4020D

[TheBusGuy]

Long time viewer, second time poster. What are your thoughts on this (I believe 1965) 4020? My father in law loves them and said he’d go with this out of the 3 I’ve been looking at. I won’t mention the other red and blue one, yet. Are these gassers a pain to get to run right with today’s gas? I was told that this one has the good carb on it. I’d switch to a 12v system and junk the 24v. I’d prefer diesel but I’m not having a ton of luck finding any in Indiana with a loader (for what I want to spend). This tractor would be used for doing hay work, seeding, tilling garden, etc. I sold my 4005 so I can do round bales for my cattle. Too much trouble finding help and the weather to continue doing small squares. I’m not worried about selling hay.

Man! Pallet forks for this sucker are pricey compared to what I paid for the ones I sold with my 4005.

JOHN DEERE 4020D For Sale in Crawfordsville, Indiana

JOHN DEERE 4020D For Sale in Crawfordsville, Indiana at TractorHouse.com. Gas, Powershift, 2 remotes, QUICK HITCH IS SOLD AND WILL NOT BE INCLUDED. 18.4X34's at 40%, w/ JD 158 Loader w/6' bucket, dash controls.

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[LouNY]

Sounds a bit high to me, but depending on the local market could be fair.
A 100 hp tractor on gas is going to be a thirsty hog.
If the carb is in good shape and the tractor is run often the gas will be OK, when worked hard at tillage with "modern" gas they would get some valve seat erosion and wear. If a compression/leakdown test is good enjoy her.

 

[TheBusGuy]

Sounds a bit high to me, but depending on the local market could be fair.
A 100 hp tractor on gas is going to be a thirsty hog.
If the carb is in good shape and the tractor is run often the gas will be OK, when worked hard at tillage with "modern" gas they would get some valve seat erosion and wear. If a compression/leakdown test is good enjoy her.

I thought it was high too but it seems on the cheaper side from what I’m finding online and local. They’ll deliver it for free. I’m not sure how much they’d let me haggle the price.

 

[bigtiller]

pretty ruff shape....like Dionne Warwick said - walk on by

 

[TheBusGuy]

pretty ruff shape....like Dionne Warwick said - walk on by

Killin my buzz here but I appreciate the honesty.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

The 4020 was the most dependable tractor I ever had the opportunity to operate. Once any rebuilding is done they command a premium. Never operated one with a gas engine though.
Because a lot of people know about them, they tend to be overpriced compared to other good tractors of the time.

 

[LouNY]

I was never a JD fan, the 4020 is a nice tractor but myself from the same era I'd just as soon have a Ford 8000 without the two speed or a IH 1066 with an upgraded TA.

 

[TheBusGuy]

What about these guys? I’ve read about some hydraulic issues. Any issues with getting parts?

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[5030]

If it's green and has a 40 series badge on it, it will always command a high asking price simply because all 40 series JD's are not only collectable but hold their 'imagined value' well. Like Lou stated the almost 100 horse gasser will be a fuel guzzler as well and it's 2wd to boot. My personal opinion is, a 2wd unit with a loader will be limited in scope of use versus a front wheel assist unit, don't matter what make it is.

Some years back, the 4020 bug bit me and I was looking at them locally and all of them had high asking prices on them and I got discouraged quickly and but that bug on the back burner. All the ones I looked at locally (this is JD country here) we all run hard and they all needed repaired and the ones that were supposedly in good shape (with a quick paint job right over the grease) that was on them turned me off entirely. For some reason, people apply what I refer to as the '5 gallon finish' and think they are 100% restored. I don't.

 

[5030]

Always keep in mind that any dealer will always paint a rosy picture. They have nothing to loose and everything to gain and once you buy it, it's yours no matter what is wrong with it. On a tractor of that vintage there won't be any warranty at all.

 

[scootr]

It's just me but I would never run a gas tractor.
Diesel power is stronger and more efficient. And less maintenance in my experience.
I wouldn't look twice

 

[TheBusGuy]

Thanks all. I’m not set on this make over that make. I don’t discriminate against paint color. Maintenance doesn’t scare me either. I work on medium and heavy duty trucks daily. I would love to have another mfwd tractor like my 4005 was, I just need something bigger and while I can spend more, my budget is set for $15k max. I sold my 4005 for more but I’d like to get back in the game for less than what I sold her for. This tractor will be used as a chore tractor where I produce and feed round bales. A little driveway maintenance as well. I appreciate everyone’s input thus far.

 

[LouNY]

Some of these tractors look interesting;

Here is a link to a tractor house search of Illinois, Indiana and Ohio for under $15,000 with a loader.
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[TheBusGuy]

This guy is local to me and my boss knows him. Thinks I can get it for $8k. I still think it’s a bit overpriced. I like the rear wheel weights for doing the loader work.

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This one is would be about a 7 hour round trip but is diesel.

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[LouNY]

The gas one looks prettier, the diesel looks to be using the two rear remotes to operate the loader. This used to be quite common. Not sure were the gasser is getting it's loader hydraulics.

 

[5030]

If you are 100% stuck on green then whatever but IMO, you'll get a much batter bang for your buck by perusing other brands simply because the 40 series Deeres have a cult like following and are priced accordingly.

 

[TheBusGuy]

If you are 100% stuck on green then whatever but IMO, you'll get a much batter bang for your buck by perusing other brands simply because the 40 series Deeres have a cult like following and are priced accordingly.

I’ll look for others that are local and comparable in price, if not a better deal.

 

[TheBusGuy]

1980 INTERNATIONAL 784 For Sale in Huntington, Indiana

1980 INTERNATIONAL 784 For Sale in Huntington, Indiana at TractorHouse.com. International 784, showing 705 hours, International 2250 loader with pallet forks as well as bucket with grapple, International 3082 Series B backhoe, starts, runs and operates as intended

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This would help with adding a couple farm hydrants but the hours scare me a bit here, if they’re the right amount. I have found it on FB for $12,900. It’s a couple of hours from me as well. I’ve read about checking the Ta.

 

[LouNY]

That tach/hour meter has been replaced I would almost bet on it. I don't see a TA on that tractor. It is a simple shifting transmission an inline 4 speed with a high/low reverse on the other lever. Makes a decent shuttle shift.

 

[kenhar]

The JD 4020 diesel was one of the best green tractors ever built. Motor, transmission, rear end all complimented each other. No experience with a gas burner. Green paint on a tractor costs more than red or blue.