John Deere JD450 Steering Clutch parts, clutch packs, brake bands, pressure plates

Email    steeringclutch@gmail.com      for orders or questions.

 
CONTACT OUR OFFICE at 1-208-342-8911

General Gear and Machine
733 Desert Wind Rd.,
Boise, Idaho, 83716  US

John Deere 450 Crawler
JD450 STEERING CLUTCHES 
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NEW FRONT IDLERS FOR JD450 CRAWLER DOZER AND LOADER    375.00 EA  1 available now

The John Deere Model 450's ("plain" model 450) originally used 8 fiber discs p/n T20716 and 7 steel separator plates p/n T20717 (T31732). When later models were developed they used bimetallic discs to replace the earlier style fiber discs. The bimetallic disc part number is T44129. The same numbers of discs were used in all circumstances. Most of the time you can get by with only changing the friction discs. The steel separator plates can usually be re-used. Check them for roughness, warping, or dishing and if they are clean, smooth, and straight, by all means re-use them!

To help "steer" you toward creating a superior steering clutch we wanted to encourage you to use the bimetallic steering clutch discs and to eliminate the old style fiber friction discs. To do this, we have discontinued the fiber friction discs to make sure you get a superior clutch.

Because we have now eliminated our costs of buying and stocking the earlier style fiber friction discs we were able to make the bimetallic friction discs in a larger less expensive volume, letting us lower the bimetallic disc cost from $29.00 ea to $24.00 ea

When shopping for steering clutch discs or packs of clutch discs many sellers do not advertise or really tell you what they are selling!  You will often discover, after you buy them, that the clutch pack of discs being offered includes the inferior fiber friction discs and not the upgraded bimetallic friction discs.  We only sell the higher quality bimetallic friction discs.

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ORDERING INFO: 
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We are set up to offer the payment choices of either Visa, Master Card, or the PayPal option (to the account of webmaster@tractorparts.com)
All items below are in stock and if you would like to get any of them on the way just let us know!  If you are in the
US you may call  1-800-531-9021 or if you are outside the US, 1 208 342 8911.  You may also email steeringclutch@gmail.com for orders/questions.

Our hours are Monday through Friday from 10 am Eastern Time to 6 pm Eastern Time (8 am Mtn Time to 4 pm Mtn Time).  We are located 20 miles east of Boise, Idaho.

FOR A WIDER SELECTION OF ALL OF OUR DISCS MADE
FOR MANY OF THE JOHN DEERE MACHINES....CLICK HERE


T20716 fiber disc, new aftermarket, .....no longer supplied...use Bimetallic
T44129 bimetallic disc, new aftermarket,  NOW $24.00 ea
T20717  steel separator plates, new aftermarket,
$17.00

IF YOU DECIDE YOU NEED A COMPLETE CLUTCH PACK....JD_450_BIMETALLIC_STEERING_CLUTCH_PACK.jpg (282083 bytes)    8 BIMETALLIC AND 7 STEEL SEPARATOR PLATES...TOTAL  $311.00 PER SIDE
              When shopping for steering clutch discs or packs of clutch discs many sellers do not advertise or really tell you what they are selling!   You will often discover, after you buy them, that the clutch pack of discs being offered includes the inferior fiber friction discs and not the upgraded bimetallic friction discs.  We only sell the higher quality bimetallic friction discs.  There are also different definitions of what a clutch kit might be! Our kit includes the bimetallic clutch pack of 8 bimetallic frictions,  7 steel separator plates, brake band return springs,the throwout return springs, the throw-out bearings, pilot bearings, brake band and pressure plate.  You can click on the picture below to increase the image size.
  
JD_450_BIMETALLIC_STEERING_CLUTCH_KIT.jpg (281836 bytes)   TOTAL COST FOR ONE KIT WOULD BE $816.00

JD450 450B BIMETALLIC & STEEL DISCS    T44129 BIMETALLIC FRICTION DISCS 24.00 EA  Will work for dry type or oil type cteering clutches.   Some users prefer the paper over the bimetallic and some prefer bimetallic over paper faced discs. We provide both options.  See below for paper option for oil type clutches.


JD_450C_450D_450E_T82355_STEERING_CLUTCH_DISC_PAPER.JPG (340287 bytes)  T82355 FRICTION DISCS, PAPER FACED.  Some users prefer the paper over the bimetallic and some prefer bimetallic over paper faced discs. We provide both options.    PAPER FACED  $27.00 EA



T20717_JD450_CLUTCH_PLATE.JPG (114500 bytes) The T20717 steel separator plates are often confused with the T31732 plates used in the later steering clutches.  To be sure which plates you have in your clutch the thickness should be measured.  The T20717 will measure closer to .087- .09 while the later discs will be closer to .097-.099.  If the quantity of your discs varies from what is normally required, it is usually caused by the mis-use of the wrong steel separator plates.  The JD 450B used the thicker plates.


