John Deere 3020 Discussions

Here are the most recent 3020 topics from our community.
  1. J

    JD 3020 front snow blower mount

    Hello-have the 3020 with a rear snowblower, reverse is fast or faster and doesn’t match speed and feed. I’ve seen pictures of a front mount, does anyone have one they could send pictures of...
  2. M

    Help with 12v conversion on JD 3020 Diesel

    I purchased a 12v upgrade kit to move away from 24v as my starter was on it's last leg. I followed the kit's instructions and nothing happens. I hooked everything up correctly, I believe. Can...
  3. O

    John Deere 3020

    3020 John Deere has a PTO loud whine only when engaged does this sound normal
  4. S

    John Deere 3020 Hydraulic Chatter

    3020 Pressure Control Valve (priority valve) Original came on machine R31624R o Hydraulics extremely slow and weak  10 sec or more to raise 3 point  Remotes very slow Spring in valve very...
  5. S

    John Deere 3020 Hydraulic Chatter

    I'm new the TBN so cut me some slack if I post this to the wrong page. I have a John Deere 3020 s/n 081743 with the following hydraulic issues. Purchased used with several pre owners. 3020...
  6. T

    JD 3020 Diesel

    Tractor was running great while brushhogging for about 2 hours then it starts to loose power. The engine is still running great but it slows to a trickle and can hardly make it up a hill. Next...
  7. D

    I have a John Deere 3020 with a loader 48 has a small bucket on the front

    How much bigger of a bucket can I put it on John Deere 3020 and with the loader 48 on it how big of a bucket can I get on it do I have to have it special made for it ? Just wondering
  8. D

    I have a John Deere 3020 with a loader 48 where can I get a stand for the loader

    I have a John Deere 3020 gas model I need to take off the loader was wondering where I can get a stand at as a loader 48 on it.
  9. D

    48 loader on a jd3020 gas model

    I have a John Deere 3020 gas model. It has a loader 48 on it. Today the loader controls or something went haywire cuz I use the bucket control to tip it forward and it wouldn't tip back and I...
  10. D

    Front-End Loader Where to find the serial number for a 148 loader that's on a JD 3020 gas model

    Where to find the serial number for 148 loader that's on my John Deere 3020 if you can show me a picture I think it might have fell off but I'm not sure if I still can't find it
  11. B

    Opinion on buying rebuilt John Deere 3020

    All - Looking at a local John Deere dealership at a 1964 John Deere 3020 gas. Spoke with dealership and tractor has spun hour meter (so over 10,000 on whole tractor), but 2000 hours ago tractor...
  12. D

    John deere 3020 has two different tires on the fromt

    I have a john deere 3020 with the wide front end has two different size tires any one know what size tires supposed to be on it?
  13. T

    John Deere 3020 wants to go in reverse only - as soon as you start it!

    Hello! I have JD3020 with approximately 650 hours. Bought it in 2007 (new). I have to confess that I made one of the most stupid mistakes and connected the battery terminals wrong (negative to...
  14. B

    John Deere 3020 w/cab height

    Was looking to purchase a John Deere 3020 with Year-a-round cab. Anyone happen to know the approx height of this tractor with this cab? Thanks.
  15. I

    JD3020 LP Fluid change.

    I recently purchased a 64 3020 propane. I have only put about 30 hours on it but I am planning on doing a complete fluid change this weekend so I have a good baseline of when everything was...
  16. D

    jd 3020 location of my hydraulic filters

    I have a 3020 jd wide ft end gas model how many hydraulic filters does it have and where are they located at.
  17. S

    JD 3020 clutch not disengaging

    I have 65 3020 gas w/synchro, I was backing wagon out of shed and went to clutch and stop and it kept going... i was able to smack it outta reverse and now when you go to shift it it grinds the...
  18. J

    John Deere 3020 Diesel

    I have a 1965 John Deere 3020. When the tractor runs at a low idle there is a rattling or knocking noise coming from the front of the engine. When I turn the steering wheel it is louder. when I...
  19. M

    JD 3020 Diesel Starter spins but doesn't engage.

    I have a 3020 diesel. When I hit the starter button the starter will spin and sounds like it might be trying to engage the ring gear but doesn't. If I hit the button about 10 times it will...
  20. M

    JD 3020 Sway Blocks?

    Hi Guys, So I have the sway blocks on my JD 3020 but it still allows the lower arms to swing right and left a fair bit. Is there any adjustment anywhere to remove some of that left/right sway...
  21. M

    JD 3020 replacement toplink bracket

    The bracket on the rear of the tractor where the top link attaches via a pin, won't accept a newer style hydraulic top link because the new style has a larger outer diameter. The hole for the pin...
  22. M

    JD 3020 - Run rear remote hydraulics continuously?

