Cheapest John Deere Tractor On Facebook Marketplace

[@darinsitko998]

As a husband, I can really appreciate Grant's replies to some tough questions. Bravo, young man!

[@80cardcolumn]

Laura: "Are you feeling as excited as I am?" Grant: "Uhhm.." 😄

[@godoftheinterwebz]

That *is* Grant being excited

[@yakubuabdulahi5414]

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[@yakubuabdulahi5414]

yes my sister if I can get sapot like one tractor I will be happy but please I don't need cash money you can sech Jon dear tractor company website in Tamali Ghana and pay the money to them to gev me tractor

[@JimmyCornPop]

@@yakubuabdulahi5414 Wut?

[@JimHerman-o3q]

Either used correctly is a good thing ! Makes for much easier starting ! I use in all the time on my six tractor...shoot it across ( not into ) the intake as your turning it over........shes off and going

[@cunninghamfarm3792]

30 years ago, I spent a lot of time around a 4020 gas. The main reason it was there was "Diesels were expensive". It had several problems, but the biggest two were getting it running and keeping it running. Good luck.

[@stephenbierlein2517]

I worked for this guy he had 4020 diesel great tractor. Years down the road at auction. He brought a 4020 gas was like new very few hours. Brought for doing hay. Either wouldn't start or die for no reason. Depression worked on it several times. He finally got feed up and paid to have a diesel put in . 20 years later still have and use the tractor. Good luck. Have a great day.

[@tedhansen3846]

😅 "The two best days of my life were the days I bought my boat and the day I sold my boat"

[@cunninghamfarm3792]

@@stephenbierlein2517 I wonder if a combine engine would fit in a 4020?

[@p71collector]

@@cunninghamfarm3792 It might, I am not sure which model combine engine would work in a 4020. I have a Deere '71 4320 tractor with an engine from a 6600 combine installed.

[@jjlittle81]

My grandfather had lpg John Deere tractors

[@johnsweeney7829]

I still have my grandpa's 4020! It was used on our farm for years as a row crop tractor. It started out as a gas burner but after 1 season my grandpa swapped in a Diesel engine. Have his 3020 and 4430 also! Absolutely love y'all getting some old iron!

[@danhess7597]

Something you should do on that 4020 is take the cover off of the bottom of the clutch housing and look at the throwout bearing for the clutch to make sure it is not worn out. It is greaseable from either the inside (grease fitting on bearing) or a hose that goes through the side of the clutch housing with a fitting on it. If that bearing goes bad and locks up it will cut the fingers off of the clutch. I just put a clutch in my 1962 4010 and parts cost around $3000 because the previous owner didn't grease the throwout bearing. Good luck with the 4020. I made my living working at a JD dealer in IL for several years and worked on many old JDs.

[@benwilcox2815]

I bought a 1020 gas tractor of the same mid 60's vintage in 1994. We still have it and it was perfect for our small veg farm in Maine. The rear tires fell off, the radiator core was plugged and had to be replaced, we replaced the water pump, and finally replaced brake shoes after using it about 20 years. Its not quite as old as I am, but it still starts and runs great. We have a loader but no remotes on this small workhorse. I had a diesel model 1020 w/ high 36" tires that was a beauty, and pulled much better due to improved ground contact. These JD's are about 1000 lbs heavier than the imported small models of similar horsepower, and last much longer. Bravo on your "new" tractor, Benjamin W

[@terrytomlinson8772]

My father was so proud of his new 4020 purchase many many years ago - spent many no cab hours on that tractor

[@Thomas-gq4so]

Great buy lts a classic 🎉

[@KirkDeWitt]

Wow that takes me back. The first one I drove didn't have a cab in it but the farmer I worked with found a cab and put it on for our first harvest. Used it to pull grain wagons to the local co-op which was about 12 miles away. Took about 2 hours to get there and back if there wasn't a line to dump. Great memories!! Thank you for the trip down memory lane

[@daves1A1killer]

Grew up haying in Colorado on a John Deer 3020 with my grandpa. This video brought back the feels! So cool.

