59 Years Later, It Still Runs Strong

[@Snowtruckdriver]

I've never seen a 4020 Gas tractor. I picked up on it when I saw the spark plugs. I thought they were all diesels. You learn something every day. xxxxxxx

[@Ray56z]

They were popular too. Mid '60s a lot hadn't switched to diesel equipment, still wanted everything gas.We had a couple gas to go with the several diesel, nearly identical in the work they did, just slightly more maintenance with gas due to plugs, points, less hours for the oil. As a boy then I was one of those that worked everything to it's limit. Something was said to be a 5 bottom, I had a 6-7 on it. 4020 gas is the reason I got an uncle to switch to Deere from Case, he was the odd one out in the family farming business. Always bragging his 930 or 1030 could outdo any Deere below one of the center swivels. Told him to pick a Deere he wanted to put the 930 against. He picked out the 4020 diesel and I told nah, I'd do it with the gas. He backed to his 6 bottom, told him to pull to the 8. It pulled it but it worked harder than it should be. I hooked and down the field I went, a 11 year old full of piss and vinegar just out did my 6'7" 300lb uncle, and he couldn't whup me for it.

[@huntinfishingdad6905]

I thought they were all diesel ad well noticed when she showed plugs lol

[@garykeenan3724]

Made a propane version also

[@benjaminkilmer]

One of my best friends in high school used to have a gas. Did custom work to help pay for college

[@TomRowan777]

Grant's Battery Fund ❤

[@jaysartori9032]

You and Grant did a lot of hard work just to restore that old girl. Pepper is so adorable!💖😻

[@kenc1800]

Grant is a NOTORIOUS BATTERY BANDIT…..I think more a PIRATE! You guys are entertaining and educational. Love your content!

[@franklackie2469]

The 4020 was one of best tractors john deere ever made enjoy her ❤

[@frankroberts1325]

Back in the early 60s, i used to ride on a new 4010 diesel when i was around 9 yrs old, through the yrs i have operated the 4010, the 4020, 4000, and my all time favorite is the 4440, i have 60 acres i own and my two tractors are a 1944 Farmall M, and a 1948 Allis wd, talk about going back in time. i was born in 1954. i love your old tractors and watching you do farm stuff.

[@ulhpilot7757]

11:51 🤣🤣 It never gets old!!

[@DM-uv3sd]

🍑Will never

[@Alexander-ea18]

Never

[@jls1045]

Love the 4020! It's a classic. I spent countless hours driving one during my teen years back in the 60's. Ours was a diesel. It drove so nice, I loved it. Thanks for bringing back some awesome memories. Glad you found one.😊❤

[@michaelwilliams7481]

I love it Laura, a big build-up starting the tractor and nothing happens. You could have left that bit out, but no, Laura shows all the ups and downs. Love to you all from Mike. ❤

[@MarkPowell-bz8em]

We had three 4020 on our farm when I was growing up. I spent a lot of my teen years plowing and cultivating on a 4020. Great tractor, my brother still has one of them. No Auto steer, no cab, an umbrella if you were lucky! Great memories for me!

[@Ray56z]

How about the fender radio to go with the umbrella?

[@dabneyoffermein595]

was the exhaust vertical pipe right in your face irritating, seems like noise and fumes might get the best of all of us on that thing. What was your opinion of the design?

[@Ray56z]

@@dabneyoffermein595 Have you noticed the position of nearly every tractors' exhaust? Very seldom were you going directly in the wind, and even then the exhaust pressure pushed everything 5-8 feet above your head unless you were putting around a barn lot. Living on a very large row crop, cattle, hay farm I doubt if I went 30 days a year without sitting on a tractor or powered equipment, don't even remember having fumes in my face.

[@dabneyoffermein595]

@@Ray56z AH, ok, thanks , sounds like a non-issue. thanks again so much!!!

[@cozdiver]

That's the model JD that I learned how to drive on in 78. I once fell asleep while planting peanuts on it and woke up in the ditch, it was all good after some minor repairs! Glad to see y'all fixing it up!!!

