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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.
Massey Ferguson 1450garden tractorKohler K321 enginehydrostatic transmissionmower decksnowblowerfront-end loaderSnapper tractor
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