the COMPLETE guide to the Farmall F-20: history, unique features, restoration tips 

I think that the older tractors look SO much better than the new ones. And the fact that they typically run so good

Time to see another episode of the older lineup! I enjoy watching you get the old girls out.

You missed your calling as an architect, Pete, you are a natural teacher.

Wow. I stumbled across this from another farming site and all I can say is that... You sir, need your own show in the History Channel. Such a well done video and the presentation and information were first class. I'm not even a farmer and I loved the info and in-depth explanations. Fantastic job!

i have not had a better professorial lecture in all my years....have learned more from this about tractors, engines, magnetos and others....all in one lecture....outstanding is an understatement....

I really enjoyed the detailed explanation of the tractor parts. I would enjoy seeing additional tractors highlighted in the same way.

Prior to this video I was afraid of this series of tractors I had little knowledge of these. This video is hugely informative and a wealth of knowledge packed tight into 39 minutes. You didn't waste one second it is well put together with SO MUCH INFORMATION, WOW!

I cultivated corn with my Dad's F20 when I was 10 years old, I am 65 now. It was a 39 we would fill silos and haul manure on a 30 cow dairy

Wow, thanks for the video, I learned a lot. My Dad parked a 1938 f 20 in the barn in 1961 and died. I was 9 years old and have wanted to get it running again ever since. I'm retired now and have time to work with it. This video explained many things that should help me get it going again.

Loved the video on the f20. Please do more when possible. Greatly enjoy all of you and your wife's lives being shared. Thanks much.

I know nothing about tractors and somehow could not stop watching this. Really awesome job on a sweaty day. I love old tech...everything was analogue and a fixable to the common man. Now everything is so tech and built to fail that it’s obsolete in one cycle.

I just commented on another video of Peter's, about how much I loved his tractor. And here we are!

Hello from the UK as an Agricultural engineer working for a IH Franchise , I worked on Farmall tractors in the early 1960's so I think I'm qualified to say your description in the clip is excellent and your restoration brilliant well done

That Sir was absolutely brilliant. Good detailed technical content, fascinating. Thank you.

Your memory bank is outstanding, it’s amazing how much knowledge you have in so many subjects! I’m currently in the process of getting my first Dexters thanks to you, I’m really looking forward to the day I get my puppy cows 😂 on my Virginia homestead! Stay safe Pete and God bless you and your family!

My father bought an F-20 in 1957 and it was used regularly until 2003. He always thought it was a 1936. It looked identical to yours except it had hand brakes and the seat was different. It had a channel iron stuck straight back with the seat on the end. Where was a spring at the front of the channel but it didn't help much. Never had a muffler on it, just a straight pipe. Probably why I still have ringing in my ears. Thanks for the memories.

I knew Dick Stoyell for years he lived a few houses down the road. Thanks for mentioning him. Wealth of knowledge.

I drove my Grandpa's F20 in a parade 12 or 13 years ago. It was a lot of fun.

By the way, I understand time is a premium for you during these months, but longer videos regarding tech information revealing your knowledge of your farming equipment is always a good thing...I’m a physician, but I consider myself an auto mechanic, gunsmith, Jeep restoration expert, welder, carpenter, veterinarian, landscaper, and many other trades...all novice of course 😂, and when you have land and wear many different hats throughout the year keeping things going you tend to gravitate towards others with significant knowledge bases for support such as you...I really need to get back to work on some things but binge watching your videos late at night like this has been a guilty pleasure 😃👍

Outstanding video! Your passion for these Farmall tractors is palpable. I am really looking forward to more in this series.

I always enjoy anything to do with vintage tractors and implements. They bring back a ton of memories from my younger years on the farm. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Fantastically produced video. Absolutely, I would love to see more like this.

My father bought and restored an F-12 with steel rear wheels and 1 single wheel up front, very rare. He had one as a kid but his father (my grandfather) donated it where it is still in display today. Took my father a long time to find one exactly like it

Another sweet video Pete, thanks for taking us along for the ride!

Great series, looking forward to seeing the next in-depth presentation!

This was great. Love the longer vid. Yes do more like this please. It is very nice to hear the descriptive history and how every part of the tractor relates. Plus a extended time we get to look closely at this beautiful machine is much appreciated. I have not felt this relaxed in weeks. Thanks.