[@DCS026]

I am betting people think that is unbelievable, but it can happen. I found myself nodding off while brush hogging.

[@randywade229]

I drove a 1966 4020 many many hours in my life. I kind of miss those days.

[@larrydavid1132]

Awesome job on the 4020. Runs soooo much better. 🙂😊😀

[@westrotter7847]

Open station tractors were the thing back in the day. I spent many hours on them. They were affordable and we could work on them ourselves. Even though that tractor is 60 yrs old its still going strong. My fav was the 6030.

[@DonBoase]

Great job you two on the 4020 and the driveway. You know Grampa is looking down at the two of you and just smiling because he is so proud you.

[@wsk38]

I like the little slap there. Check it out. 😂 Love Grant. Big ole Happy Dude. I love to see Gage grow as a farmer.

[@mikeknowles8017]

Hey! My name is Mike and I'm an old guy too. Also over 59 and still running strong. Kinda. Sorta.

[@SigmaSamurai12]

🤣

[@Captain-Max]

Cough. Cough, sputter, Y'all a bunch of kids. Shuffle, fall. I'm 73 and still limping right along. Stumble, trip. 🥸

[@ernstoud]

I know the feeling…

[@DCS026]

59...LOL You're just a kid!

[@DCS026]

@@Captain-Max Kids.....

[@KerboOnYT]

It's nice to see an old 4020 getting some love. That cat is something else 😅

[@clivedredge]

I learnt to plow on one of those - couldn't reach the pedals so had to stand and drive.... Our yard and trailer tractors were a mix of Fergesons and IHs.... Good memories - Thanks Laura....

[@PaulA-rv4ic]

I love how excited y'all are to use the old iron. Keep up the great content.

[@MarkJohnson-ou6xz]

So strange to see stuff on your REAL channel instead of all the jerks that STEAL your content! It's refreshing!

[@barrygrant2907]

The 4020 is a great project for a good tractor for home use. At some point, a fresh paint job will really make it shine.

[@jasonbeecher509]

Very cool. I farm with my parents. We currently have 3 4020s all diesel. Enjoy your new tractor

[@IanPothecary-dx1jd]

The old girl sounds sweet, tractor doesn't sound too bad either !! Seriously you have all done well bringing these old machines back to life. They deserve to work, not rot away in a corner somewhere. I bet it Grandpa is watching and well proud. Cheers, Poth

[@larrymoffitt2386]

You film all year, so I always think of the first day of planting as being the start of a new season. Really looking forward to it.

[@davidbarnes706]

Love the older tractors

[@plrpilot]

I grew up cotton farming in the 90s. My favorite tractor -- even with the "newer" tractors we had was the 4020. It's great to see you guys bringing this machine back.

[@nobodynothing9950]

Awesome! Glad y'all got that old 4020 and gave it some TLC. My dad still has the 3020 that my grandad bought back in the day.

[@josephmclennan1229]

I have a 1965 tractor .Massey Ferguson 180 with a 55 horse Perkins . A beast.

[@waderue]

nice work guy and with Pepper she just wants as much love and pets as you can give her because she loves you guys

[@affarabelli1281]

Love the sun 🌞 👓 glasses 😎

[@ronaldcarter9860]

Great job on the box scraper Guys...really impressed how well it works..And always fun seeing pepper...You can see she loves the farm life😊

[@gwailotus9154]

hey that's one of the tractors my grandpa had. Some of my best memories growing up in the 70s / 80's were us the "city slickers from California" going back to the midwest every few summers and staying for 3 months on the farm. Can't believe my grandpa let me drive his fairly new tractor with the cab when i was around 10 years old all by myself after only a 2 minute lesson.

[@anarac4445]

Just to add my 2 cents.....the battery should have a hold down clamp becuase a lead acid battery will have are reduced life if allowed to bounce around. Also consider adding a roll-over frame as it seems from the videos at least the tractor has a high center of gravity.