    Hi Guys, I have a 1960's JD 3020 Diesel. I just bought a hydraulic post pounder set up for a closed hydraulic system on a John Deere. I have a lever on my dash that controls the hydraulics at...
  23. B

    Anybody know 3PH lift capacity on JD 3020?

    Looked on tractor data, owners manual and can't find how much the 3 point will lift. I want to lift one end of a 40 ft. shipping container off the ground and pull it into position where I want it...
  24. J

    John deere 3020 left wheel stuck - brakes????

    Hi everyone We are having a problem with our old JD3020 tractor. We have had it for years and it has been a great old tractor. The other day the we were using it and drove it home, when we got...
  25. J

    John deere 3020

    I have a john deere 3020, that I just did a clutch job on in school, and my partners forgot how to wire the starter. does anyone have any info on how to hook up every thing. Thanks
  26. S

    jd 3020 Hard Starting Need help!!

    I have 65 jd 3020 gas and have replaced distributor, cap, rotor, condenser, plugs, wires, points to no avail.......It wants to fire when ya fisrt try startn it but if ya don't get it to go then...
  27. S

    jd 3020 gas COLD WEATHER START OPTIONS?

    I have a 65 jd 3020 gas that can be a bit of a bear to start and was wanting opinions on what block heater I should look into ? thinking bout circulating canister heater in bottom radiator...
  28. D

    how to set points on john deere 3020

    I am do tune-up on my 3020 john deere and replace the cap I was wondering how go and set the points ?
  29. O

    John Deere 3020 Air Filter

    I just bought a 1963 John Deere 3020 gas model and want to change all the fluids and filters before I start using it. I ran into a problem with the air filter element removal. I removed the left...
  30. S

    John Deere 3020

    Howdy from Calgary, Alberta Canada. I own a 1964 John Deere 3020 tractor and am looking for information on the Zenith carburetors as my tractor's spark plugs need to be changed after every time I...
  31. M

    JD 3020 how low does 3-point lower arms go?

    When I lower my 3-point on my 3020 diesel as low as it will go it's still a good foot above ground level. I've seen videos of other tractors where the lower arms almost touch the ground. Its...
  32. S

    jd 3020 steering issues!!! needing to fix my fix

    I recently broke spindle and had to replace it quick....I ended up with JD spindle and found I have a Schwartz front end. I got it together but splines match up but not in same position...which...
  33. S

    jd 3020 mid mount/pto

    I have 65 jd 3020 gas & upon looking under it and asking I have a mid pto .....my ? is what do I need and what would you recommend for a mid mount sickle bar mower and since I know nothing about...
  34. J

    Posthole Digger John Deere 3020 three point hitch

    I cannot get the three point hitch to go down = the one lever on the dash is stuck - how do I fix?
  35. T

    JD 3020 sputtering

    I have an old gas 3020. It started up for me after a hard winter, but quickly sputtered dead. Then wouldn't restart....cranked but never engaged. I guessed bad gas, so drained it and put in new...
  36. M

    JD 3020 Diesel Hydraulic System GPM?

    Hi All, I have a 1960's JD3020 diesel. The manual says its a closed center hydraulic system with a maximum pressure of 2250 PSI. Anyone know how many gallons per minute of hydraulic that these...
  37. Draagyn

    Hydraulic tick - '64 JD 3020

    In the process of buying a 1964 John Deere 3020 with front end loader. When the tractor is sitting at a cold idle there is a tick sound every few seconds in the hydraulics. Sounds like a valve...
  38. R

    john deere 3020 gas

    tractor ran great all summer , then just would not start 1 morn, when hit starter fires up for about 2 seconds then refuses to start. let sit for about 1 hour then will fire up again for asecond...
  39. W

    jd 3020 leaky fittings

    Got a leaky fitting on a JD 3020. Pretty sure the seal is shot. What parts do I need and how tough is it to replace? Instructions somewhere? On the other fitting, the metal between the balls is...
  40. W

    jd 3020 leaky fittings

    Got a leaky fitting on a JD 3020. Pretty sure the seal is shot. What parts do I need and how tough is it to replace? Instructions somewhere? On the other fitting, the metal between the balls is...
  41. F

    John Deere 3020

    I have a 1967 3020 gas tractor. I have installed an electronic ignition. I have re-built the carbeuator. It still fouls the plugs. What can I do?
  42. J

    john deere 3020 slow starting

    I have a 1965 gas 3020 that turns over slow to start unless I turn the steering wheel left and right then it turns over at regular speed. Any ideas of how to fix it?
  43. T

    John Deere 3020 injectors

    I have a John Deere 3020, not sure of the year. It has AKS-40s-5 Fuel injectors in it. I can't seem to find where to buy them. Local JD dealer says they are not available. Any ideas? Toucan
  44. F

    John Deere 3020 & 4020 members Hi from Ontario ,Canada.

