John Deere 4020 powershift plowing (Spring 2021)

4020 diesel with 4 bottom plow and a 5020 pulling a 7 bottom plow.
‪@MillennialFarmer‬ ‪@bigtractorpower‬ ‪@heritageironmagazine‬ ‪@RennerStockFarms‬ Thanks for watching!

[@johnjenkins8782]

Just imagine trading in your 2 cylinder Deere for a new gen 3010 or 4010 and plowing like this, what a dream.

[@matiasdun6599]

It must have been the greatest technological jump on diesel tractors of history.

[@jeffbriggs4268]

Funny thing:. Both old 2 cylinder Deeres and old Farmalls shifter much better when old than this generation of tractors. I used to bale hay with an 806 back in the early 70s and it shifted Ok. My brother had one around 2015 and it was sloppy. I used a 4010 to help him and it shifted badly, too. The 40s and 50s was when quality really mattered.

[@brianzybura8633]

@@jeffbriggs4268 Your brother's 806 back in 2015 was roughly speaking about a 50 year old tractor, and likely needed some repairs. I'm talking 50 years here. I mean what do you expect?

[@actZR900]

​@jeffbriggs4268 2 cyl shifting vs new gen is apples to oranges.

[@Matt-tt2br]

Uhmmm, then there's the computerized BS that nobody can work on. Control control control the people, not freedom.

[@stevespring1692]

Tach isn't working. That's one way to keep the hours down. 🤠

[@jpoplin1]

Beautiful black dirt matching great with J-D green 👍

[@floydrhodesiv5733]

From shes 12 to 17 I worked on my uncle's farms .He would pick me up at3:45 after I got off bus n changed my clothes take me ti the field . I would jump up on the 4020 power shift with the 5 x16 hydraulic reset plow n would get off that tractor at 12 at night . We had 2 4020 s one standard shift one power shift n 2 5 x16 moldboard plows n we would 400 to 500 acted in Pennsylvania ground every year . The standard shift tractor would plow in 4 gear alot of the time while other 4020 barely could pull in 3 gear .Round we would go n the standard dhuft tractor would catch up to me in 5 . Great memories as a young man growing up on the farms .rounds

[@rrknl5187]

In my opinion, the 4020 was one of the best tractors ever built, especially with the power shift. I'm not surprised yours is still running after maybe 50 years. The electrical system wasn't very good though, I didn't like the generator with 2 outputs and the idea of the left side - right side systems. I was pretty young back then but we got rid of one of the batteries, got a 12 volt starter and a 12 volt alternator and used the now empty battery box for tools.

[@Deandeere4020]

yes the tractor still runs great and so nice to use for any task. I would agree that the batteries are the biggest issue we have as well. thanks for watching!

[@robertpayne2717]

Yes the split electrical system on the early 4020s was not good started on 24 volts then the electrical system was split to run on 12 volts lights and other electrical systems.....created a huge fire hazard, we had one that fried the wiring harness while in our shop thought the shop was gonna catch on fire...

[@theranger7924]

My grandfather has an early model LP version, with the front bucket attachment and I can say with confidence that thing has not once let us down and still runs just fine

[@haulinashoutdoors2675]

We had a 4020 power shift, loved that tractor

[@panders55]

In the late 70's i ran a 1965 4020 with the Power Shift and drug a 5-16 J D 135 Semi mount plow with a gauge wheel, weed whips and trash boards on the plow. Great tool and one stout 4020.

[@howardbartel108]

I ran a 3020 power shift with a 3 bottom fully mounted when I was about 9.

[@daveburt1961]

ok...I've got dirt envy

[@StarrMan1961]

Back in the mid 70’s I did a lot of plowing with a 4020 power shift with a Deere 4-18 bottom plow. Great memories!

[@2ndamendment1776]

Don't have a 4020, but I have a 2510 gasser. Love that thing!

[@ramshackleshack751]

And here doing it at 0 rpm on the tach?! No emission. Suck it Tesla!

[@Deandeere4020]

4020 electric hybrid haha

[@jenslautrup1031]

In 1975 I was driving a 4020 driven on natural gas. That was in Canada.

[@tynewydd100]

Wonderful, thanks for taking care of them. I love the 4020. Looks right, timeless. Maybe one day you would do a walk around, showing what does what. Thank you.

[@Deandeere4020]

I will do that yes! Thanks for watching!

[@enderwhitekey7238]

I am ready for this. Just bought mine and need to know how to use it!

