of the machine is good? Apparently the 450's were notorious for transmission problems and very expensive to fix. I wouldn't want to spend money to get a new engine and then find out something else is wrong that will cost a lot to fix. Just trying to give you a heads up. Dave

 

[Anonymous-0]

I know the guy who owns the crawler

one of his employees was operating it when the engine went bad, so I know it was working ok

Thanks
Dave