    Hi All Members: New member here looking for information on 3020 & 4020 tractors. Wonder the correct air pressure in 15.5-38 rear tires of a 3020 tractor. Also any member's have experience with...
  45. M

    JD3020 Axle Hub Stuck Pinion bolt on rack

    Hi Guys, I have a JD3020 that I'm trying to narrow up the wheelbase in back by sliding the wheel in on the axle. Never done it before. I loosened the 3 bolts on the outside of the hub, then...
  46. M

    JD3020 hydrolic fittings on remote

    we recently bought this jd 3020 it works great only issue we have is it doesnt take the pioneer fittings on our attachments anyone know what type of fitting it takes or if their is an adapter to...
  47. J

    John Deere 3020 turbo

    hi all, i have an idea for a project that i want to do. i would like to put a turbo on my 1969 JD 3020 diesel. before i get real serious about this i want to do some research first. i would like...
  48. J

    Painting a john deere 3020

    Hi all! I am going to repaint my 1969 John Deere 3020. I am going to paint it with original colors and am wondering I what I'm thinking of will look alright or not. Sometime when I was on the...
  49. J

    John deere 3020 maintnance

    Hi, I have a 1969 3020 diesel with the synchro transmission. I am wondering what maintenance I should do if I recently bought it from a private owner and he didn't know what he did to our or...
  50. O

    John deere 3020 pto problems

    Hi, I am new to farms and tractors in general but I'm doing y best to learn. I have the general operations of my jd 3020 down however the pto is kinda spotty it'll work for a min then just stop...
  51. E

    Jd 3020 and 2 yd scraper

    Wondering if a Jd 3020 is big enough to pull a 2 yd scraper??
  52. N

    John deere 3020 3 point controls

    I have recenlty purchased a 3020 gas tractor and i wonder what could be the reason or reasons that the lift arms lever on the dash would bind up and not move at all? And where would the oil...
  53. J

    John deere 3020 charging

    I have a 1969 John Deere 3020. I went out to try and start it and it just barley turned over. The batteries and pretty much dead. How do I charge them. Do I charge them separately or all at once...
  54. M

    67 John Deere 3020 trans/hyd leak

    My 3020 has been leaking from an unknown location for a few months now. I tightened as many fittings as i could see and pressure washed it to see where it's coming from. I know all you guys out...
  55. G

    JD 3020 loader addition help

    I am just starting the process but need some directions as some of the local info does not seem to make sense. I have a 3020 jd diesel that has one hydraulic set in the rear and no other...
  56. J

    john deere 3020 info needed

    im looking at buying a 1965 john deere 3020. it has 2800 original hours. im looking for any info on this model and if this is a good buy. its priced for $5000 here is a link of some pictures...
  57. B

    JD 3020 Alt. lite on for a year now

    I have a JD 3020,1969 that has had the alt. lite on for over a year now. The batteries are two 6volts in series. one measures 6.4v and the other measures 5.6v . Is there any way to test the...
  58. bmcqueen23

    Buying Advice 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...
  59. W

    Buying Advice John Deere 3020 or 720

    Hello, Im new here and just bought a house with 30 acres with 16 acres all planted in alfalfa/grass. we have a 6 acres horse pasture so in turn I told the wife its my turn to play and buy some...
  60. L

    JD3020 salvage value

    I have a JD 3020 with a bad engine - I was wondering what the salvage value would be. I put new rear tires on it 2 years ago & it has a Farmhand bucket
  61. JasG

    Deere 3020/500A trans sump screen location

    I have a Deere 500A backhoe that I need to service the trans. This is suppose to be the same powershift trans that was on the 3020. Really this is a 3020 with a heavier axle and additional frame...
  62. M

    JD 3020 cat 2 to cat 1 attachment?