[@goodole1usa]

When I lived in Jersey, I used to take a run up to Lancaster County in PA to the tractor pulls. I've seen a few of these up there. My favorite was an old one longer. The rebuild was fantastic. It got me started rebuilding old Ford tractors. The first was a 7N, then did an 801 power Master. The chances of this turning over is very remote on their farm. It has one heck of a tire span

[@Ray56z]

Where's the hill on their place to turn it over on? Fluid tires make it hard to do even if you want with the width. We used them on river bottoms and on the ridge hills off the bottoms.

[@daleberghorn6504]

Nice job love to see old Iron running because jumping that starter in case in gear great videos now you need to plow 20acres with that to truly feel the power😊

[@davidlogan7216]

Hello Laura and Grant! Thank you for all your entertaining this old man in CT.

[@silvermine2033]

CT here as well. Westport.

[@davemason2066]

CT here as well, Madison. Great restoration Grant & Laura! I am very impressed with all you two have and continue to accomplish!

[@noehueber6602]

Hello everyone great vidéo laura Great old school tractor Great power bye john deere

[@patrick-mccabe]

Recommendation to put weights on the front end and consider adding seat or safety belts and rollover bar per dealer recommendation on the 4020. I envision you'll use it with mower for ditches, and if ever pull anything "stuck" etc. safety is paramount, especially since your experience is with tractors with cabs. Coming from someone who had relative die in farm tractor rollover incident. Looking forward to seeing it painted JD green & yellow. On our family farm growing up we had 4020 that was originally purchased new and did field work, then became the farm "yard" tractor like your usage will be. It was re-built 2 or 3 times! Miss playing on the big green toys!

[@jeffsiegwart]

Thanks for inviting me along. It was fun! 🙃

[@tericnoah8836]

worked on my Uncles farm back in the 70's, drove the heck out of the 4020!

[@marktanner9285]

Thanks!

[@johnensminger7675]

Oh ya! Looking good!! Thanks for taking us around the farm! Johnny Pops!😊

[@erich3713]

Awesome that you got it all working! Box scraper needs some weight over the blade, maybe some railroad iron painted the same color? And the battery holder needs a proper hold down for the battery. 2 pieces of 1/4" all thread and a 1"x3/4" piece of solid wood could do it....👍👍

[@edschultheis9537]

My first big field job, when I was about 11 - 12 years old (in the mid-70s), was to mow one of our 100 acre fields with a JD 4020 and a 5 or 6 foot wide mower. It was a real sense of accomplishment. It seemed like I drove around that field for at least 2-1/2 days before I could see any progress. That was my training tractor, before moving up to the Caterpillar D4 and the Case 2670. I'm 59 now.

[@darylneal989]

Your paddock (field) was as big as our dairy farm ☺

[@brockryan3405]

The wife catches me with tears on my cheeks watching some of your videos. It is because that 4020 really hits me in the feels and she has now figured out why. It just comes up so often in the farm history of the Mid-West. That lame cab was still better than nothing though.

[@BobSchara-qe7ye]

That "new" tractor is going to be a great addition to the farm. It is the perfect size to do those certain jobs that brings the intimacy back to farming that might be missed with the efficiency that is demanded to remain profitable. Besides it's very satisfying to work with the simplicity of these old mechines. This has got me back to getting my old Oliver back in order, God bless you and your family.

[@thelibetvet]

Brought the tractor back to life. Cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@tanksalotbrad6600]

God bless you, Grant and family. I know it doesn't look as good but you need a roll bar for that tractor. 🙏✝️🇺🇸

[@WaylenScofield]

love that old tractor have a good day

[@katreniaclark]

Great job on restoring the box scraper, looks great and works well. Nice job on getting the 4020 running well and happy. Pepper is just so happy.

[@johndoe43]

I have about 75 farm toys from that era. One of which is your tractor. My brother and I had to have a complete working farm with all the implements.

[@Ice_Berge_00]

Love the sound of the ol' 4020 engine, brings back memories of the one on my grandpa's farm that my dad bought when he retired, he and my brother still have it and even had the local high school do restoration on bunch of it as a shop class project!

[@B.O.R.R.]

Nice work, sounds like it's running great!

[@VinceFelix-ff9cf]

Hi Angel! Glad to see the old girl back up and running. Reminds me of that silly old tv show from the 60s called " Green Acres " ...looks like something Mr. Douglas would ride in...lol. looking forward to your seeding videos Laura! Take care.

