Part of the John Deere Repair Manuals.
This 772-page John Deere 450E Crawler Bulldozer, 455E Crawler Loader Technical Manual (OEM #TM1330) breaks down both machines from track chain to hydraulic control valve, covering the full lineup of blades, buckets, backhoe attachments, and winch systems these platforms shared. You also get the full torque specifications chart and a dedicated section on dealer-fabricated tools like the JT38007 track roller installation tool, so you're not improvising fixtures in the shop. Torque the track shoe attaching cap screws to 163 N-m (120 lb-ft) and reference Group 3260 for the dozer's hydraulic return filter and pump specs before you start tearing into a cylinder. Your undercarriage doesn't forgive guesswork. This PDF is bookmarked and searchable by section, so pull it up on your tablet and find the group you need in seconds.
What's Inside This Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 7-16 | Fundamentals of Service (Fos) Manuals, Technical Manuals, Safety-Alert Symbol, Three-Step Procedure, Information Types |
| General Information | 17-34 | Specifications, Torque Values, Fuels and Lubricants |
| Tracks | 35-86 | Track Systems (Track Chain, Track Frame, Track Carrier Roller, Front Idler, Track Roller and Track Adjuster) |
| Axles and Suspension Systems | 87-114 | Axle Shaft, Bearings and Reduction Gears |
| Transmission | 115-200 | Controls, Gears, Shafts, Bearings, And Power Shift Clutch |
| Engine | 201-346 | Removal and Installation, Crankshaft and Main Bearings, Camshaft and Valve Actuating Means, Connecting Rods and Pistons, Cylinder Block, Oiling System, Cylinder Head and Valves |
| Engine Auxiliary Systems | 347-366 | Cold Weather Starting Aids, Cooling Systems, Speed Control, External Fuel Supply Systems |
| Clutch | 367-382 | Controls, Elements |
| Steering System | 383-386 | Hydraulic System |
| Equipment Attaching | 387-390 | Drawbar |
| Electrical System | 391-410 | Batteries, Supports and Cables, Alternator, Regulator, And Charging System Wiring, Wiring Harness and Switches, Instruments and Indicators |
| Frames, Chassis, or Supporting Structure | 411-420 | Frame Installation, Frame Bottom Guards, Chassis Weights |
| Operator's Station | 421-430 | Operator Enclosure |
| Sheet Metal and Styling | 431-442 | Hood or Engine Enclosure |
| Winch | 443-496 | Controls Linkage, Winch Drive and Clutches, Hydraulic System |
| Loader | 497-546 | Buckets, Forks, Control Linkage, Frames, Hydraulic System |
| Bulldozers | 547-594 | Blades, Controls Linkage, Frames, Hydraulic System |
| Backhoe (9300) | 595-664 | Buckets, Controls Linkage, Frames, Hydraulic System |
| Backhoe (9550) | 665-728 | Buckets, Teeth, Shanks and Side Cutters, Controls Linkage, Frames, Hydraulic System |
| Arch, or Boom, or Cranes | 729-732 | Log Arch |
| PTO or Winch Drive | 733-738 | Gears, Shafts and Bearings |
| Ground Conditioning Tool | 739-754 | Blades, Teeth and Shank, Frame, Hydraulic System |
| Dealer Fabricated Tools | 755-772 | JT38006 Liner Holding Tool, JT38007 Track Roller Installation Tool, JT38014 Final Drive Housing Lifting Tool, JT38015 Flanged Axle Shaft Removing Tool |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| All Models | ||
| Fuel Filter | Group 0420 | p. 5 |
| Track Chain, Track Frame, Track Carrier Roller, Front Idler, Track Roller and Track Adjuster | Group 0130 | p. 5 |
| Track shoe attaching cap screws | 163 ± 27 N·m (120 ± 20 lb-ft) | p. 39 |
| Accumulator Inner Piston Spring Test Length | 65 mm (2.56 in.) | p. 125 |
| Accumulator Inner Piston Spring Free Length | 109.7 mm (4.32 in.) | p. 125 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity | 15.0 L (4.0 gal) | p. 20 |
| Track Shoe Torque | 163 N-m (120 lb-ft) | p. 26 |
| Cylinder Liner Protrusion above block | 0.03–0.10 mm (0.001–0.004 in.) | p. 258 |
| 455E Crawler Loader | ||
| Loader Cylinders, Hydraulic Pump and Loader Control Valve | Group 3160 | p. 6 |
| 450E Crawler Bulldozer | ||
| Bulldozer Cylinders | Group 3260 | p. 6 |
| 450E | ||
| Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity, 450E | 22.7 L (6 gal) | p. 20 |
| 455E | ||
| Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity, 455E | 26.5 L (7 gal) | p. 20 |