[@123chargeit]

That is some of the prettiest soil I've ever seen. Look at how dark it is. I'm used to stuff so red you'd think you'd nicked an artery. Good job son.

[@TheFlubber33]

Mid very northern illinois soil, this guy is my boss they own a chicken restaurant

[@pilsplease7561]

My soil is literally a sand deposit dropped off on a hillside by wind its pure sand all the way down to bedrock at like 350 feet down like 90% sand. awful soil to work with mostly because it doesnt hold water at all an nutrients just go right through it but grapes love it.

[@MarshallLanier]

That 4020 ought to fly with a 4 bottom plow in 5th gear

[@gleanerk]

Hey thanks for sharing these videos, I really enjoy watching them! Good memories

[@Deandeere4020]

Our pleasure!

[@MilkMan608]

4020's in my neighborhood (SE Minnesota) pulled 5-16's. Everybody loved 'em.

[@scottrayhons2537]

Back when John Deere made tractors. Now they make junk.

[@scottrayhons2537]

@@chad7575 I got a john Deere tractor and the plastic door latch broke so I could'nt get out of the cab. Lucky the neighbor came by. It's all junk made of plastic.

[@williebourke9962]

A great bit of no messing plowing .This man can plough a nice straight furrow

[@Frontpagefab]

Awesome video, rarely see old iron actually working. Now days they are only used to power augers and maybe a rotary mower..

[@357bullfrog9]

Around here there's several old 50s and 60s tractors still working but your right you don't get to see old iron I'm alot of places

[@theranger7924]

I thankfully have the luxury of being able to not only be around a large variety of old iron, but also to be able to restore them. It's so satisfying to get an old 50s era tractor that hasn't moved since my grandparents were my age up and running again. Not one other thing I have done in my entire life has ever felt the same as getting one of these old beasts running again

[@larrykeesee1442]

THIS TRACKER RUNS GREAT..ALOT OF POWER..THE 4020 IS A GAME CHANGER..RETIRED LARRY IN INDIANAPOLIS..

[@davidwilson7021]

What about the John deer 3020.?we had some on the farm.

[@leonardcollings7389]

Noticed they stay far away from tree roots. Had some experience with those when I was a teenager. The one I remember most was hitting a rock the size of a chevy and being jerked out of the seat when everything came to a sudden stop.

[@michaelcochran7895]

That’s music to my ears!!

[@keithkuckler2551]

I had a late model 4020 Diesel with the side console. It was the best tractor John Deere ever made. It was simple by todays standards, but, it was all steel and, easy to fix if you needed to. Someone should build one just like it today, you would sell thousands of them. but, it seems like the trend is to tractors that drive themselves, too bad. I grew up with two-cylinder John Deere, and, the last one i had was a really nice 530, another great tractor.

[@Deandeere4020]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! We love using the 4020 so comfortable at every task on the farm

[@danw6014]

Unfortunately the EPA would not allow it.

[@keithkuckler2551]

Yup, I had the same one. I farmed a half section with that and a 3020, later, I traded the 3020 for a new 2240, or 2440, I can not remember, it was okay, but, the 3030 was better. My 4020 and 3020 had synchro transmissions, worked great for me.

[@va3kbc]

I miss those days.

[@deanforshey428]

Very relaxing.... So cool you and your dad work together ❤️

[@Deandeere4020]

Yes, thank you

[@Skyhawks1979]

A 4020 could pull a 5-12 in heavy North Dakota soil in 4th gear handily.

[@Deandeere4020]

Yep it could. If u want to donate I can buy a bigger plow thanks!

[@PontiacFirebirdFormula305WS6]

My Grandfather has a 1966 JD 4020 Diesel with the Syncro Range transmission. The tractor has 13000 hours on it and still runs like a top!

[@michaeledwards5527]

Best tractor JD ever built...........

[@stihldavebergen3469]

I'd love to get a '72 4020, would look good next to my '73 165

[@MegaRiffraff]

I had a 1972 4020 and a 530 JD hay roller when they first came out it , I did custom rolling , some of the best money I made farming. Not many people had a roller back then so I stayed busy.

[@AdrianPerez-qj7lc]

Muy bonito 4020

[@matthewwainright6193]

I have owned my 4020 power shift for 40 years. I pull a IH 720 4 bottom with auto-reset. You don't have any rocks. I live in upstate NY. We have rocks. My 4020 is a '64.

