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30 years ago, I spent a lot of time around a 4020 gas. The main reason it was there was "Diesels were expensive". It had several problems, but the biggest two were getting it running and keeping it running. Good luck.
I worked for this guy he had 4020 diesel great tractor. Years down the road at auction. He brought a 4020 gas was like new very few hours. Brought for doing hay. Either wouldn't start or die for no reason. Depression worked on it several times. He finally got feed up and paid to have a diesel put in . 20 years later still have and use the tractor. Good luck. Have a great day.
@@cunninghamfarm3792 It might, I am not sure which model combine engine would work in a 4020. I have a Deere '71 4320 tractor with an engine from a 6600 combine installed.
I still have my grandpa's 4020! It was used on our farm for years as a row crop tractor. It started out as a gas burner but after 1 season my grandpa swapped in a Diesel engine. Have his 3020 and 4430 also! Absolutely love y'all getting some old iron!
Either used correctly is a good thing ! Makes for much easier starting ! I use in all the time on my six tractor...shoot it across ( not into ) the intake as your turning it over........shes off and going
Wow that takes me back. The first one I drove didn't have a cab in it but the farmer I worked with found a cab and put it on for our first harvest. Used it to pull grain wagons to the local co-op which was about 12 miles away. Took about 2 hours to get there and back if there wasn't a line to dump. Great memories!! Thank you for the trip down memory lane
Vise grips in the tool box is standard equipment for JD tractors. We had a 4030. The shifter was so different from the smaller (2020/2630) ones we had, and there was definitely a learning curve with it. We also had a cab like that on a 4320. Other than shading the sun, its particular strength was funneling all the dust from the wheels into the drivers face. Even with the doors closed. It will be interesting to see how you get along with the gas model.
Our neighbors were diehard Chalmers fans. One day we rolled in the yard on the school bus, and there sat a fairly new 4020. Being a Deere fan myself, it warmed my heart to see them cross over. Soon there was a 5020 in the yard. I don’t think they ever fully converted, but they did enjoy there Deeres. We never went beyond the R. What a tractor that was.
I bought a 1020 gas tractor of the same mid 60's vintage in 1994. We still have it and it was perfect for our small veg farm in Maine. The rear tires fell off, the radiator core was plugged and had to be replaced, we replaced the water pump, and finally replaced brake shoes after using it about 20 years. Its not quite as old as I am, but it still starts and runs great. We have a loader but no remotes on this small workhorse. I had a diesel model 1020 w/ high 36" tires that was a beauty, and pulled much better due to improved ground contact. These JD's are about 1000 lbs heavier than the imported small models of similar horsepower, and last much longer. Bravo on your "new" tractor, Benjamin W
I like the idea of an old tractor restoration. Sound like some good videos for us and maybe some frustration and fun for Grant and you, Looking forward to it!
This is how old school I am... that's a pretty fancy tractor in my mind. When I cleared my 1st property, just under 50 yrs ago, I borrowed my neighbors Ford 8N. I would have given most anything to have one of those and always think fondly when I see one. Later, I worked for the county, and we had one or two of those fancy John Deere tractors with sickel mowers for mowing road sides. Never considered being able to own something that fancy. I'm jealous, good score for Laura Farms. 🤠👍
Silly me, I am feeling both excitement for you and the angst of many things to fix. I bought a Deere 302A gas and it was actually really a good machine. Had power shuttle. Then I sold it and got a 2040 diesel. It has been a good tractor after replacing the brakes. May you make great memories with your tractor Deal !!
I grew driving a 4020 diesel. We had 3 on my family’s farm. 2 with power shift transmission and one with a sync range transmission. I did a lot of fieldwork on the sync range. I have great memories on that tractor!
We had a 4010 at home and had the motor rebuilt to 4020. The tractor went from 80 hrs. To 100 hrs. The shifter for the transmission has 3 ranges. As long as you keep it in that range, you can shift on the go. Are JD was deisel with a narrow front end.
Growing up on a homestead in Fairbanks Alaska in the 1960s with a 1952 John Deere MC crawler. I could tell stories about things me and my dad did to keep that thing running!! Hauled a BUNCH of firewood for many years....