[@richardwilliams5659]

Congrats, you two. I’ll never forget on my small farm my first tractor. It was a Massey Ferguson 135 just a little tractor but boy I love that thing.

[@brucewatkins7163]

You will love it. This was a high end tractor when i was growing up on the farm in Minnesota! Enjoy!

[@jebblinne3273]

Restoring old equipment is so cool!

[@mikecliff2367]

Silly me, I am feeling both excitement for you and the angst of many things to fix. I bought a Deere 302A gas and it was actually really a good machine. Had power shuttle. Then I sold it and got a 2040 diesel. It has been a good tractor after replacing the brakes. May you make great memories with your tractor Deal !!

[@wesleywright6484]

Wonderful!!! We had 1010,2520,3020,and the 4020! You have what was called old style! You can tell by the dashboard and the muffler.its round! The new style had a more oval shape to it!! Enjoy your find! She may not be the Belle of the ball but she'll treat you right! She just needs a little TLC!

[@bp-ob8ic]

Vise grips in the tool box is standard equipment for JD tractors. We had a 4030. The shifter was so different from the smaller (2020/2630) ones we had, and there was definitely a learning curve with it. We also had a cab like that on a 4320. Other than shading the sun, its particular strength was funneling all the dust from the wheels into the drivers face. Even with the doors closed. It will be interesting to see how you get along with the gas model.

[@trd4d]

Our neighbors were diehard Chalmers fans. One day we rolled in the yard on the school bus, and there sat a fairly new 4020. Being a Deere fan myself, it warmed my heart to see them cross over. Soon there was a 5020 in the yard. I don’t think they ever fully converted, but they did enjoy there Deeres. We never went beyond the R. What a tractor that was.

[@MarkPowell-bz8em]

I grew driving a 4020 diesel. We had 3 on my family’s farm. 2 with power shift transmission and one with a sync range transmission. I did a lot of fieldwork on the sync range. I have great memories on that tractor!

[@quackyduck1499]

We have a starter fluid here in Aus made by a company called Nulon. It's called Start you Bastard. So Australian.

[@alanmccalla6737]

What a great find. Before tearing into it: Sea Foam in the fresh gas fuel. Lots of it to free things up. Your ethanol gas will help with Sea Foam to clean the inside of the gas tank. Mag or distributor? Neww points. Clean and time mag. Give the valve guides time to lubricate and valves to sorta clean themselves before tearing it down. New silicone plug wires. Run a tank of treated gas through it before making serious mechanical commitments. You might be seriously astonished. My old 1953 six cylinder runs smooth enough to stand nickels on edge and they don't fall over. I've had it since 1991 (how old are you?) and been into the bottom of the motor to inspect castle nut cotter pins and I could serve food on the inside of the crankcase. It's that clean. Enjoy your journey. I've shot gallons of acrylic paint. Your local paint store will mix identical JD paint for less. Our truck is archived back to 1959 Chrysler Imperial Renaissance red. I love following what you do.

[@jcallahan_4279]

My father bought a JD4020 when I was 16. I helped hin drive it home across northern Ohio in the winter. Probably February. There was ice on the road especially the bridges. It was a standard diesel with the same synchro shift you have. We had a small farm. It was our big tractor. My dad was excited to go from pulling a 3 bottom 16" plow to a new JD 2700 with four 18" bottoms. We generally plowed in 4th, and fitted up in 5th....sometimes I would cheat and put it in 6th. It was a fabulous tractor. We had to plug it in to start it in the winter. If it got below 0F we sometimes used a little ether.

[@Sleekfalcon]

I'm happy for you. Around where I am you won't find one in running functional condition for that price. I wish I could. I need one to move bales with and other things around here. But I am excited to see what is to come. This is a fun adventure for sure. Congratulations on finding your tractor!

[@Sleekfalcon]

Have no idea where my comment went. You got a good deal compared to what I can find here in that price range. Excited to see what's to come. It's a fun adventure for sure. Congratulations on finding your tractor.

[@rockmack7343]

I like the idea of an old tractor restoration. Sound like some good videos for us and maybe some frustration and fun for Grant and you, Looking forward to it!

