I'm in a bit of a dilemma. My dad recently bought a 2WD diesel JD 2020 that was "restored". The previous owner replaced the tach and hour meter at the same time, and while the tractor looks...

I have a John Deere 2020 Type T5R1C, serial number 1080650Twith 3200 hours with 48 FEL. The tractor is new to me and I知 just starting to use. Once I got it home I did the usual engine maintenance...

I'm looking for some advise on what blade I may need to get. Here's the back-story. I bought a 1970 JD 2020 last summer with a loader and a grader blade. The blade is a genuine JD, but it was...

So, now I've got the oil pan leak free, the hyd pressure control valve leak free, it looks like my next leak to fix is the PS leak. Appears to get a lot of oil coming from up where the steering...

I was mowing with my 2020 yesterday and after about 30-40 minutes it suddenly lost power. RPMs dropped and a puff of black smoke came out of the exhaust. It didn't stall and if I sat at idle for...

I have a JD 2020 (bought last year) and a 10 ft bushhog. Just in the last few days it has started losing power and even shutting off after about 10-20 minutes under full load. Runs perfectly...

Hello all. I have a JD 2020, not sure of year, serial plate rotted in half. The 3 point just quit lifting. Power steering acting up, and brakes need pumping to get them to work. No loader, one set...

Hi All, I am new to the forum and John Deere tractors. I just purchased a 1971 JD 2020 to be used primarily for mowing. Pretty decent tractor; however, there are some issues that I need to...

i re-wired a JD 2020 tractor. ran all new wires from alternator to key switch and/or voltage regulator etc.... i believe i have all the wires configured correctly... however, i replaced the old...

I recently bought a John Deere 2020 from a neighbor for $500.. It had been in the barn and not been started for a few years. I put air in the tires, checked the fluid levels, dragged it outside...

help... anyone know the approx. weight of a 1968 JD 2020 FEL?? thanks (50 yr. old manual says tractor total weight for this 2020 (without FEL) is 4,930 lbs. see pic in profile to left....

I am attempting to replace the PTO shaft oil seal on my 2020 and I cannot get it out of the quill. I can only seem to remove bits and pieces at a time. Attached is a picture of what I’m dealing...

Hello, I am a new tractor owner and don't know anything about repairing them. I have a late 67' JD 2020 that has a leak in the front axle area. Is the most likely source the hydraulic pump or...

I have 4 cyl deere 2020 recently purchased. when i got it, after sitting for about 6 years, I changed the oil and when draining about 4 gallons came out of oil drain, with a strong smell of...

I have a late serial number JD2020 with the swept back front axle and am in the process of replacing the pins and bushings in the front end. The front pivot pin, located in the axle assembly is...

I am working on a JD 2020 with a hydraulic issue. The loader and 3-point have chatter in them and after 3 or so lifts there hydraulic system will no longer lift the loader. Wait a few minutes...

First off thanks for adding me to the forum, Ive read many posts and learned a lot on here. I recently bought a 1966 John Deere 2020. Ran fine, had some bad shutter in the hydraulic system. Got...

I've noticed that when changing the oil in my JD, when I put the recommended amount in, 6 Quarts with filter, the dip stick measures well above the full mark when cold. When warm, it's right on...

2020 JD Tractor. I replaced the front metal fuel line (top of the line was leaking) 1. my (leaking) issue is where the fuel line (hollow screw- see pic below) screws into the fuel injection...

had the loader off my jd 2020 for about a year ..it is a number 47 ...hooked it up to day and nothing worked .....loader cylinders didn't move at all....I had not got the brackets in place when...

The mid pto drips, it's on the bottom front of the trans. Is the seal right there around where I'm looking at the pto shaft or is it mounted internal? It's hard to figure from the book. If it's on...

Question My JD 2020 started leaking profusely from behind the Steering Shaft Arm recently. Thanks to this forum I was able to isolate the fault to the seal, I thought… I replaced the seal which...

Looking for a good source for parts kit to rebuild my 2020 piston pump. Mainly looking for seals and bearing, the cam and intake and discharge valves look fine. Deere is offering ne an Aand I pump...

Can anyone tell me if there is a part that can bend or wear out and not put the tractor all the way into reverse and can I get to that part without splitting the tractor? Sometimes it stays in...

First post, so Hi all. I have a 1969 diesel 2020 that the Hi/Lo is shot, in fact it grande'd which ruined the clutch housing. When looking for parts it seems that JD has stopped making them and...

Hi Everyone, Should I consider my John Deere 2020 (1968 model; 53 hp; 2WD; no loader) for use with a Farmi JL501? I have been researching this and want to get some opinions before I take the...

Yep - I just bought a JD 2020 with a FEL. Everything seems to work ok, and the hydraulics are very strong. The engine starts right up, and pulls strong. Sure there are a few small hydraulic...

The 145 loader keeps creeping up. The 3 pt hitch and the 145 will not stay up when the tractor is off. I've got the Technical Manual and looked at the rockshaft rebuilding section. Looks like...

Does anyone have pics of a properly configured/assembled JD 2020 Rockshaft control lever and quadrant? I don't believe mine is 'complete', there are no detents/stops and the lever will move on...

Hi. I am new to forum and quite new to tractors! I have a 1970 JD2020 and have just bought a rear hydraulic earth scoop. It comes complete with a spool valve and pipes, but I have no idea how to...

Hi, I'm new to this forum and new to tractor hydraulics. I have been restoring a 1971 2020 for the last year. All back together now but I beleive that I have mixed the hydraulic pipes up where...