What a great find. Before tearing into it: Sea Foam in the fresh gas fuel. Lots of it to free things up. Your ethanol gas will help with Sea Foam to clean the inside of the gas tank. Mag or distributor? Neww points. Clean and time mag. Give the valve guides time to lubricate and valves to sorta clean themselves before tearing it down. New silicone plug wires. Run a tank of treated gas through it before making serious mechanical commitments. You might be seriously astonished. My old 1953 six cylinder runs smooth enough to stand nickels on edge and they don't fall over. I've had it since 1991 (how old are you?) and been into the bottom of the motor to inspect castle nut cotter pins and I could serve food on the inside of the crankcase. It's that clean. Enjoy your journey. I've shot gallons of acrylic paint. Your local paint store will mix identical JD paint for less. Our truck is archived back to 1959 Chrysler Imperial Renaissance red. I love following what you do.
Wonderful!!! We had 1010,2520,3020,and the 4020! You have what was called old style! You can tell by the dashboard and the muffler.its round! The new style had a more oval shape to it!! Enjoy your find! She may not be the Belle of the ball but she'll treat you right! She just needs a little TLC!
My father bought a JD4020 when I was 16. I helped hin drive it home across northern Ohio in the winter. Probably February. There was ice on the road especially the bridges. It was a standard diesel with the same synchro shift you have. We had a small farm. It was our big tractor. My dad was excited to go from pulling a 3 bottom 16" plow to a new JD 2700 with four 18" bottoms. We generally plowed in 4th, and fitted up in 5th....sometimes I would cheat and put it in 6th. It was a fabulous tractor. We had to plug it in to start it in the winter. If it got below 0F we sometimes used a little ether.
Based on comment about carb flooding if gas is not turned off when not running and black smoke from very rich mixture, you need to replace carb float and needle valve.
Reminds me of a few years ago when I bought my first tractor, a gas 1972 backhoe with front-end loader w/bucket. Always starts right up and works all day. Needed a lot of work at first but after seeing prices today it was an excellent buy. Best thing about a gas tractor: They run well in the winter.
I'm happy for you. Around where I am you won't find one in running functional condition for that price. I wish I could. I need one to move bales with and other things around here. But I am excited to see what is to come. This is a fun adventure for sure. Congratulations on finding your tractor!
You guys are so incredibly inspiring. I have watched you fro the very beginning. It makes me so happy to see how your lives are progressing. 👍wishing the very best for this year farming
I grew up running a 3010 Diesel with a loader. My dad got a 3010 lpg and had it converted back to gas. That tractor would eat points and condensers like mad, even after replacing the resistor. First thing I would do is upgrade the ignition to a electronic one and replace the generator charging system with an alternator. Should be a good tractor if you give it the right love.
Not sold on the gas part of it, but I've sent many hours on a 4020 an think 🧐 you made a great decision. Can't wait to see more content on this project 😄. Thanks for sharing 🙏.
The 4020 is a great tractor. I myself grew up around the 4020 on my grandma and grandpa's farm which he brought home new in 72 which my uncle still has today. I had a lot of memories with this tractor in particular since when I was really little and it's a tractor full of memories for me. It was the first tractor I ever rode in and learned to drive on the farm when I was a little kid and it's an important tractor and part of history and means so much to me even today for this reason.
@watermanone7567 : Not necessarily. It more likely needs a good tune-up and carburetor overhaul. Soooo many people are famous for neglecting proper tractor maintenance!
Great buy! But I would rebuild the carb to get it running smooth. Then it will be more reliable. Paint can wait. Excited to see the progression this tractor takes on.
With this ancient Deere and that box scraper and mower from the middle of the last century, you will be farming retro. I totally love it. And Gage, with his Grape Crush, will have something more to weld. Or to teach Laura to weld. And the rest of us are enjoying it along with you. 🤠
"Adventures await" - Oh, yeah. We had a 4010, 3020 and *4520* - all had that then standard transmission. 4 hi-lo gears forward; 2 for reverse on the 20 series (4010 had three).
Have no idea where my comment went. You got a good deal compared to what I can find here in that price range. Excited to see what's to come. It's a fun adventure for sure. Congratulations on finding your tractor.
Great buy on the tractor. The black exhaust smoke is a carburetor concern. Excess / raw fuel soots up the oil and wears the cylinder walls. Also sounds like it might need a tuneup. Look forward to watching a fun old tractor makeover. God bless you guys. Enjoy your videos.