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Always fun bringing home a project in hopes of giving it a new life. Thanks for Sharing!

[@kevinwiley9696]

Glad to see you guys getting these old pieces of equipment!! I can picture it with the yellow and JD Green!!!!

[@bobnerhus8915]

Yep, I’d agree, by the way it starts and runs, your first challenge may be the motor, then the power washer, lastly you can paint Stay safe!

[@frritter8253]

We can remember when the JD 4020 was the most modern and powerful; others wished then had one. Good memories guys.

[@VonBluesman]

One of my cousins collected and restored tractors. It is a great hobby but extremely expensive to maintain. Good luck.

[@gregthroley8190]

I grew up and rode on 4020 trators when I was younger and drove them that brings back so many memories as I get older Truning 60 this year in July

[@DavidNachtmann]

You starting this and driving out to me back to some OLD memories. Look foreward to see what you do with it.

[@Captain-Max]

This is how old school I am... that's a pretty fancy tractor in my mind. When I cleared my 1st property, just under 50 yrs ago, I borrowed my neighbors Ford 8N. I would have given most anything to have one of those and always think fondly when I see one. Later, I worked for the county, and we had one or two of those fancy John Deere tractors with sickel mowers for mowing road sides. Never considered being able to own something that fancy. I'm jealous, good score for Laura Farms. 🤠👍

[@craigbigbee6395]

8N? An American classic!

[@randysmith7292]

Pepper be like.. You brought me MICE!!! lol... much love and Thanks so much for sharing

[@redleader7988]

Reminds me of a few years ago when I bought my first tractor, a gas 1972 backhoe with front-end loader w/bucket. Always starts right up and works all day. Needed a lot of work at first but after seeing prices today it was an excellent buy. Best thing about a gas tractor: They run well in the winter.

[@jmit5650]

Good old tractors, it has what we called back in the day a shake and bake cab, heat no ac. I had the same cab on 1100 MF. Great video.

[@JasonShipley1979]

The 4020 is a great tractor. I myself grew up around the 4020 on my grandma and grandpa's farm which he brought home new in 72 which my uncle still has today. I had a lot of memories with this tractor in particular since when I was really little and it's a tractor full of memories for me. It was the first tractor I ever rode in and learned to drive on the farm when I was a little kid and it's an important tractor and part of history and means so much to me even today for this reason.

[@markkressbach6983]

I’m from the mid to late 60’s and can still get the job done. That’s a diamond in the rough, little bit of love and off you go!

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Another part to the jigsaw. One good plus it started easier than some old engine do. You all stay safe, love from Mike. ❤

[@bobtucker8875]

Not sold on the gas part of it, but I've sent many hours on a 4020 an think 🧐 you made a great decision. Can't wait to see more content on this project 😄. Thanks for sharing 🙏.

[@sterlingrachwal1320]

We had a 4010 at home and had the motor rebuilt to 4020. The tractor went from 80 hrs. To 100 hrs. The shifter for the transmission has 3 ranges. As long as you keep it in that range, you can shift on the go. Are JD was deisel with a narrow front end.

[@tomkelsey7226]

I grew up on a John Deere 330. No better sound in the world than hearing it start and throttle up!

[@RONALDRANKIN-k9n]

It will do what you want bonuses it has a working loader and a hunting blind. Good luck!

[@kdr-b2676]

Great buy on the tractor. The black exhaust smoke is a carburetor concern. Excess / raw fuel soots up the oil and wears the cylinder walls. Also sounds like it might need a tuneup. Look forward to watching a fun old tractor makeover. God bless you guys. Enjoy your videos.

[@coaterdave]

Along with a low cylinder.

[@TheeEccentricEd]

I grew up running a 3010 Diesel with a loader. My dad got a 3010 lpg and had it converted back to gas. That tractor would eat points and condensers like mad, even after replacing the resistor. First thing I would do is upgrade the ignition to a electronic one and replace the generator charging system with an alternator. Should be a good tractor if you give it the right love.

[@ronsmith5349]

I was 7 years old in 1963 when these tractors were introduced. It was the biggest tractor I had ever seen.

