Ferguson T020

buckeyepost · Feb 20, 2009

I am new to tractors and am looking at buying this to bush hog and eventually mow about 5 acres. Went and looked at it last night and everything seems to work fine, fired right up in 20 degree temps. My only concern is a small V shaped weld that has been put there to cover a crack on the left side of the block up a little between the 2nd and 3rd cylinders. The current owner said it hasn't leaked in the two years he's had it. Seems like a pretty good deal for the money, don't you think? Thanks!

Ferguson t020 tractor that runs. pto and 3 point operate as they should, new 12v system, lights work, 60" woods mower included. $1600

Farmwithjunk · Feb 20, 2009

Decent price, not a spectacular bargain, but fair..... You'll find quite a few old Fergies and Fords with welded blocks. Done RIGHT, they're OK. (They've spent a LOT of cold winters out in the elements....Law of averages has many freezing) If possible, pressure test the block and/or run it up to operating temps. See if it leaks or overheats.

buckeyepost · Feb 20, 2009

Thanks for the feedback! He painted the body and frame recently so it looks real nice. He also said the clutch is going out so he would install a new one for cost of parts (about $200). Thinking about offering $1600 with the new clutch installed and be done with it. And with a good Woods mower I figure I can use it for years and probably sell it for what I bought it for.

rdbrumfield · Feb 20, 2009

I you do wind up with this tractor, you be sure to put an overrunning clutch on the driveshaft. If you are not familiar with this it is a oneway clutch you can get at most tractor dealers.
the old fords and fergy pto's are engages directly to the tranny. By having that big flywheel, bush hog, spinning, you cannot stop the tractor if it is in gear. Many folks have had their tractors pushed through fences, barns etc, by the power stored in the spinning blades of a mower.
1600 is not a bad price if it is in decent shape. converted to 12v with lights and not beat up I would snap up that one. Around here I see them for around 2500.

Just noticed, with a finish mower you don't have as much energy, but I would still put the overrunning clutch on. everything has to be completly stopped before shifting from forward to reverse without one. Those finish mowers take a bit of clutch slipping to get them going as they are high speed blades. I have a harry ferguson with the same mower.

buckeyepost · Feb 20, 2009

Thanks for the info. I will have to look into the overrunning clutch. Is that something I should talk to the owner about before he replaces the old one? Would it be best to do the work while we have it apart?

Oleozz · Feb 20, 2009

Yes, price is decent if it's in good shape. I had a TO 30 for years, good tractor but very uncomfortable with that big pan for a seat. Mine was basically a mowing and snow plowing machine, it's a tractor to use if you are not in a big hurry to get things done.

buckeyepost · Feb 20, 2009

That is mostly what I will be using it for too, nothing to rigorous.

wwalkersd · Feb 20, 2009

Since you're new to tractors, I'd like to make crystal clear what rdbrumfield observed: the mower that you're getting with the tractor is a finish mower for cutting lawns, not a rotary cutter (aka brush hog) suitable for cutting light brush and natural grasses. Check out the forums at Yesterday's Tractors for all the help you could possibly need on old tractors. You'll find a couple of the other posters from here are over there, too.

buckeyepost · Feb 20, 2009

Great, thanks! The first few years of use will be keeping the brush knocked down on our 5 acre land that was farmed about 5 years ago. I think if I keep up on it and mow it once a month or so it shouldn't be very thick for the finish mower to handle. At least I'm hoping for that since I don't plan to buy an actual bush hog if I don't have to.

Farmwithjunk · Feb 20, 2009

The over-running clutch mentioned is attached directly to the PTO stub shaft on the rear of the tractor and has no direct link to the actual "clutch" linking engine to tranny. It would be an EXTREMELY good idea to include one in your plans. They're available at most any tractor parts outlet, most notably at Tractor Supply Co stores or Northern Tool.

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