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Wanted : Frame for 1975 446
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:08 pm
by naharra
Hi , looking for a frame for my 1975 446.
I’m in western Canada ….may need it shipped but something close would be my first choice.
Best to message me here.
Re: Wanted : Frame for 1975 446
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2024 11:43 pm
by Spike188
@naharra You are looking for a short frame. It will be the same frame for 444, 446, 448. The 444 had a set of motor mount brackets to accommodate the Koehler engine. In the 1980 production year there was a 2" increase in frame length. The easiest way to identify them is there is 13" between the steering tower and seat support verses 15" on the long frame. This frame difference resulted in longer hydraulic lines between the pump and travel control valves. Also PTO and 3pth line lengths are different. You may want to keep your eyes pealed for a holding valve.
The holding valve was and add-on to the drive motor. It controls speed on hills, preventing a run away.
newmanuals//More/Production-Years-Serial-Numbers.pdf
newmanuals//More/cciAttachmentChart.pdf
Re: Wanted : Frame for 1975 446
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 5:53 am
by DavidBarkey
Why do you need a frame ? @naharra
Re: Wanted : Frame for 1975 446
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2024 2:20 pm
by naharra
DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Mon Jul 15, 2024 5:53 am
Why do you need a frame ? @naharra
Someone notched the side section near your right foot where the suction hose for the hydraulic pump runs to make more room for the hose so I would Ike to repair that , and I am a tall guy so I would like to add a couple inches and splice 2 frames and make it a long frame.
I really like the look of the tractor with the outboard mufflers….. if I had a couple extra inches to get on and off would be nice.