Well guys, if you've ever drove or owned one in thier day I'm guessing you would take the 450D hands down the SMTAD was what most of us in those days called the gutless wonder a strong M or SM would kick its backside anyday given the fuel consumption was better on the SMTAD but since in those days diesel fuel was somewhere around .16 to 20cents agallon and gas at maybe .26 to .30 that wasn't much of an issue. The early torques had issues i.e. you had to pull the trigger and drop the stick and I'm sure the 450 was much the same but stronger and the 450 was a strong 4X14 plow tractor the SMTAD was an average 3X14 plow tractor at best. Sorry guys I was there in those days. PS in cold weather was a hard starting SOB. IMHO
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Today's Featured Article - Converting from 6 Volt to 12 Volt - by Chris Pratt. It's a common problem for old machines especially when the weather starts to dip below 40 and the tractor isn't fired up as often. You are probably used to the 12 volt Diehard, charged with 200 amp alternator of your 3/4 ton that always is ready and always starts. It's this type of experience that brings about the many queries we get for 12-volt conversion kits. Since only a few kits are available (we sell kits for the
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