Model year: 1968Date Purchased: 2012-02-12Number of Hours: 9100
"This is the best tractor ever built! "
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Too many to listCons: The seals weep fluid around the steering shaft and onto the steering wheel. Not anything to get worked up over though.Type of User: Commercial FarmerLocation: USA WII also considered buying: John Deere 4010, John Deere 3020 REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Good Old Tractor
3.3
Posted 06/19/2014
by David
Model year: 1966Date Purchased: 2014-06-19Number of Hours: 5125
"Good running tractor."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Runs great.Cons: Age.Type of User: Commercial FarmerLocation: USA MEI also considered buying: John Deere 4030, ASV RC100 REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
John Deere's Best Tractor Ever
4.2
Posted 05/31/2014
by Larry McKinney
Model year: 1967Date Purchased: 2001-11-30Number of Hours: 13,680
"This tractor really put John Deere far, far ahead of the pack when it was introduced. It had more features, more power, and was more refined than anything on the market. It has served us well over the last forty-six years.
We raised cotton and soybeans, and this tractor was our main workhorse on the farm for more than twenty years. The number of hours (13,680) is correct; that is not a typo. It is a fantastic tractor, and I would recommend one to anyone who wants a true classic that can still get the job done."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Power, features, smoothness of operation and value.Cons: Even the newest ones are rather old, and they will likely require some maintenance to keep them running.Type of User: Homeowner 50-100 AcresLocation: USA LAI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
4020 JD
4.2
Posted 11/14/2013
by chuck smith
Model year: 0Date Purchased: 1971-11-30Number of Hours: 1700
"Has been an excellent tractor."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: All good.Cons: Replaced front axle with a stronger one from a JD model 4430 when the original one broke.Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 AcresLocation: USA IAI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
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5.0
Posted 05/24/2012
by Danny
Model year: 1967Date Purchased: 2007-06-14Number of Hours: 999999
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REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: .Cons: .Type of User: Homeowner 50-100 AcresLocation: USA OKI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
My Tractor
5.0
Posted 03/01/2012
by Shea
Model year: 1968Date Purchased: 1992-06-26Number of Hours: 0
"Don't know exactly what I'm suppose to put in here. I'm 46 male in Montana in my hometown. Live close to the family farm that I grew up on and helped dad farm. I own my own land also and like to collect old JD tractors."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Classic John Deere.Cons: I dont know yet.Type of User: Homeowner 100+ AcresLocation: USA MTI also considered buying: John Deere 5010 REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
John Deere
4.3
Posted 01/09/2012
by Bob Hudyma
Model year: 1966Date Purchased: 1990-06-15Number of Hours: 6750
"Great tractor for the money. Needs better battery system for cold
starting. Reliable tractor. I burned up a hay wagon when sparks
came out of the muffler and landed on the hay."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Plenty of power, easy steering, comfortable tractor.Cons: Cold weather starting. No spark arrestor on stack.Type of User: Commercial FarmerLocation: USA CTI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Old Iron
5.0
Posted 06/02/2011
by Gary Brady
Model year: 1966Date Purchased: 1976-06-15Number of Hours: 9000
"I have a 1966 4020 John Deere, with a Woods loader. The tractor is used on our ranch and does all of our ranch chores with ease. Mowing hay meadows and pastures, bailing and hauling hay, dirt work and fencing.
We have a Belltech hydraulic post hole digger on the front for all of the fencing chores. The tractor is a reliable a hammer and has never failed to get the job done.
This is the tractor that John Deere should still be making today. Forty-five years later and it is still just a reliable as the day it was built. We have done the usual maintenance but the diesel engine is all original and runs like a top. In our area of Texas it is considered to be one one of the best tractors ever made.
That is an opinion that is backed up every time I put the key in and fire it up. I am very satisfied with our 4020. It has been an excellent tractor for our needs."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Good size, heavy weight, reliable and good parts availability.Cons: The hydraulic system is not the best for a loader. When you push in the clutch it disconnects the rear hydraulic pump. You have to minimize clutching to keep the hydraulic pump supplied. It has not been a problem for me, but the operator needs to understand that too much clutching will starve the hydraulics.Type of User: Homeowner 100+ AcresLocation: USA TXI also considered buying: John Deere 4040 REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Needs a lot of TLC & Patience
5.0
Posted 10/23/2010
by quickilverauto
Model year: 1968Date Purchased: 2010-07-01Number of Hours: 0
"This is just an old tractor that needs lots of t.l.c. & patience trying to get going to maintain about 30 acres with Tifton 85 and about 15 to 20 head of cattle in south Texas. I will appreciate any help I can get.
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REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: New radiator, water pump, hoses & belt, seems to run good.Cons: Trying to rewire & hook up front end loader.Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 AcresLocation: USA TXI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