JD450 STEERING CLUTCH PRESSURE PLATE.jpg (77743 bytes) To complete your repair of the JD450 steering clutch, we have produced NEW steering clutch pressure plates, complete with mounting cover, springs and levers.         AT18416                285.00 ea

JD450450BSTRRGCLBRG.jpg (65589 bytes)  JD450 New Steering Clutch Throw Out bearing AT17464  (EARLY P/N AT13012)   $25.00 ea

 

AT129806_AT129807_JOHN_DEERE_JD450_450B_BRAKE__BANDS.jpg (64345 bytes) Brake band, two pieces, upper and lower, new bands with new linings, both halves for a complete brake band.
  AT129806 & AT129807  replaces earlier AT18420/AT18418 and AT86899/AT86898 ................. Complete 2 piece band @ $195.00   We ordered enough of these in volume to keep the cost down to make the brake band competitive with relining your own band.  This will speed up your repair and cut your costs by having them ready to install.
  To read more about these brake bands CLICK HERE

JD_450-450B_BRAKE_LINING_KITS.jpg (189901 bytes)    BRAKE BAND LINING KITS, COMPLETE w/ RIVETS FOR 2 PCE BRAKE BAND  $65.00
You will have to heat the earlier style bands, scrape and power brush the off the old glued on linings if you have the glued on linings.  Because later brake bands, if upgraded to the riveted on linings, they will be inconsistent in the placement of rivets. For this reason these linings are not yet countersunk for the rivets.


JD_T23861_BRAKE_BAND_RET_SPRING.JPG (182383 bytes)  BRAKE BAND RETAINER SPRINGS  T23861   $16.00 EA OR SET OF (2) @ 25.00
Also fits 450A,B,C's  550A,B,C's  RELATED TRACK LOADERS 455'S , 555'S and more.


JD_T24433_STEERING_CLUTCH_SPRING_JD450_JD450B.JPG (178747 bytes)  STEERING CLUTCH CONTROL SHAFT SPRING   T24433    NEW   14.00 ea   OR SET OF (2) @ 20.00/SET

JD450FLYWHLCLBRG.jpg (63075 bytes)  JD450 New Flywheel Clutch Throw Out Bearing  $25.00 ea   P/N AM3983

JD9326_PILOT_BEARING_JD450_JD450B.JPG (141853 bytes)  JD9326 STEERING CLUTCH PILOT BEARING   $4.00  (ONE USED PER CLUTCH)


AT25817AT17766AT30757AT352130.JPG (152809 bytes) Flywheel clutch pressure plate AT25817 or AT43120
AT104345 or  AT30757 or AT35213 or AT17766   ............  NEW   255.00      11"

also fits 450B, 450C, 450D, 450E


AT141683AT18548AT21500.JPG (33398 bytes)   Flywheel clutch driven member (lined cluch disc)  AT21500 or
AT18548 or AT141683..............new  221.00



STEERING CLUTCH TOOL
When putting your clutch together it is important to get the throwout bearing close to the 3 clutch release levers.  JD makes a tool for this but as you have probably discovered they do not sell the tool, and asking to borrow one, if they even have it, well.....you are better off  writing a letter to Santa.  Luckily, Grimy Men stick together and help each other......You can download a drawing of the tool from our website (CLICK HERE).   If you can print the file on 8 1/2 x 14 legal size paper you will have a good pattern to get you going.  You can get fancy or just make the tool from a manila folder, cardboard, foam board, or whatever is handy.


Using the above tool, you can follow the workings of a fellow Grimy Man  who has sent some pictures and narrative on how he worked out the clutch adjustment.  This may help you in your steering clutch adjustments. (CLICK HERE FOR Randy Mcmillian's hints)  Pictures below

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JD450 STEERING CLUTCH AND FINAL DRIVE PARTS

JD450 STEERING CLUTCH SERVICE INFO    When assembling the steering clutch,
BE SURE you place one friction disc underneath the retaining ring on the inner hub.

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IDENTIFYING YOUR JD450-450B-450C   You will find different serial number locations on different models of the JD450 series of crawlers.  Below are some files showing you where to look for your serial number and what they mean when you find them.
                   

                  JD450
                  JD450B
                  JD450C

        


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CONTACT OUR OFFICE at 1-208-342-8911

General Gear and Machine, 733 Desert Wind Rd.,
Boise, Idaho, 83716  US
*All prices are in USD & do not include shipping
All prices are for new aftermarket unless stated otherwise
All OEM part numbers are for references only