What does direct drive mean on a John Deere 450g?

If the same, you have a Power Shift direct drive with pedals instead of levers. The G model Power Shift can have a torque converter or not have torque converter. Direct Drive means no torque converter. You will have an ‘inching’ pedal on the left and a decelerate petal on the right, steering pedals in the middle, of course.

What does inching pedal do on John Deere 450g?

A hard push will load the engine to capacity, and the inching pedal is there to decouple the transmission before the engine stalls. Or, just downshift, or go into reverse, lift blade, etc.

Is the 1994 John Deere 450g widetrack or sixway?

I am currently interested in purchasing a 1994 John Deere 450G. Anyone out there have any negatives on this machine? Or advice on maybe certain things to check out or look for? It is a widetrack with a sixway blade everything on it looks to be in good shape and well taken care of and operates great.

Is the G Model Power Shift a torque converter?

The G model Power Shift can have a torque converter or not have torque converter. Direct Drive means no torque converter. You will have an ‘inching’ pedal on the left and a decelerate petal on the right, steering pedals in the middle, of course.

Is the John Deere 450g farm Dozer in good shape?

I have a 1994 450G (793 991) Direct Drive dozer we use for general work around the farm for roads/drainage/etc. Engine/tracks are in good shape (5600hrs), but I have a transmission problem. The previous owner I purchased it from about four years ago told me he had the transmission “rebuilt” a couple years before I purchased it.

A hard push will load the engine to capacity, and the inching pedal is there to decouple the transmission before the engine stalls. Or, just downshift, or go into reverse, lift blade, etc.

Are there any jd450b units still in production?

The JD450B units were produced along with the JD450C until the demand for the non-turbo engine dropped off. The JD450B units changed over to the wet steering clutches used in the JD450C when the stock of dry-type steering clutch parts was depleted.

How can I tell if my torque converter is bad?

A repair shop, on the contrary, will be able to determine the root cause of the problem just by analyzing these signs. That does not mean that you too can’t tell if the problem is from the torque converter. However, it begins by knowing the symptoms of a faulty torque converter and the replacement cost that will be needed.

What kind of Dozer does John Deere have?

I have been around farming and tractors all my life, but bought my first dozer last week. It is a JD 450G, about a ’89 model, with Direct Drive. I used it for an hour Saturday, and for an hour today, pushing and burning brush.

What does direct drive mean on a John Deere 450g?