Massey Ferguson 1450
The Massey Ferguson 1450 is a garden tractor produced from 1977 to 1979 by Snapper and distributed by Massey Ferguson. It features a 14 horsepower Kohler K321 512cc 1-cylinder gasoline engine, a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission, and two-wheel drive with manual steering. The tractor has an open operator station and offers optional rear PTO. It is equipped with a 48-inch mid-mount mower deck, snowblower, blade, and front-end loader attachments. The 1450 is known for its durable design and compatibility with various attachments, making it a versatile garden tractor for its era.
Power14 hp
Founded48" deck
Model1450
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Massey Ferguson 1450
Engine
| Type | gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled horizontal-shaft |
|---|---|
| Model | Kohler K321 |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 2100-3600 |
| Fuel tank | 2.75 gal (10.4 L) |
| Point gap | 0.020 inches (0.508 mm) |
| Sparkplug | Champion RH 10 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.50x3.25 inches (89 x 83 mm) |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Displacement | 512 cc (31.27 ci) |
| Oil capacity | 1.5 qts (1.4 L) |
| Power (gross) | 14 hp (10.4 kW) |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Oil change interval | 25 h |
Overview
| Type | Garden tractor |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Massey Ferguson |
| Manufacturer | Snapper |
| Production years | 1977 - 1979 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 43 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | flywheel alternator |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Attachments
| Note | The Massey 1650 was compatible with the 4250 tiller. |
|---|---|
| Blade | 48" front-mount (Massey Ferguson 4830), 48 inches width (121 cm), 17 inches height (43 cm), 5 inches lift (12 cm), angling 25°, 2 inches cut (5 cm), 140 lbs (63 kg), hydraulic-lift, manual-angle |
| Snowblower | 42" front-mount (Massey Ferguson 4220), 42 inches width (106 cm) |
| Front-end loader | Johnson 24 Loader, 350 lbs lift (full at pin) (158 kg), 37° dump, 22 inches reach (dumped) (55 cm), 24 inches reach (ground) (60 cm), 10° rollback, 69 inches height (at pin) (175 cm), 52 inches clearance (dumped) (132 cm), weight 370 lbs (167 kg), bucket width 38 inches (96 cm) and 48 inches (121 cm), loader type B205 |
| 48" mid-mount mower deck | 3-blade with hydraulic lift, belt drive, 48 inches (121 cm) cutting width, 175 lbs (79 kg) weight, cut height 1.5 to 4 inch (3 to 10 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | belt-driven hydrostatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
| Model | Sundstrand Series 15 - HT90 |
| Notes | 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. After serial number 1155 a Eaton transmission was used. |
| Oil type | M-1110 ATF |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Oil change interval | 300 h |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 0 (Optional) |
|---|
Serial Numbers
| 1977 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 156 |
| 1979 | 2567 |
| Serial Number Location | Left side of tractor, just behind engine bay. |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 41.5 inches (105 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 70.75 inches (179 cm) |
| Rear tire | 23x8.50-12 |
| Wheelbase | 47 inches (119 cm) |
| Front tire | 16x6.50-8 |
| Rear tread | 30.5 inches (77 cm) |
| Front tread | 29 inches (73 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 800 lbs (362 kg) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 8.25 inches (20 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 8 inches (20 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 45.5 inches (115 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent (Optional) |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | pulley |
| Rear PTO Clutch | electric |
| Front PTO Clutch | electric |
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