[@darylneal989]

Gawd I'd forgotten about Green Acres. Now that flipping tunes gonna be stuck in my head for a cpl days.

[@richardraleigh6490]

I grew up on a farm in western Ky, and remember when the 4020s first came out. They were an affordable 'big tractor' for small farmers. They made a big impact on me as a kid.

[@jimmyjenkins9240]

That job was satisfying for you to do and satisfying for me to watch. I appreciate that Grant and you have a fondness for the older machinery.

[@mikesilva7501]

Hey Laura Farms my name is Mike and I love the old trackers remember me of old days. Keep up the amazing videos. You and Grant or the best love you guys ❤❤

[@toddholderman8285]

I'm 64 and remember my grandparents farm the farmer always used the 4020 for everything. Not only him but my uncle as well. Love the sound, would listen to that putt putt noise all day and many nights too.

[@mustang4life]

16:23 This is Pepper’s 😻way of saying, “Nothing but love ❤️ for you world 🌎!”

[@calebgalbreath0198]

Keep up the great work Laura

[@davidcadle573]

Thank you for chatting with me Twitter is giving me trouble I love old things Have a great day !

[@randycharest4507]

I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO LAURA AND GRANT 😊

[@CandC_Farms]

Two improvements I made to my ‘72 4320 were a RAParts Turbo III pre-cleaner and I found a retro kit to rebuild the remotes to Pioneer type hose fittings. All new seals and no more adapters.

[@jeffreynagy5395]

So happy for you @ Grant on this tractor restoration. Nice team work, y'all.

[@jc-pj3nh]

I restored an old snapper riding mower and a real old simplicity garden tractor. Both now look and run like new. I find all kinds of chores to do with both machines that would have used muscle power before. It is really satisfying to bring old equipment back to life and make them part of the family. You did good!!!!!

[@IAM...1111...]

WoW Laura. Season 5 soon come 👻 Thanx for sharing ...

[@earllutz2663]

Hi Laura & Grant. I believe I have told you before that I am 75 and have a JD 3020 that was built the same time as your 4020. Since I only have 20 acres it is my absolute everything tractor from plowing & disking the fields, cutting & raking & running my small square baler to feed the horses. Now the children are grown & gone, but my 25 year old Grandson wants to come in Nov. for a visit & my 3020 like your 4020 needs a lot of attention so that my Grandson won't be disappointed. Thank you for the fix-up video. It will get me going to fix up my 3020.

[@KirkDeWitt]

Good job on the 4020. It looks and sounds great as does the graderbox.

[@paulc.4211]

At 626 I might suggest putting in a wood spacer to keep the battery case from rubbing thru on the bolts that protrude and possibly adding a clamp. All aside a great job for a new battery box & step!

[@John_Ridenour]

My Brother works for Unverferth Mfg here in Ohio. He's in charge of Continuous Improvement. He's also an industrial welder.

[@tombyrne4905]

Laura, If you can't find them grind them. Great job on the restoration to you and grant.

[@bradolsen8629]

I saw what you were doing Grant with the camera very cute. Laura’s reaction was equally as cute.

[@majorusafret8560]

Brings back memories. I plowed a lot of acres with a 4020 Diesel and a 3 bottom plow growing up on a small farm in Idaho in the 60's.

[@manelson647]

Pepper shines in the spot light…such a sweet “performer” ❤ Love the new “old” tractor redo. It looks great now! Nice video you guys! 😊

[@patrickmclaughlin9134]

I thank you for sharing your life with us. I always wanted to see how a farm work and for me being 70 years young I always been driving down Highway 70 see the dust in the distance and not see what you were doing now I know.

[@frontierw.e.b.singer579]

My actual name is Bill Baxter (Frontier W.E.B. Singer). I just subscribed to your channel. I can't get over how much you and Farmer Grayce (Another Farm Podcast), look alike.