[@imafriend1336]

Had one that ya had to slam from 7 to 8 if ya did it easy it would go to 2 for some unknown reason best hang on to the wheel or end up on the hood.

[@allenlesperance2163]

I farm with a Jhn Deere 4000

[@johnc7512]

Thats some black dirt!

[@carlayoung133]

Gorgeous tracker❤. It's my husband favorite tracker. My favorite is John a & b.

[@leonmiller7711]

Good Times!!

[@sepresley1]

Nice tractor doing a fine job. what size tires are you running on the front? thanks

[@Deandeere4020]

11L 15

[@Dennis-xt8lw]

My first 4020 I pulled a 5 bottom fully mounted plow and it was a narrow front

[@montyclark7202]

We just bought a 70s 3020 powershift with a 48 loader I love the tracter already

[@kelleyfarms8034]

There hard to find I would hold onto that gem

[@scotts7427]

Actually miss moldboard plowing, it took a while but it was so satisfying!! Awesome 4020 right there👍!!

[@Deandeere4020]

We do it just for fun haha. Thanks!

[@theon_ean_donly]

How do you get such beautiful black dirt like that? Also it's nice watching my 4020 working

[@jw8848]

My favorite tractor of all time.

[@billyuhlir3783]

2 more bottoms will work just fine.

[@tomreisinger6220]

Not in my area, owners of synchronized 4020s used 5-16s powershift tractors were better off with 4-16s.

[@jorjepereira321]

vas en tercera y a 1900 vueltas y con 4 rejas un maravilla EL 4020, . el tractor siempre estuve en duda son de 90 o 100 HP

[@rosselliott3971]

Absolutely beautiful love it own a couple of them and still adore it

[@reynaldocavazos3508]

Las agen días no a Bra otro tragtor como el cuarenta beinte lo maneje más de diez años uno Ai otro igual ael fue i sigue siendo el caballito de el ombre lo recomiendo sien por siento como ese nomás el b cuatro siento con cuenta son únicos grasias por subir lomejir en el llondir el collote de Teran i sus agri cul tores del norte

[@tonywright9378]

Old school 🤜🤛👍💪

[@tonywright9378]

Sound better wth straight pipes

[@koryauman5909]

GOAT!!!

[@RJ1999x]

🤦‍♂️

[@Jackson_Celtics_fan]

jd 4020 are my fav tractor of all time

[@carlwilson6779]

They don't make them like that anymore. I have road one a Many of Miles

[@marionmock8677]

that 4020 is sweet;;;;sure need that tach fixed ;;it will pull a 5 bottom plow too

[@Deandeere4020]

Yes it will! We will find a 5 bottom someday! Thanks!

[@danw6014]

It will pull that one easy in 5th gear.

[@raymondcamp8212]

Loved watching but you can drag a chicken backwards and plow deeper.

[@kennytill8788]

Is one of the best tractors that was ever made so universal John Deere is the best

[@sandornyari4148]

❗🦬✅🟩🇺🇲 zöld Bivaly ❗🤩

[@Rip1Outdoors]

Nice 👍🏻

[@kevinhagbom1805]

Put in a few thousand hours on 2 of these. Great tractors

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

What size are your front tires on this 4020 I'm looking to replace the front tires on my 4020 and I want the 4 rib tires like on yours. Your plow job looks really nice by the way.

[@Deandeere4020]

11L-15SL brand is BKT pro rib

[@SoybeanFarmer3300]

@@Deandeere4020 thank you for that information. 🙂

[@toddgittins5692]

Over ride the stop!

[@jamespetty9545]

Turn that dirt over

[@gregsanders2480]

Nice

[@TheSporadicTraveler]

What tree is planted in the middle of the field? Is the soil naturally dark like this or it was improved to be like this?

[@Deandeere4020]

It's my aunts apple tree she likes it so it stays ha. The dirt is pretty nice up here naturally in northern IL

[@allisdeere55]

tack cable on 4020 must be broke. i think deere dealer has them in stock.

[@Deandeere4020]

Got one on the bench haha

[@mikewoita8941]

CAnt believe your only pulling a 4 bottom. Most every body when they plowed around here pulled 5.

[@Deandeere4020]

Don't have a 5 bottom plow for it yet. Found this plow close by for a good price and complete. Thanks for watching!

[@chipps1066]

They probably ran RED.

[@glennspreeman1634]

only going 5-6 inches!!??!

