Decisions to be made....

[JD-thomas]

I have a 450 1965 model and a 450C with a hoe attachment any preferences 1 machine over the other or are thay equal in dependablility. Triing to decide to keep the 450 or to repair 450C and keep it... The 450C needs a block

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[KenP]

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[pop pop]

heck, go shopping!!! you might find at least one more to sway your decision,,, or wait till you get 2 more,,, then your wife can tell you what to do with them,,,, anything else i can help you with?

[JD-thomas]

The model is a 7450 serial is a 001866C0 or it is a 001666C0 cant really tell by the pic I took. So that would make it a B right??? Either way it's in very good shape and I think it will be my better bet.
Glad to have you guys on my side, Cause I have only been a crawler owner for 3 monthes and I can use the help....
Thanks for all the input..

[JD-thomas]

The major difference I see in this machine is that there is no tank behind the seat, the seat rotates around like a new backhoe so u can run the backhoe attachment from the same seat... Thats why I like this machine over the other. Just wanna know what model it is... All the B's and C's I see online have tanks behind the seat.

[digitup2]

It's a rare one there are several on here see where it was made It may be French built .Digitup .

[KenP]

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[JD-thomas]

Yes it is a made in fance machine. I am in NC USA, I bought the first machine with intentions of clearing some land my wife and I purchased. And seen what parts retail for and when I saw the second machine for the price of scrap weight I couldnt resist. Since I showed my dad the pics he keeps tellling me repair the newer one and sell the older one. Which really makes since to me too being that is the nicer of the 2 and the hoe makes it that much better. So intentions are to finish clearing land with the 450 and once completed I plan to build my shop and then our next house so once the shop is built I will put the newer 450 in it to start the project. I plan to use the machine on small local jobs I am working to become a general contractor and I feel the machine would be a nice addition to my fleet.

[JD-thomas]

So how do the serial numbers work on french machines? Any ideas on what year? And does anyone know if these are sleeved motors or solid blocks? Thanks!!

[digitup2]

I am sure they are a sleeved motor just the Mannhiem Germany build 4 banger but I am just not sure what cubic inch maybe a 4-219. That is the same motor as a Mannhiem 2120 tractor I know there are a few on here that would like to find a rare Deere like that one.build it up as original as possible .I have seen two in my area but that is it .Or find a good home for the French built on here and get an other one like the straight 450 with a blade Digitup.