I grew up around these tractors and your history lesson and tutorial was appreciated. Almost all of the men that used these are gone. Thanks

Absolutely fantastic video, Pete. Totally informative & not a dull second in it. Great narrative & my hat is off to you. Thank you so very much for sharing this. Stay well my friend.

I really enjoyed the video Pete. Great kickoff to your series on in-depth look at each of your tractors. Can’t wait till you get to your Farmall H because I have one too. Your love of your F-20 tractor is very apparent, and your knowledge level of bygone technologies is impressive.

Pete your explanation of the operation and manufacture of what’s obviously a masterpiece of American engineering and creativity for the date has to be the best described that would make a modern nuclear physicist blush.

Thanks Pete, I love to learn about the old tractors. I spent many days back in the 70's sitting on the fender of a 966.

That was an excellently delivered “lecture” on the unique features of this tractor. Amazing engineering for its time. Well worth minding and maintaining for future generations to see.

Pete, you are a perfectionists, and once the restoration is done, people will know that it was done right. You certainly know your machines.

Great video, and yes I would like to see more videos like this of your other Tractors. Great story about your F20 can tell you love this Tractor. Thanks for sharing the History and your knowledge about these great Farmall Tractors 👍👍

One of the best informative videos I have seen on older farmalls

A+ video. I'd definitely like to see more of them. The detailed look into the different features is cool.

Love the detailed in depth information on this tractor. Thank you.

Thanks for doing this video. Had no clue about some of the things to do when cranking one of theses tractors, especially the F-20 I have. Thanks again!

What a great video. Solid, in-depth information and no BS. I love when you can watch and learn and not have to endure over-production and shameless self-promotion. What a pleasure to watch. Thank you!

Great video and highly informative. There were far more "features" on those old F-20's than I would ever have imagined. You covered everything possible on that tractor.......I liked it a lot!

Amazing to watch. Like visiting a tractor museum. Thank you for all your hard work and your many efforts to share this valuable history. I feel honored to see this and you. Thank you.

WOW!!! Jam packed with excellent info and detail. What a joy to watch. Spent a lot of my childhood on a Farmall 140. A lot of the oddities on the 140 make sense now.

I've often wondered what I was looking at when this type of tractor appeared. Thanks for the very informative video. You explained everything so clearly.

My grandfather has a cub lo boy and a Super A. I find them very interesting. I enjoy watching your videos to learn more about tractors like these. Thanks for the great content!

LOVE this!!!! Makes me feel as though I'm THERE, working on the beautiful F-20!

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Mechanics are a hobby of mine and you have a gift for explaining how things operate. I hope you continue making these for years to come. Thanks

Pete you just infinitely increased my knowledge and respect for the machinery and ingenuity of the early manufacturers. Fascinating stuff. I now understand my uncles fascination with tractor restoration!

Yes, I'd enjoy learning about each one of your tractors as you can tell us so much about them and their history.

"Seems like that's what we're always trying to do in this world - prove to people what we can do." Came for the old tractor, stayed for the hidden wisdom.

Spectacular video! You know your tractor and you do a great job of passing along your knowledge. Thanks much.

Loved 🥰 the history lesson about old tractors, and the Farmall F 20. Really like 👍 the thought 💭 put into the manufacturing of this beast. Thanks so much. Great 👍 video.

You did a great job on rehabbing that tractor. You are absolutely right about needing a Service and Parts manual for any tractor

Great to learn more about the F20 my Dad told of running one they had it was long gone when I came along., Thank You!

Probably the best put together most informative video I have ever watched . I’m very impressed. And I learned a lot . Thanks for what you do.

I really appreciate all the detail you went to in explaining everything you did Great job Having grew up on the farm my dad started farming in 39 ,a few later he got F-12 well used of course

Wow, excellent history of the F-20 and your restoration! Excellent! Thank you!

Another great video Pete. This is the second of your older videos that popped up this weekend. I remember my dad talking about cables being tied to the steering of an old tractor. Maybe he had a f20. I love seeing and learning about the old tractors.

Loved it! Thanks Pete. Learning about tractors and story telling.

Dedication, perseverance and love on what you do makes things awesome, I can tell that you enjoy machinery and farming as much as your family, good content and super knowledgeable.

Very concise and informative. Not a dull moment. Thanks!

