Hello all!

[Tom Anderson]

Last fall I purchased a JD 450 CA for $7K. It needs some work but the engine and hydraulics work well. The undercarriage is my biggest concern. I am expecting to spend at least another $7K on repairs and maintenance. In the next few years I plan to buy some land in the mountains and use the machine to help build a cabin. The convenience of having a versatile machine will justify the expense, hopefully. I have a bit of time to get the tractor ready for work and see it as a fun project. Thank you all in advance for any help with my future questions.

Tom

 

[davesl708]

Hi. Welcome. Good luck on the project. We like pics

 

[Tom Anderson]

Thank you. I like pictures too and I'm trying to figure that out now.

 

[Tom Anderson]

Hmm? Well, above is the 4 in 1, 1.25 yard bucket I purchased as a replacement. The existing bucket has a good bend in the clam shell and the replacement is much straighter. I had it media blasted and I repainted it.

 

[Wagtail]

G'day Mate and welcome to TBN from Downunder.

Enjoy the site & ta for the pics.

 

[TBN Support]

Welcome to the forum. :welcome:

Nice pics.

 

[Tom Anderson]

Thank you folks! Here is one more seemingly useless pic. My tractor was missing floor panels when I bought it. I found a pair used on e bay but they were almost $300. I know of one other JD 450CA and the owner let me make a template. $40in diamond plate and some rattle can with a little bit of plasma cutting and wire wheeling and BOOM! Daddy just saved him a few Franklins!

 

[Tom Anderson]

Darn picture didn't load. Will try again.