Case 450C Dozer Operation And Controls

When I was searching for a replacement dozer for my farm, I wanted a CASE but what size? Looking at all the videos I found only two to demo the operation of each model and as one was in depth by an experienced operator, the machine was older than the model I wanted. I noticed how many hits the video had which showed the interest involved in it's controls and operation. I hope this helps.

[@timparker533]

Thank you so much this video sir. My stepfather passed away leaving my mother with many pieces of equipment that I’ve been trying to learn how to run. My stepfather thought us kids were too dumb and irresponsible to run the equipment. Now I’ve been repairing the equipment, using it around the property, and selling them to try to help my mom.
As simple as you might think your instructions are, I’ve been driving our 450c without knowing what I was doing.
I replaced the fan belt and radiator on it so far.
Thank you sir.

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

@@timparker533 thank you brother for the good words. I was in the same boat. My dad always said “ you will tear it up and I’ll have to fix it. So I basically bought my own stuff and learned by myself with a little help now and then. I swore I would never do my kids like that so I tell them “have at it!” My son operated the dozer and the backhoe better than I did. I was a Private Pilot since my early 20’s. Guess I was incompetent as well. 😉

[@KMC2869]

I ran one of those for a whole summer back in 1987 - I loved running that machine - great memories

[@jackrichards1863]

Good man for putting this up. Spoke with a bloke who used this type and brand for many years. Now I understand a good bit more about that conversation

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

Thank you my friend. I dont know what Id do without TH-cam. I have learned alot of things that I normally wouldnt have access to from it. Have a Blessed day!

[@vincentleblond8951]

Thank you very well explained! My father is refurbishing a 450 and i can’t wait to try it out. That’s a grown man toy right there lol

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

The little rascal can push some dirt. Thanks for the good words.

[@alphonsotate2982]

You will love running it.

[@wickedmainah950]

How well do these small dozers handle fairly steep terrain, got a cutting I want to scrape out , lots of sumac and hard wood that's impossible to keep up with.

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

Very well. They weigh 10000 lbs so the footing and strength is more than appreciated. I cut a road from a steep slope in another video that was hard to negotiate on my side by side. Now I can take my tractor and bushhog up or down it with no problem. Check out the video.

[@wickedmainah950]

@@wingandaprayeradventures6758 thank you. I need to check some rentals out, think I could do what need in a weekend no problem.

[@alphonsotate2982]

No problem it can really push some dirt it is amazing first time on one i WAS RUNNING IT SOME OF THE OLD TIMMERS WERE IMPRESSED.

[@HillDiddy603]

Question: Do you have to use a clutch to shift from forward to reverse with this dozer? It appears to me you just lower the throttle and that allows the shift from forward to backward - with no clutching necessary. For example, if you both track levers pressed forward pushing something, can you just slow the throttle and the Forward/Reverse level back to reverse, or do you have to return the track levers to neutral first?

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

Its good practice to slow the engine down before shifting but it is centrifugal type clutch. No foot or manual clutch

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

Neutral is between forward and reverse. Just slow the rpms

[@HillDiddy603]

@@wingandaprayeradventures6758 Thanks very much for taking the time to explain this.

[@daltonhorton3366]

The way the gears are on different tracks you can be building a road and have the upperside that’s cutting the most goin the fastest straightest skid road you’ll build😅

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

Absolutely

[@stanleyshults6427]

Its not slow &fast its low &high range,hell cant u read dcals on machine ,great small dozer 4its size,they will surprise u what the can do,work,wise

[@wingandaprayeradventures6758]

Your wife usually reads me the decals when we are drinking beer!

[@rossgray3070]

Absolute dog of a system, U need 8 arms and legs to get anywhere with it. Been operating dozers for 54 yrs, Case would be the worst with Hanomag a close second, both are not operator friendly and both are dangerous in steep country.