Grant and Laura what in the beep are you doing. Need to do a massive upgrade on the carb and the engine. Good luck with your new adventure. Stay positive and happyp
As an owner of 3 4020s and one gas. First put an electronic ignition Flame Thrower coil, new wires and plugs and then have the carb rebuilt by Denny’s Carb shop. They fix the carb that has a factory defect. Do not fear the gas. Make sure the air intake has no crakes or leaks. That is what gets everyone in trouble. Even a small air leak can make it run bad. From the looks of it a new gear reduction starter. If you regret it and want to sell it for what you paid, I will buy it. That was a good price.
Mmmmm that tractor in England would be referred too as a nail ,it's a good job Gage and Grant are good with the spanners because that heap needs some serious care I wish you luck with it
do a full carb rebuild, refresh ignition new wires and plugs then do a evaluation of were you are at ,run compression check also ,will be a nice tractor
As a former auto mechanic needs a compression test then it needs a carb rebuild smokes black which means its rich needs a needle and seat and float you can test the needle and seat with a vacuum pump sometimes they have dirt in the system take a fuel sample and test for water in gas also him turning the fuel off is a good indication of the float bowl being over filled it will also get in crankcase oil not good either
Nice tractor needs some work but it’s do able nice project. I’am a Massey Ferguson guy but I think it’s going to be something to have fun with getting it to run right .
John Deere 4020 - 1963 - 1972 Total built 184,879 Horse power 107 Factories Waterloo, Iowa and Mexico Original price was $10,345 in 1972 Was the best selling tractor 1963-1972
Factory made 4020 tractor rated horsepower was at around 95-96. 4000 was 97 and I think the 4010 was 80 or so. Turbo can increase the hp. The 4320 was called the "Super 4020". It was 115hp.
We had a 4020 propane, power shift, was one of my favorites. Always wanted a diesel. The 4020 was one of the best tractors, and most liked tractors John Deere ever made. Don’t listen to the haters in the comments lol. Also they are easy to work on and rebuild.
Laura, one of my favorite tractors growing up in SW Pennsylvania! Definitely take the cab off! Can't wait to see you guys work on it! Congratulations!!
You can't beat a 4020. I worked on a farm during my teen years in the 1960's & drove a 4020 diesel. (I realize you bought a 4020 gas). I loved that tractor!❤
We had two 4020s on our farm in northern Indiana. One had the narrow front end which we switched to the wide axle. One had a cab and one without. I like the one without the cab. Great video!
We had one and we put 10,000 hours before we had to rebuild the motor the tractors are all compared to how good they are good they are they are unbelievable good
Looks like a reasonably straight machine. A 4020 with the syncro-shift transmission has one positive attribute that's hard to ignore. Nothing on that tractor will ever go wrong with it that you can't repair right there in your own home shop. They are, as the expression goes, "dirt simple". Where it's had a loader on it for some time, probably the biggest chore will be splitting it to do the clutch someday. Even though there are two of them (drive and PTO) they're about as complicated as the clutch on grandpa's pickup truck. Not a big fan of the gas engines myself, but if you're not planning on doing heavy field work with it you should be OK with the fuel consumption. Start with new batteries and consider tossing in a new alternator and starter. Money up front but it's best to have it in a turn-the-key-and-go condition. Congratulations on your new "toy"!
Even though I'm sure you may already know about this, I'll throw it out there anyway. It's called Machinery Pete. He has used farm machinery from all over the U.S. I enjoy watching his program on Saturdays. He travels around to all the auction sites and Farm Estate auction sales
At age 10 I was allowed to drive dad's 1936 John Deere B because I was big enough to flywheel start the old Johny Popper. No cab or hydraulics just hitch pulled equipment. Current tractor is 1942 Farmall H. Love old iron.
Had two 4020s early 70's in the UK. Original JD powershift. Superb tractors and way ahead of their time. In 2024 i wish i still had them they'd be worth a small fortune.
