proicing a used 4020

[JohnMiller3]

Re: pricing a used 4020

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/forumfiles/46-211455-JohnDeere4020-480.jpg>DETAILS for TRACTORS from JOHN DEERE...</A>
Model = 4020 2WD

SPECIFICATIONS
Years Mfg: 1964-1972
Fuel: G
D
LP

Engine Make: JD 6CYL
JD 6CYL
JD 6CYL

CID: 340/362
404
340/362

Engine HP: 88/94 PTO
88/94 PTO
88/94 PTO

Cab: OPT

No.Speeds: 8/4 PS
8/2-OPT

Weight(Pounds): 8,445
8,630

List Price: $9,380
$10,350

Options: HI-CLEAR
STANDARD
ROW-CROP

PRICING
Avg. Auction Price
LOW HIGH AVG
$2,244 $8,135 $6,303

Auction Results
JOHN DEERE 1964 4020 $3,800.
Condition: G Auction Date: 02142002 PETERSBURG
JOHN DEERE 1965 4020 $2,100.
Condition: P Auction Date: 11102001 TULIA
Comments: LP HYD
JOHN DEERE 1966 4020 $2,900.
Condition: G Auction Date: 02052002 SEMINOLE
Comments: LP
JOHN DEERE 1968 4020 $5,850.
Condition: G Auction Date: 02142002 PETERSBURG
Comments: D
JOHN DEERE 1972 4020 $13,100.
Condition: G Auction Date: 02052002 SEMINOLE
Comments: D LDR
JOHN DEERE 1972 4020 $18,000.
Condition: E Auction Date: 03232002 LATHROP
Comments: 1600HRS
JOHN DEERE 4020 $1,800.
Condition: F Auction Date: 06122002 IDABEL
Comments: LP
JOHN DEERE 4020 $2,950.
Condition: P Auction Date: 08142002 HOWE
Comments: LDR
JOHN DEERE 4020 $18,750.
Condition: F Auction Date: 03312002 MOSES LAKE
Comments: D AC
JOHN DEERE 4020 $28,000.
Condition: G Auction Date: 08292002 NEW PARIS
Comments: D WF OR

 

[Woodbeef]

Judy,

Few questions first:
How many hours on it in total
Which tranny(Powewrshift or Synchro)
It should be a side console(on the left next to the seat is the controls for hitch and hydraulics)if it is a 69

If it was up here 4020s bring $8-12,000 CDN or so.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

HI,

<font color=blue> I don't want to get a large tractor.</font color=blue>

Then someone points out that it is a 95 HP tractor!!!

All I can say is /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif....

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Bill in Pgh, PA..../w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[MikePA]

4020 Row-Crop Tractor

PTO Horsepower: Gasoline LPGas Diesel

Syncro-Range: 96.66 94.57 94.88
Power Shift: 95.66 90.48 91.17

Shipping Weight: Gas, 8,305 lbs.; LP Gas, 8,490 lbs.; Diesel, 8,555 lbs. (with
equipment for average field service)

 

[radman]

The 4020 JD was one of the most popular tractors in its day and still very popular. For 68 acres, I would consider it kind of large. With loaded rear tires (and you will need them with 90+ HP), they will weigh 10-12,000 lbs. In my area, an average one will sell for $8-10 thousand. In premium condition as high as $14 thousand. Overhauls, cluches and fuel pumps are common repairs. Over 5000-6000 hours and overhauls become common. Don't worry about a little diesel smoke at idle which was common in the 4020. Beware of the" Dupont overhaul " - shiney new paint with poor engine and transmission. Let us know what you find.

 

[Woodbeef]

Actually a Deere 4020 is not a large tractor,it is a meduim sized tractor!! But this from a farm tractor perspective. So once again relevance comes into account. To me it is not large,to a CUT owner it is probably giagantic !!

 

[radman]

In its day, the 4020 was considered a large tractor. By current standards it is mid size. 30 years ago we farmed just under a 1000 acres and had a IH 756 which was slightly smaller as the primary tractor. Now have slightly less land and use a 185 hp tractor as primary tractor. 40-50 years ago my granddad farmed up to 2000 acres with an IH 560 (about 60hp). He had 10 sons and ran the tractor 24 hrs daily during farming season. Shut it off only to change oil. He used to buy a new 560 each year. For 68 acres a 4020 is still lots of tractor.
Still have to old IH 756 with about 8000 hours but rarely gets used. Still runs, never overhauled. The PTO clutch is shot.

 

[Loges1]

10-12K sounds about right to me. I spent countless hours behind the wheel of a 4020, and I'll have to agree,it's one of the best ever made. In fact my folks still run a couple of them. While it 's true that it's on the large end of the scale for 68 acres you should never run out of power.

 

[cuttinjudy]

First I want to thank everyone for your advice and information. The tractor in question has less than 10K in hours, it is a synchro, and it has been wonderfully kept up. I drove it some this weekend, but my knowledgeable friend didn't make it over to assist me in my decision making. I was not able to pin the owner down on the last time this tractor had a complete overhaul. That worried me some. OH, I forgot it has a roll bar too. We wanted a larger tractor to handle the big round bales and to use clipping the pastures. We do plan on getting our own baling equioment too. I thought the 4020 would be a better size for what we needed than the small ford we now have. HECK! That little old ford was high as they come. Smaller around here means pricier! Go figure. I went to the 4020 website and thought how interesting a site devoted to a specific tractor. My father had 4020's on his farm forever. He swears by them, just like this group. Hopefully, I will get enough info on this one, and make a purchase soon. Thanks again to all of you.

 

[cowboydoc]

I think you're making an excellent choice in tractor. I really don't think that's too small of a tractor for 65 acres. Being a synchro will diminish the prices somewhat, about 10%. Still if you can get that tractor bought for around $8k you aren't going to go wrong. I guarantee you could bring it up here and get your money out of it at any sale any day of the week.