JD 4020 vs newer models

[Farmwithjunk]

The 4020 was the most successful, and most popular of it's day. It was a combination of ALL the best features available at the time. They were, as Deere originally promoted the 4010, the "New Generation" of power. Times have advanced technology, but the basic tractor under all that wire, plastic, electronics, and dollars signs still draws heavily on tractors like the 4020.

Due to it's being so popular, parts, both OEM and aftermarket, are readily available. They aren't the cheapest old tractor, but they're still a LOT of bang for the buck.

 

[rambler]

I have never sat on one, but you'd do real fine with a 4020, I'd think you would have a lot more tractor for the $$$$ than something new or near new.

Myself, I'd look at a Ford 5000, 6600, 7700. I'm a blue guy.

The red tractors are pretty good too, some shift a little hard for lots of starts & stops, but if you are familiar with that color a similar aged red tractor would also do you well.

Just me, but I'd lean to one of the older type - the 4020 will do you well. Find a diesel with the better tranny/ shifter setup, and you will be in good shape.

--->Paul

 

[D7E]

4020's tend to make $7-8000 around here if they're nice yet i bought this MF for $8500...1993,40Kph 12-12 shuttle trans,Fwa,loader with 3 att and 3pt.
Paint is peeling in places and needed front tyres but 5000 hrs and really good ..Nothing too electrical either....!

 

[Duffster]

4020's tend to make $7-8000 around here if they're nice yet i bought this MF for $8500...1993,40Kph 12-12 shuttle trans,Fwa,loader with 3 att and 3pt.
Paint is peeling in places and needed front tyres but 5000 hrs and really good ..Nothing too electrical either....!

Is that a 390?

 

[D7E]

Yup..A british import..!

 

[MNBobcat]

I bought a JD 3020 diesel with front end loader on Saturday. Seems to have plenty of power. The 4020 was way too big for my needs.

 

[mud23609]

You will love that 3020. I have one and it is one of my most used tractors. I run it on the haybine, have used it to rake, and once in a pinch used it on my round baler when my case was broke down on the feild, and my white and 4020 were on the home farm 20 miles away. (it was kinda slow but it got the hay in before the rain started).