[@northsonny]

Growing up on a homestead in Fairbanks Alaska in the 1960s with a 1952 John Deere MC crawler. I could tell stories about things me and my dad did to keep that thing running!! Hauled a BUNCH of firewood for many years....

[@jaypreddy8185]

I love older tractors. Reliable and simple. You can work on them more so than new ones

[@brianrance]

One of my best memories from childhood (around 12) was driving my Grandpa's 4020 Diesel pulling a set of harrows in the Fall.

[@kevindelaney1951]

Well done. That tractor & a box of her favourite chocolate & favourite flowers & Laura’s Valentines Day is taken care of.

[@bradpogue3448]

Grant and Laura what in the beep are you doing. Need to do a massive upgrade on the carb and the engine. Good luck with your new adventure. Stay positive and happyp

[@normschafer2685]

Congrats, Laura and Grant. I guess your next project is looking for a bucket. Good luck.

[@williamburchard2987]

You guys are so incredibly inspiring. I have watched you fro the very beginning. It makes me so happy to see how your lives are progressing. 👍wishing the very best for this year farming

[@nickmcdonald42]

And you got to air it out on the way home! Mice were jumping off everywhere! 😂

[@lifeonthefarm6001]

We had a 4020 propane, power shift, was one of my favorites. Always wanted a diesel. The 4020 was one of the best tractors, and most liked tractors John Deere ever made. Don’t listen to the haters in the comments lol. Also they are easy to work on and rebuild.

[@rickwhite2567]

Laura Best personality on KZbin, and maybe all social media.

[@dstoneburner]

We had two 4020s on our farm in northern Indiana. One had the narrow front end which we switched to the wide axle. One had a cab and one without. I like the one without the cab. Great video!

[@awzonomous]

Love the attitudes when it came time to negotiate.... good hearted mid-westerners!

[@nicholaslacovara2381]

As an owner of 3 4020s and one gas. First put an electronic ignition Flame Thrower coil, new wires and plugs and then have the carb rebuilt by Denny’s Carb shop. They fix the carb that has a factory defect. Do not fear the gas. Make sure the air intake has no crakes or leaks. That is what gets everyone in trouble. Even a small air leak can make it run bad. From the looks of it a new gear reduction starter. If you regret it and want to sell it for what you paid, I will buy it. That was a good price.

[@neoncatfish4038]

I believe you're going to be just fine with this tractor! I see many of them old tractors still going strong!

[@timgoodwin7566]

Laura, my 1st tractor was a 1957 John Deere 710, with a loader and bucket.

[@Rudi-Mhz]

On the 710 i learned driving a Tractor in Germany....!

[@timgoodwin7566]

@Rudi-oj5mf they called them the diesel pfusher or something like that. I don't speak German, so please forgive me lol 😆 😅

[@inmyopinion6836]

Laura, are you REALY that happy !?!?!?!?! It shows, thanks !

[@FreedomRock44]

I am looking forward to seeing your tractor Laura!!!! I think if they get it running smooth it will show it's worth.

[@deanc24]

Great buy! But I would rebuild the carb to get it running smooth. Then it will be more reliable. Paint can wait. Excited to see the progression this tractor takes on.

[@turbodiesel4709]

@deanc24 : Paint should be the last thing anyone invests in when doing a tractor restore, especially if you want it operating well.

[@WilsonMadison-z5w]

Good luck with your new tractor purchase. Can’t wait to see what it looks like when you and Grant get it cleaned up.

[@jls1045]

You can't beat a 4020. I worked on a farm during my teen years in the 1960's & drove a 4020 diesel. (I realize you bought a 4020 gas). I loved that tractor!❤

[@mikeborkhuis7278]

Dairy farm I worked on, back in the early 90s, had a 4020 & 3020 diesel. Miss those old tractors.

[@daleberghorn6504]

Nice buy love the old school tractor i love repairing them much easier to work on surprised its a gas model lots of 4020s still around 😊

[@tractoragogo2767]

- nice tractor...put bigger frontwheels 11.00-16...we had a JD 3020 way back in Sweden also syncro range actually theres 3 rev gear when the stick is a little worn

[@jti2007]

My dad had a 3010 gasser that cemented his decision to go all diesel after that. Also, the post '69 models had the side mounted hydraulics that made driving a lot more comfortable. That engine sounds weak and needs a good checking out. A good tune up and compression test will tell a lot about its condition.

