Ford 450
The Ford 450 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1987 to 1988. It features a Ford 3.1L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 50 hp net power and 52 hp gross power. The tractor has a 4-speed torque converter transmission with synchronized shifts. It is equipped with two-wheel drive, mechanical wet disc brakes, power steering, and a four-post ROPS. The hydraulic system is open center with separate capacities for loader and backhoe. The front-end loader can lift 3500 lbs and has a breakout force of 6000 lbs, while the backhoe bucket force is 9735 lbs. The tractor weighs 11553 lbs and rides on industrial tires sized 11.00L-16 front and 16.9-24 rear.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 450
Power
| Engine (net) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 44 hp (32.8 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
Tires
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 11.00L-16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Model | Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel |
| Torque | 136 lb-ft (184.4 Nm) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.2 inches (112 x 107 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Power (net) | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Displacement | 192 ci (3.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Starter type | electric |
| Power (gross) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1.25 qts (1.2 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 8.7 gal (loader) (32.9 L), 22 gal (backhoe) (83.3 L) |
Dimensions
| Weight | 11553 lbs (5240 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear tread | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Max rear axle | 11500 lbs (5216 kg) |
| Max front axle | 10000 lbs (4536 kg) |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8.7 gal (loader) (32.9 L), 22 gal (backhoe) (83.3 L) |
| Pump flow | 21.9 gpm (82.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
| Steering capacity | 1.25 qts (1.2 L) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Four-post ROPS |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Power steering | yes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Backhoe loader tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1987 - 1988 |
Attachments
| Backhoe | Ford Backhoe, Bucket force: 9735 lbs (4415 kg) |
|---|---|
| Front-end loader | 3500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1587 kg), 6000 lbs breakout (2721 kg), raise: 5.1s, dump: 2.3s, lower: 2.1s, Bucket width: 81 inches (205 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | torque converter |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and reverse |
| Notes | Synchronized up-shifts in gears 2, 3, and 4. Synchronized down-shift from 4-to-3. |
| Oil capacity | 19 qts (18.0 L) |