I recently purchased a 1966 JD 2020 HU Diesel as a hobby tractor to be cleaned up. It is in good shape and it seems to all work. I want to get a JD loader that was appropriate for the mid 1960s...

I've got a pretty good leak at the top of my pressure control valve. Looking at the parts book, there are 2 o-rings that don't seem to go inside the unit. Do they go between the valve body and the...

Sounds outrageous for a machine from 1972. It was a good size though. Is that too old or not really? I think it had 5500hrs.

Hi all, Got me a 19xx (serial tag rusted off) yea JD 2020. Needs new brake lining. Anyone have any idea how many linings there are? one each side? Or how to get at them? Got lots and lots of...

John Deere 2020 2030 Light Switch, Original Part this light switch is off my JD 2020 tractor. not sure if it works as it has not been tested. the switch turns to 3 positions. it is in good...

Hoping TX Jim weighs in on this one. I have a 1970 JD 2020 Gas with a 48 front end loader. The loader does not have its own stand alone valve. The lift cylinder creeps up, the tilt cylinder does...

I am considering purchasing a JD 2020 to use for bush hogging with a woods brushbull 840 pull behind mower. Does anyone have any opinions if this is a good tractor and the right one for the job.

I recently purchased a JD 2020 and I am having trouble with the steering and the 3 pt hitch is really slow since it has gotten cold. Does this point to needing to service the hydraulic system or...

I got my new injectors in and some new parts on the return line, everything back together, changed the fuel filter. I even heated the engine for a while with the heater so it was warm. Cranked it...

I have a 2020 that started doing something odd today. As I was mowing with my pull behind bush hog the hydraulics would lift without touching the lever. If I tried to lift the deck slightly it...

Good morning everyone. Just had to replace the gears in my 2020's transmission pump. The gear teeth broke apart. Have been trying to figure out what could have caused the teeth to shear. My...

Have JD 2020 gas with prestolite distributor ibt 4101 S. It is jd part # AT21351. The gear on the drive shaft stripped and can not find just the gear. It is Jd part # AT21721 for kit that has...

I have a JD 2020 gas tractor that has a power steering pump bolted to the front of the engine . It has started leaking hyd. fluid into the crankcase. it has a closed hyd. system. can I use a flow...

hey guys. I have a John Deere 2020 from 1970 and I have a problem that I can't solve, the brakes are very hard, I have to apply a lot of force to brake and suddenly when I apply force they brake...

Does anyone know how part #25 comes off the shaft on the JD throttle for the early model tractor? From the picture I think it just pulls out of #23, but mine won't budge and I am not sure if I...

Hello, I am working on a JD 2020 with a gas engine that has a marvel schebler TSX904 carb. This carb has a fuel solenoid on the bowl, maybe for a main jet shut off. This solenoid is no longer...

My nice Kubota L4310 with loader was stolen this spring and I am needing a repalcement tractor. Unfortunately I did not have it insured, didn't even think of someone stealing it, so I don't have...

Anyone in the UK know where I can lay my hands on a front loader for my 2020?

When I start my 1970 2020, all is good, but as soon as you touch the power steering there is a nasty noise I can barely describe and the pipes on the right of the tractor vibrate. this seems to...

I have a JD 2020 that has a very stiff throttle and I was wondering if anyone knows how to reduce the tension on it. S/N > 62,925 so I don't believe it has the tension adjustment nut and I cannot...

So I recently restored and 1966 JD 2020 Gas with a trip loader model 37. Anyone know where I can get a replacement cylinder for the loader? I need to rebuild the left cylinder it has a minor...

I just bought a JD 2020 and am confused about the Top-Link attachment for the 3-pt. Everything I have read (Owner's manual/TractorData specs/etc...) says the JD 2020 has a Cat 2 3-pt, but my 2020...

I have an early john Deere 2020 that had a power steering pump and an open center steering column. The pump failed so I put a closed center column on it and hooked it up to the main hydraulic...

Hello, I'm trying to chase down starting problems on a 60's JD400 Industrial tractor. This model is very similar to a JD 2020 utility. It has a 4 cylinder gas engine rated at ~ 60 HP. It will...

My hydraulic fluid keeps mixing with my engine,and I cant figure out why or how,please someone help?

1967 John Deere 2020 hi/lo trans, utility tractor, with diff lock, 540 pto, live pto, rear hyd outputs. The tractor is in real good shape, good paint (not new, just good) good sheet metal, only a...

New to the forum, and hoping someone can help me. I have a 69 John Deere 2020 with a 540 PTO in a two-stage clutch. I need to replace the rear seal on the PTO shaft. in the manual it says to place...

My dad has a jd 2020 we used it for a few years but never used the pto last year after brushhogging we realized it was low on hydraulic fluid and smoking out the blowby tube so we parked it went...

I have an early JD 2020with closed center hydraulics and open center power steering with a pwr-steering pump on the front of the engine block. I would like to do away with the power steering...

Hi new member here in Mt. Have JD2020 looking for a used cab.

I need some help on JD 2020 pricing. My dad is selling his JD 2020 on his farm auction. The tires are bald and the fenders are rusted though but other than that the sheet metal is in good shape...

So, I am considering a purchase of a John Deere, JD 300 Backhoe, which is the same as the Farm Tractor JD2020 as far as the Basic Tractor Itself! It is being offered for $1,000.00, as is, where...

I have a JD 2020. When switching from Park or Neutral into any gear, many times it will grind the gears. The clutch is pushed in all the way. It's kind of like it takes too long for the gears...