[@toddgittins5692]

@@chipps1066 and they are now ductile sewer pipe.

[@paulnash8666]

Good looking tractors.

[@JMichldirtbag]

❤️

[@charlesswhitlock]

What year is the 4020? 64 65?

[@ДядькоВасиль]

What is the processing depth?

[@lounar482]

Wish I could plow that straight !

[@fidelmomon409]

Amen brother!

[@farmgrowncountrystrong]

Thanks for the video 📹

[@Deandeere4020]

Thanks for watching!

[@fabiobellini7642]

👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@thomasfranklin4307]

I’d like to pull a chisel plow with a 4020….how many shanks do you think would be a good match?

[@Skyhawks1979]

We pulled a 12 foot chisel in heavy North Dakota soil.

[@raineranneken9150]

Mein Gott noch mal! Wieso zeigst Du nicht einmal, wie das Powershift - Getriebe schaltet, oder wie der Richtungswechsel damit funktioniert !!

[@Deandeere4020]

I can do that next time I use this tractor yes

[@raineranneken9150]

@@Deandeere4020 Vielen Dank ! Toll restaurierter Trecker übrigens ...

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing. I was always told that with the power shift, you could figure on dropping one bottom from what the synchro-range would pull. Is that true?

[@thegreenerthemeaner]

No. Gear change under load was easy. Many times you could add one in these conditions. Time once upon, lots of guys had 2 different plows for different conditions. These days it is hard to find the plow matched to your old tractor and conditions. If you go to any Plow Days, a 4 bottom is an easy size to haul and unload. So many have went to scrap. I sent an F145 5-16 and a 1350-1450 6-16 to scrap years ago. Of course now I would like to have them back.

[@handheldgarage3297]

They say with a power shift you could down shift on the hills but with a syncro range you didn't have to.

[@jti2007]

The power shift had about 5hp deficit to the Sycnro Range

[@Northeastohio]

Cool video

[@jakerbennett9909]

Very Nice

[@Deandeere4020]

Thanks

[@joe51chevy7]

It’s nice to see people plow without trying to do it in road gear.

[@Deandeere4020]

I don't want to get done with the field too fast! Haha

[@warrenzant9263]

I miss my 4320 so very much.

[@rudycarlson8245]

What year is your 4020?

[@Deandeere4020]

66

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@Deandeere4020 The 4020 is one of the best tractors John Deere made! When did you get yours?

[@Deandeere4020]

@Rudy Carlson I think about 12 years ago. It was a little rough and bad tires but the hood was pretty decent and we collected parts for a while till we got it all together and painted it. We poured concrete for a guy in his garage and traded the labor for it so we think it was a great deal!

[@rudycarlson8245]

@@Deandeere4020 Was it running when you got it? Or did you have to rebuild the engine?

[@marc_tractors7840]

the tractor

[@duanebolen8359]

You sure made a mess with your head land

[@Deandeere4020]

Yes disaster out there haha!

[@duanebolen8359]

A list of people can’t close a dead land leave a big ditch to fill in

[@Deandeere4020]

@@duanebolen8359 I need more practice ha. Tough with only like 5 acres to turn over barely even get the bottoms cleaned up!

[@duanebolen8359]

@@Deandeere4020 with a Mounted plow it’s a lot easier then a to bottom trip plow to fill in dead farrow

[@duanebolen8359]

On you starting you were to close to your other pass

[@marc_tractors7840]

it is so good

[@garrettvillwok3693]

Good looking tractor sir, and nice job plowing.

[@Deandeere4020]

Thanks! Kinda tough with the camera too haha!

[@davidmarsh7480]

Why 4 bottom? They pulled 5 quite easily???

[@Deandeere4020]

This plow we found locally for a really good price and it's in great shape. Always looking for more but hard to find sometimes. It's just what we have for now. Thanks for watching!

[@mauricedaniels3399]

not in our soil.we pulled 4-16's 10 inches deep and lifted in low ground

[@tomreisinger6220]

Not where I come from.

[@chipps1066]

Mighty shallow "plowing".

[@philsouligny2420]

Dash lights are out tack don't work know for throttle missing wow needs attention

[@Deandeere4020]

Feel free to donate thanks

[@tomreisinger6220]

Really guy, almost 60 year old tractor,runs smoothly good tires nice steps, plenty of daylight to farm with, maybe the man wanted to try it out instead of worrying about nit picking b.s. it's burning clean and if the fluids are staying put, farm with it.