@laura farms : Always a reason that some machines are "cheaper" than others. Compared to their diesel engine counterparts, the John Deere 4020 GAS engine tractors are very thirsty machines. (You'll come to learn that pretty quickly.) For that front-end loader, it looks like it's gonna need some hydraulic cylinder seal/repacking for the leaking loader cylinders. You're also most definitely going to want to buy a decent quick-attach bucket 7ft or 8ft wide, and a Bobcat style quick attach mount. (There are some pretty good aftermarket choices out there.) I'd also highly recommend a set of quick-attach pallet forks. From what I seen & heard in this video, the tractor itself needs: - (2) new tri-rib front tires (those mostly smooth ribbed hay wagon tires really suck for using as front tractor tires). - A front wheel/tie rod toe-in adjustment. - That ball of twine cut out/removed from the rear axle shaft, before it damages the rear axle seal & housing! - The 540 rpm PTO stub put back in place of the 1000 rpm stub.(the 540 stub is stored in the rear end housing, just above the PTO output shaft housing). - A JD top link (center link) & correct top-link pin & correct category II end ball. - The right rear rockshaft shield/cover (it's missing). - The right cast remote cylinder hanger bracket (it's missing). - A full ignition system tune-up (distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, wires, etc.). - A carburetor full kit rebuild/overhaul. - Cab repairs. Do yourselves a big favor & DON'T be in a hurry to remove the cab. Plenty of people do, and then they regret it later. Doors & windows come off quite easily for summertime use. - Oh, and check the antifreeze protection level. There's a simple & inexpensive floaty-ball or floaty-disc tool for checking the coolant protection level. Just like most any liquid-cooled engine, you want the antifreeze/coolant to be around a 50/50 mixture, which gives ample cold & hot weather protection. Tell your back seat rider in the pickup that a straight pipe for the exhaust is a really idiotic idea. That's a gas engine, and not a turbo diesel. It needs a good factory muffler & rain cap on it! A straight pipe on most any inline 6-cylinder naturally-aspirated GAS engine will only be loud, annoying, and will frankly just sound crummy & obnoxious. The engine is most likely smoking a lot, because it desperately needs carburetor work. Make sure the brass float in the carb is not bad/pinholey & leaking, and that it's properly adjusted. Clean out all of the jets & circuits in the carburetor, and properly adjust the low idle screw and high speed power jets. It's also very likely that the oil bath air cleaner will need to be thoroughly cleaned out (or a new paper air filter element replacement, if someone happened to update the air filtration system in the past - not likely). *Pro-tip: Oil bath air cleaners use the same oil in them as the engine crankcase. I'd highly recommend using either SAE10W-30 or SAE10W-40 engine oil in that tractor's engine. I'd personally use the slightly "heavier weight" SAE10W-40 in it, but either will perform just fine. Unless you like changing oil, there's no need for the older recommended straight weight oils (SAE 10 winter & SAE 30 summer) anymore. And yes, SAE15W-40 diesel grade oil would be ok to use as well, but it's just more costly & unnecessary. Furthermore, the additive packages in the oils are also different for gas vs diesel oils. She'll definitely need an engine oil change, and a new engine oil filter (The filter is located in the inside of the engine oil pan, you remove the square plate from the side of the pan, AFTER you've drained the engine oil). I'd also highly recommend draining the transmission & hydraulic reservoirs and changing out the hydraulic filter(s). Use either JD HyGard Trans/Hyd fluid, or Tractor Supply's Premium Trans/Hyd Fluid, if you need to save a few bucks. DO NOT CHEAP OUT on decent quality fluids, or run the wrong fluids. I'm not "yelling", I'm merely stressing these important points for your own good. Many old tractors in rough shape, like your "new-to-you" particular ole JD 4020 machine is, were often products of very poor, or simply no maintenance. Oh, and one last thing I noticed... it appears someone has removed a pair of the rear quick-attach hydraulic remotes, that would be located on the left rear of the tractor, just opposite the right rear ones that ARE still there. The left remote hydraulic valve lever is still in the dash, and I'm wondering if maybe they incorrectly chose to plumb the loader control valve into the left rear hydraulic valve lines? Anyhow, at least there's still one rear hydraulic remote there, at the right rear. I'd say financially speaking, you guys did fair. The tractor is far from junk, but it's not a diesel, and it definitely needs s bunch of TLC to make it a good, useful, reliable tractor. Not talking out my butt here. I know those tractors pretty well. I've owned a few 4020's, as well as a plethora of other makes & models of tractors over the years. Grew up fruit, hay, and beef cattle farming. Worked as a JD technician in my younger years. If I can be of help, feel free to ask.