Lots of great info again... So much so that I called my dad who was a John Deere mechanic in upstate NY for years and told him he had to watch this... Great content and channel 👍

You did a magnificent job describing the principles of antique farmalls. I can watch your videos all day.

As always, thank you very much for the extremely informative videos

I really like the way you present the material. Well done Pete.

Absolutely fabulous explanation of the workings your F-20. I would definitely like to see more videos like this. Bravo! sometimes the old ways

Such a beautiful tractor. You did an amazing job restoring it too. It looks incredible.

Great video brought back a lot of memories...young folks today have no idea what it was like to start a cold engine, on a cold winter day 👌

Great video. Love the attention to detail that is integral to this presentation that describes the history of this tractor. Keep up the great work. Cheers from South Australia.

Your knowledge of the F-20 and your ability to speak to it and its history is amazing/excellent/phenomenal !!

I love your tractors I've always loved looking at old tractors people has restored and take the time to take care of them

Very good job. We had a F 12 when I was a kid on the farm . Brought back some good memories.

Very informative, Pete! I’m not mechanically inclined but your explanations were presented in a way that everyone can understand! Would love to see more.

Brilliant description. Thanks for showing off your accomplishment.

Fantastic lecture on this Farmall. And you did such a beautiful job restoring this beauty. Thanks for sharing

I love getting all of this detail on these old Farmalls!

Excellent , I really enjoyed your video. Old tractors are a part of my life , I thought I knew a lot but you explained it so well.

I have been around those tractors all my life and you got it down!

The best technical explanation of a tractor that I have seen.

Awesome tour! So interesting to learn about the equipment and the "new" features of the times. My grandfather was a dairy farmer near Watertown, NY and his Farmall H was the backbone of his operation for a couple decades until he could afford his Farmall 560 in the early 1960's. I've often thought how cool it would be to find/purchase his old H. I look forward to your Farmall H review. Thanks!

We have two A/C WD45, IH model A and a Cub. All at my farm. Great machines! Great video! And yes. Bring more! I am into the procedures and details. Technical stuff.

Gordon Rice was my cousin. He was a really nice person and held a lot of knowledge. I believe the parts shop in Clarion Pa. is still in business. Thank you for sharing this fantastic video.

My childhood tractor was the model H, amazed at both the similarities and variations. Great video, thanks.

Amazing review of how to operate an F20 and brilliant restore too!!! Thanks for making the video.

Thanks for your time and invaluable insight. This is a great video as well as a learning tool for the younger folks that may be interested in the hobby. Fine tractor you have there.

I really enjoyed this video, and I am looking forward to more videos in this series. You got to love them old Farmalls

Awesome video, Thank You for the history and explaining the details.

You just made my day with showing the International truck. I am looking forward to the project.

Tom harlow I'm now 79 yr old and on our farm in northeastern Colorado we had IH tractors, F20 just like this ( road on my dad's lap until I was big enough to reach the pedals) an IH 15-30, w9 gas, wd9 diesel, SC Case with farmhand loader and a Mccormick Deering pull type combine (that I got blisters on my rear-end from riding on the boards that were the seat. This video brings tears to my eyes. Thank you very much.

Very good detail , I have always been a big fan of International Harvester tractors , Thanks for doing this .

Excellent and this is from a ‘city slicker’ that grew up in the wrong part of the country! It amazes me of your round knowledge of things and then be able to explain it to those that want to learn!

Great job. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and excitement.

I also like your since of humor really enjoy watching your videos and listening to you talk

This is a fascinating video. I love old equipment and your knowledge of these old machines is very impressive. I am a new fan. Thank you.

This video is incredible! Thank you for such an in-depth look at your F-20.

Pete, thank you for the great walkthrough. What a treasure Trove of information. I love it.

What a superb review of a marvelously restored unit.

Yes sir. I would definitely love to see more videos featuring all your Farmalls!

Pete, your commentary on the Farmall is most entertaining and informative. Yes I would like to see and hear alike wise on each tractor. Your memory on details y quite a talent. Bob

Been watching your channel for a while but just watched this for first time. GREAT explanation of the engineering and history lesson of development of this equipment.

I am just overwhelmed with all your knowledge. I started with a hay video a couple of weeks back, and after that there have been no going back. I have watched as many videos as possible with my time limit, and the diversity just blows me away. Your channel is just the perfect go to school for everyone. Especially politicians.