[@johnensminger7675]

That's a nice addition! Way to go Grant!😊

[@mikerosing8202]

Love the blue ram Laura

[@kennethjacobs2875]

Based on comment about carb flooding if gas is not turned off when not running and black smoke from very rich mixture, you need to replace carb float and needle valve.

[@cedricbroussard8738]

I love the 4020 it's an awesome old tractor 🚜!! It just needs some TLC!!

[@kroadie3936]

A team approach Another design innovation Laura farms is proud of is the accessories

[@zackoenig8958]

Great video. I would look into a new carburetor. Those 3020 and 4020 gas tractors had junk carburetors. I have a 3020 gas that fouled plugs like crazy. I put a new carburetor from Robert's carburetor repair on it, and it's like a whole new tractor. Good luck and enjoy it!

[@zackoenig8958]

Some of the other comments are a bit discouraging against the gas tractors, and I totally get it. But, once the carburetor issue is squared away, they are great tractors. A gas tractor starts much better than diesel in the cold. Mine starts down to 0 degrees without being plugged in. Nice feature for an emergency pull-out in a snow storm. There is plenty of power. My dad has a diesel, and mine will pull just as good.

[@maddog6493]

do a full carb rebuild, refresh ignition new wires and plugs then do a evaluation of were you are at ,run compression check also ,will be a nice tractor

[@MrCrazycook8]

John Deere 4020 - 1963 - 1972 Total built 184,879 Horse power 107 Factories Waterloo, Iowa and Mexico Original price was $10,345 in 1972 Was the best selling tractor 1963-1972

[@billjoat]

That's amazing!! Only lost $5000 in value over 60 years!!

[@MrCrazycook8]

@@billjoat Adjusted for inflation, $10,000 in 1965 is equal to $98,316 in 2024.

[@allenyanney4128]

Never made 107hp unless aftermarket turbo'd.

[@charlieyellowstone8248]

Factory made 4020 tractor rated horsepower was at around 95-96. 4000 was 97 and I think the 4010 was 80 or so. Turbo can increase the hp. The 4320 was called the "Super 4020". It was 115hp.

[@watermanone7567]

Good luck with it, sounds like at least one cylinder has low compression. Thanks for the video.

[@agentcrm]

Which is going to make it quite an expensive purchase to rebuild. :(

[@paulprigge1209]

Yep! Gas To boot! Run! Run as fast as you can!

[@watermanone7567]

Some people just don't get it!@@agentcrm

[@turbodiesel4709]

@watermanone7567 : Not necessarily. It more likely needs a good tune-up and carburetor overhaul. Soooo many people are famous for neglecting proper tractor maintenance!

[@darwinbrandt3712]

We had one and we put 10,000 hours before we had to rebuild the motor the tractors are all compared to how good they are good they are they are unbelievable good

[@billloutzenheiser5397]

Just a short ride up HY 14 FROM YOUR PLAE TO FULLERTONkool, get new plugs and cla=ean the carb should help it start easier

[@wademizelle3433]

Great video, the 4020 is the greatest and most popular tractor of all time. I can’t wait to see the videos of the 4020. Thanks

[@andrewmacomber1638]

Let the real work begin! That rig is gonna need some TLC Nice purchase though! Best of luck to you! I hope the restoration goes well!✌🏻❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻🌎

[@MH-qq3kj]

I used to drive one regularly in the early 70’s. Very functional, reliable machine. Probably needs some work. Great learning experience. 👍

[@jessicanicolebelmonte6252]

Very wise answer at the end of the video, Grant.

[@chevyblazer944]

My uncle had one of those and every day I wished it had a cab on it !!!! the trans takes a few mins to get use to but other than that it was a good tractor , the only real problem we had was the back rims had rusted , due to crap leaking out of tires lol and they ( rims and tires) kept falling off the tractor, we got good at putting them back on lmfao !!! We got new rims and tires and it felt strange for them not falling off 🤨

[@billjoat]

Early high school, 1975-79, drove one of these sometimes on my uncles potato farm pulling a Lockwood harvester. His were both 4WD.