    Hi All, I may pick up a used Wallenstein BX-42 chipper tomorrow. The Wallenstein site doesn't say if its cat 1 or cat 2 but I'm pretty sure its cat 1. My 3020 diesel takes cat 2. I have a...
  63. Q

    John Deere 3020 quits running when hot

    my 1970- 3020 gas, when running at high rpm under load, after about 45-60 min, will sputter and quit. cannot restart it, have to leave it sit about 2 hours before it will start and then the cycle...
  64. S

    Diagram For JD 3020 Remote Cylinder

    Can anyone provide me with an assembly diagram of a John Deere 3020 remote cylinder. I bought a seal kit from JD, but it came with no instructions or a parts diagram. Other repair kits I have...
  65. M

    JD 3020 Screw dipstick in or not?

    Hi All, JD 3020 Diesel When you check the transmission hydraulic fluid level are you supposed to screw the cap on the dipstick all the way down or let it rest on top of the threads? The manual...
  66. M

    Cleaning oil bath filter JD3020 Diesel

    Hi Guys, I just cleaned the oil bath filter on my JD 3020 and was getting ready to put it back together when I noticed that up inside the canister (which the oil bath filter attaches to the...
  67. M

    JD 3020 Starter Circuit breaker

    Hi All, I have an early model JD 3020 diesel with the 24 volt system. There is a bracket mounted on the side of the starter and there are 2 round objects (what I assume to be circuit breakers)...
  68. R

    Oil & Fuel John Deere 3020 oil leak

    I have an oil film on both sides of the block. I thought my vavle cover gasket was leaking, but looking closer at it the oil on the plug side is just from the bottom of the head down. Would a head...
  69. D

    deere 3020

    Anyone know where I can get a usable Marvel Scheibler carb for my JD 3020?
  70. R

    Deere 3020 Injector leaking

    Hello everyone, I have an older diesel deere tractor and today a fuel injector started leaking. I can see it pulse as the tractor is running. looks like it leaking out the washer seal. Ok...
  71. M

    JD 3020 checking hyd level?

    I blew a hydraulic line. When I replaced the line I drained all of the hyd fluid and replaced it along with a new filter. Now I have a stumble in the FEL. If I run it to full extension a few...
  72. R

    Deere 3020

    Hello everyone. I have an older deere 3020 diesel with standard shift. I have had the tractor since last winter and used it a lot in the hay field this summer. the pto works, the loader...
  73. D

    jd 3020 won't start all of a sudden

    My gas JD 3020 was running good, but yesterday when I turned the starter on it made a fairly loud thud sound, then just clicking of the solenoid. It has a front loader so access to the starter is...
  74. SpringHollow

    Oil & Fuel Lift Capacity of 42A loader on JD 3020 Diesel

    Hi, A friend has a John Deere 3020 diesel tractor with a 42A front end loader. We need to lift some heavy equipment and needed to know the lift capacity and breakout/curl capacity of the bucket...
  75. flusher

    JD 3020 hydraulic outlet flow rate?

    Anyone know the gpm flow rate for the hydraulic remotes on a JD 3020? My 3020 operator's manual, amazingly and unfortunately does not include this spec. Nothing on TractorData.com either.
  76. K

    JD 3020 electrical question- gen. vs alt.

    Was pondering the idea of replacing the 24V gen w/ a 24V alt. The one I ran across is a GM style 30SI. I don't know much about the 30SI, other then it's GM and internally regulated. (Actually...
  77. B

    IH equivalent of JD 3020

    can you tell me the equivalent in IH of a Deere 3020 or 4020? thanks
  78. B

    John Deere 3020/4020 and alternatives

    hey yall. have a few questions. in the next couple years i'll be in the market for a bigger tractor. im looking for something along the size of the 3020/4020. im definately looking for a used...
  79. bigtiller

    warm up time for jd 3020 ?

    I have a 1969 JD 3020 with a FEL and rear blade that I use for snow removal. The blade has a hydraulic cylinder for side shift. When I warm up the tractor I unplug the cylinder and plug in a pig...
  80. R

    JD 3020/Farmhand loader question

    Has anyone ever ran thier loader using one of the rear remotes? Or is that a bad idea? The tractor is a 1964 standard with two remotes F-11 Farmhand loader It HAD a PTO pump to run the loader...
  81. H

    Price Check Price Range for 1967 JD 3020

    What's a usual price range for a 1967 JD 3020 with FEL and 7' Bush Hog rotary? It's the 75 hp diesel. Thanks. JW
  82. A

    John Deere 3020 hydo leak

    Hi fellas. I have a good friend who has a JD 3020 that has a hydraulic fluid leak. It is leaking where the pin goes through the yoke that suports the draft arms. Does anyone know if this can be...
  83. C

    John Deere 3020

    Do any of you Gent's own one of, the old J.D.'s, Such as the 3020? I am interested in "all" feed back about this model. I have located one in, near mint condition. All I know about these machine's...
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