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08-01-2011, 09:52 AM #1
John Deere 3020
I'm looking at buying this 3020 with the loader, seems like a decent deal to me would like input from you guys that have owned or operated this tractor. I'm looking for a tractor mainly for handling hay and to pull a 6' to 8' disk, and shredding.
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08-01-2011, 11:16 AM #2
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Re: John Deere 3020
My nieghbor bought new one in 1970. He uses it mostly for making hay, also on a 4-bottom plow and a 12 ft disc. Way more tractor than needed for a 6 or 8 foot disc. He has around 5000 hours on it now and the only thing it has needed mechanically is the starter rebuilt one time. His 3020 is diesel, not turbocharged like the 4020's were, does not have a loader, and probably puts out around 65 hp at the drawbar.
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08-01-2011, 11:37 AM #3
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08-01-2011, 03:02 PM #4
Re: John Deere 3020
HAVE FUN
Life is easier when you plow around the stumps.
2720
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08-01-2011, 03:39 PM #5
Re: John Deere 3020
3020 is a good tractor. Have had a 3010 several years with little to no issues. Four bottom plow and 10-12' disc (depending on type) are good sized implements, and as Wolc said - more than needed for an 8' disc. If that's your max load a smaller tractor might work better.
The ad looks like a possible scam to me. Be careful.
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08-01-2011, 04:03 PM #6
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Re: John Deere 3020
That's NOT a realistic price for a good condition, 3020! Scam! Walk away...
AKfish"Most people want to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it."
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08-05-2011, 07:20 AM #7
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Originally Posted by AKfish
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08-05-2011, 08:25 AM #8
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Re: John Deere 3020
First of all, you need to realize that this is a BIG tractor. We're talking really big, by today's tractor size. I had a 4020 and it would not go through my 10' shop doors. The 3020 won't be a lot smaller. Also, if you are really working that machine, it might take up to 3 gallons per hour of fuel! If you are just handling hay and pulling a 8' disc or shredder, you could get by with a much smaller tractor.
Now, having said that, they are great tractors and were well made.
As far as this being a scam, go look at it. Run it, and drive it. Ask to hook something to it and make sure the PTO and clutches work, etc. Then, if you really like it, ask for a bill of sale. If the seller is legit, he'll sign one.
BTW, if you haven't already seen it, here's the link to the TractorData page for that one:
TractorData.com John Deere 3020 tractor information'12 JD 5083E Cab MFWD FEL
'10 JD 5085M Cab MFWD FEL
'07 NH TN70A MFWD FEL
'81 Ford 2600
'18 Kubota RTV-X900
Vermeer 504R round baler; JD 265 & Kuhn GMD 600 disc mowers; Sitrex V-10 rake; Krone 5.52 Tedder; Hardee 10', Rhino 7', & Modern 5' rotary mowers; JD 13' & Ford 6' tandem discs; HayKing 10' rennovator plow (sub-soiler); etc, etc.
My other tractor is a '01 Peterbilt 379.
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08-05-2011, 10:31 AM #9
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08-05-2011, 11:49 PM #10
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Originally Posted by jenkinsph
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