[@larrydettmer8916]

Good pivot repair transport, multiple levels to stand on, drive over the beans & corn rows to a point & carry a lot of STUFF.

[@FirstLast-wd2rl]

Looks like a reasonably straight machine. A 4020 with the syncro-shift transmission has one positive attribute that's hard to ignore. Nothing on that tractor will ever go wrong with it that you can't repair right there in your own home shop. They are, as the expression goes, "dirt simple". Where it's had a loader on it for some time, probably the biggest chore will be splitting it to do the clutch someday. Even though there are two of them (drive and PTO) they're about as complicated as the clutch on grandpa's pickup truck. Not a big fan of the gas engines myself, but if you're not planning on doing heavy field work with it you should be OK with the fuel consumption. Start with new batteries and consider tossing in a new alternator and starter. Money up front but it's best to have it in a turn-the-key-and-go condition. Congratulations on your new "toy"!

[@TomRowan777]

Just checking in....Laura is still ridiculously adorable as ever and the only thing that shines brighter is the sun.❤❤❤

[@TomRowan777]

Our Laura is so popular that an entire industry of phony Laura's has arisen to try to con Laura Farms's fan base. I don't know whether to be flattered or insulted! ☺ ☺ ☺

[@mikemccloney5640]

If you do much with it watch the gas go down , 5 Gal s per hr . The smoke out of the muffle can be fixed with a carb kit . I have a 3020 gas it was doing the same black smoke I put a kit in the carb now it don t smoke and it starts better and more power at low RPM .

[@scottcarter90]

Enjoy your new tractor. I hope it serves you well after a good service.

[@EdwinRitter]

"Adventures await" - Oh, yeah. We had a 4010, 3020 and *4520* - all had that then standard transmission. 4 hi-lo gears forward; 2 for reverse on the 20 series (4010 had three).

[@lynwessel2471]

The newer ones also had 3 reverse but JD didnt make the slot for it because they had problems with it in the 10 series.

[@brianstevens2327]

​@@lynwessel2471yes the ten series would seize the reverse idler if you drove in a fast reverse too far without going forward.

[@Mach34i]

Change all fluids,adjust vavles, clean carb.general maintence. Looks good.

[@larrymoffitt2386]

With this ancient Deere and that box scraper and mower from the middle of the last century, you will be farming retro. I totally love it. And Gage, with his Grape Crush, will have something more to weld. Or to teach Laura to weld. And the rest of us are enjoying it along with you. 🤠

[@turbodiesel4709]

