How to Operate a John Deere 450J Bulldozer (Basic Controls)

A quick how-to on operating my John Deere 450J LT...If you have questions or comments please drop them below! Thanks for watching!!!
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[@Merlin-pm4vm]

Thanks for the video. I am renting a 450 this week. Helped a lot.

[@AmericanTradesmen]

That’s great! We always appreciate the feedback

[@JerichoRally]

Is it required to decelerate when shifting from forward to reverse and vice-versa?

[@AmericanTradesmen]

Not necessarily but I’d recommend it. Much easier on the machine. Thanks for the question!

[@JerichoRally]

@@AmericanTradesmen appreciate the response!

[@longtimepittsowner5589]

Don’t forget to mention the Seat belt. I once forgot to do that Never Again! I was very lucky going over a hidden obstacle . WOW It pitched up and down and tossed me out of the chair

[@ridinrancher9443]

nice video. I have some land to be cleared. I cut most of my larger trees down by chainsaw but have the stomps left will a dozer similar to this be able to up root those stomps or will I need to grind them and/or use and excavator? Edit: for clarity the larger trees are 8-12 inches in diameter

[@AmericanTradesmen]

It all depends on the type of soil and tree as to how easy it will be. Sandy soil and hardwoods are an easy combination, clay and dark soil with pine trees can be more challenging. You should be able to manage regardless of the soil but how long it takes will be the difference. Thanks for the question!

[@ridinrancher9443]

@@AmericanTradesmen thanks for the response! 👍

[@dv2255]

Hey bud is it better to run the machine with the RPMs all the way up by hitting that button or run it with them down?