@laura farms : Always a reason that some machines are "cheaper" than others. Compared to their diesel engine counterparts, the John Deere 4020 GAS engine tractors are very thirsty machines. (You'll come to learn that pretty quickly.) For that front-end loader, it looks like it's gonna need some hydraulic cylinder seal/repacking for the leaking loader cylinders. You're also most definitely going to want to buy a decent quick-attach bucket 7ft or 8ft wide, and a Bobcat style quick attach mount. (There are some pretty good aftermarket choices out there.) I'd also highly recommend a set of quick-attach pallet forks. From what I seen & heard in this video, the tractor itself needs: - (2) new tri-rib front tires (those mostly smooth ribbed hay wagon tires really suck for using as front tractor tires). - A front wheel/tie rod toe-in adjustment. - That ball of twine cut out/removed from the rear axle shaft, before it damages the rear axle seal & housing! - The 540 rpm PTO stub put back in place of the 1000 rpm stub.(the 540 stub is stored in the rear end housing, just above the PTO output shaft housing). - A JD top link (center link) & correct top-link pin & correct category II end ball. - The right rear rockshaft shield/cover (it's missing). - The right cast remote cylinder hanger bracket (it's missing). - A full ignition system tune-up (distributor cap, rotor, spark plugs, wires, etc.). - A carburetor full kit rebuild/overhaul. - Cab repairs. Do yourselves a big favor & DON'T be in a hurry to remove the cab. Plenty of people do, and then they regret it later. Doors & windows come off quite easily for summertime use. - Oh, and check the antifreeze protection level. There's a simple & inexpensive floaty-ball or floaty-disc tool for checking the coolant protection level. Just like most any liquid-cooled engine, you want the antifreeze/coolant to be around a 50/50 mixture, which gives ample cold & hot weather protection. Tell your back seat rider in the pickup that a straight pipe for the exhaust is a really idiotic idea. That's a gas engine, and not a turbo diesel. It needs a good factory muffler & rain cap on it! A straight pipe on most any inline 6-cylinder naturally-aspirated GAS engine will only be loud, annoying, and will frankly just sound crummy & obnoxious. The engine is most likely smoking a lot, because it desperately needs carburetor work. Make sure the brass float in the carb is not bad/pinholey & leaking, and that it's properly adjusted. Clean out all of the jets & circuits in the carburetor, and properly adjust the low idle screw and high speed power jets. It's also very likely that the oil bath air cleaner will need to be thoroughly cleaned out (or a new paper air filter element replacement, if someone happened to update the air filtration system in the past - not likely). *Pro-tip: Oil bath air cleaners use the same oil in them as the engine crankcase. I'd highly recommend using either SAE10W-30 or SAE10W-40 engine oil in that tractor's engine. I'd personally use the slightly "heavier weight" SAE10W-40 in it, but either will perform just fine. Unless you like changing oil, there's no need for the older recommended straight weight oils (SAE 10 winter & SAE 30 summer) anymore. And yes, SAE15W-40 diesel grade oil would be ok to use as well, but it's just more costly & unnecessary. Furthermore, the additive packages in the oils are also different for gas vs diesel oils. She'll definitely need an engine oil change, and a new engine oil filter (The filter is located in the inside of the engine oil pan, you remove the square plate from the side of the pan, AFTER you've drained the engine oil). I'd also highly recommend draining the transmission & hydraulic reservoirs and changing out the hydraulic filter(s). Use either JD HyGard Trans/Hyd fluid, or Tractor Supply's Premium Trans/Hyd Fluid, if you need to save a few bucks. DO NOT CHEAP OUT on decent quality fluids, or run the wrong fluids. I'm not "yelling", I'm merely stressing these important points for your own good. Many old tractors in rough shape, like your "new-to-you" particular ole JD 4020 machine is, were often products of very poor, or simply no maintenance. Oh, and one last thing I noticed... it appears someone has removed a pair of the rear quick-attach hydraulic remotes, that would be located on the left rear of the tractor, just opposite the right rear ones that ARE still there. The left remote hydraulic valve lever is still in the dash, and I'm wondering if maybe they incorrectly chose to plumb the loader control valve into the left rear hydraulic valve lines? Anyhow, at least there's still one rear hydraulic remote there, at the right rear. I'd say financially speaking, you guys did fair. The tractor is far from junk, but it's not a diesel, and it definitely needs s bunch of TLC to make it a good, useful, reliable tractor. Not talking out my butt here. I know those tractors pretty well. I've owned a few 4020's, as well as a plethora of other makes & models of tractors over the years. Grew up fruit, hay, and beef cattle farming. Worked as a JD technician in my younger years. If I can be of help, feel free to ask.

[@thomaswojan5637]

Laura that Dodge Ram looks great pulling that John Deere!

[@woodburyfarmskansas]

We use an old gas 4020 every day to load silage in the winter. They're good ones and fairly easy to work on!

[@SaseboJoe]

That tractor is a great winter project 😊😊😊

[@davidlauman760]

As a former auto mechanic needs a compression test then it needs a carb rebuild smokes black which means its rich needs a needle and seat and float you can test the needle and seat with a vacuum pump sometimes they have dirt in the system take a fuel sample and test for water in gas also him turning the fuel off is a good indication of the float bowl being over filled it will also get in crankcase oil not good either

[@bjarkekorsgaard]

Sweeeeet little tractor - a nice piece of the John Deere legacy history 😍