[@douglashomrighausen9010]

Been working on the farm, came inside for a late lunch; and took a chance to see if you have posted today. Even though I grew up red I am very familiar with, both, gasoline and diesel 4020's. Thanks for starting it up for us. Looking forward to your planting season videos. Lots of corn being put in the ground here in northeast Missouri and western Illinois. Every time you and Grant post a You Tube video, it makes my day better.

[@charlessingleman3725]

Laura, as a lover of the green, I must correct something you said. The 4020 is a "he". It's a John Deere, not a Joan Deere. Love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@jeffhennings6579]

another great video good job on the 4020 nice weather hopefully is coming

[@lonniet.2816]

GREAT TO SEE PEOPLE STILL INTERESTED IN FARMING AND RANCHING BUT ALSO FIXING UP OLD TRACTORS AND OTHER THINGS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

[@Hugo_Overthere]

Cool. Now you need an 8' patio umbrella for hot sunny days.

[@TomRowan777]

Hi Laura & Grant! I posted some of my favorite pictures of Laura on Facebook and the feed exploded! It wasn't on one of your verified accounts, however. Someone commented that this was "stolen content." I don't wanna detract from your success or violate any copyright, or royalties, or whatever. I just like your smiley face pictures! ❤❤❤❤

[@juancarlosmunoz6127]

Hola desde México!!! Mi padre compró un 4020 nuevo, aquí en México, en abril de 1968, un estupendo tractor!!! Aún lo conservamos, un tractor construido para durar, mi padre ya falleció.... creó que siempre estimo su JD 4020.

[@alexspectre962]

Pepper just makes my day every time!! Love you guys!!

[@darylneal989]

If Laura could bottle that trick of telling Pepper it's time to get off the tractor it'd pay for a re-paint of the old JD 🐱🚜 🎨

[@danalbus7557]

Thanks for sharing your new adventures!!!

[@jameskennerly9748]

Awesome job keep up the great work God bless!!

[@stevef.8041]

This is crazy GOOD! Reminds me so much of working on my girlfriends' Dads farm in the 70's. A major good early-teen memory.

[@walterchapin33]

Great job guys!

[@walterwingert8060]

I really hope you have it professionally painted, and all new stickers put back on it.

[@josealeman332]

This bring back good memories for me.. I have the privilege of Driving one of these brand new when I was around 9 years old, we used to call it the big 40 back them.. :)

[@gordbolton27]

Wee Johnny sounds a whole lot better now! I was worried it might be a wasted effort but you have done well!

[@hmsuk527]

Gotta love a John Deere 4020... Did you know that due to the high demand for the tractor, at one point production of the 4020 accounted for 50 per cent of tractor output at John Deere's Waterloo plant in Iowa? It was by far the most popular model of its genre, with over 184,000 being built before production ceased in 1971. Thanks for keeping the legend alive Laura and Grant!!

[@gordonhansen6125]

I made that tractor! Well, a piece of it. I was running a snag grinder at JTWTW in 1965! Yes most of production was 4020, but we also made 3020 and the big 5020. While this was a gas 4020, most were diesel.

[@iamnevrhere6244]

Restoring equipment you will use on your own farm is the best project. I had to like this video. Maybe others will too.

[@brentkelsay3439]

My uncle had a 3020 and some smaller Fords, Dad had an 8N and then a 1966 Ford 4000. This brings back a lotta memories of some good ol' tractors! Laura, Grant, Gage, and Pepper, keep working hard and having fun! 🚜 🐈‍⬛

[@stevenhowell2477]

Nice to see the 4020 at work. We have a 56 JD 320 that's been in the family since new. Still works as good as ever.

[@OklaBoondocks]

We had a 4020 for years (Diesel though). Loved that thing. We eventually put a Royal cab on it with AC. Makes a difference!!!

[@terryhawkins5585]

O LOVE 😍 ❤❤THAT 4020 JOHN DEERE TRACTOR

[@scottdurbin4137]

Watching you fill it up brought back many memories of filling my pawpaws 4020 up his was diesel, but remember climbing up on the front wheels to fuel up

[@vokieman2979]

You are a hard working woman . I enjoy watching you work on your farm with Grant .

[@russellbowman8051]

Thank You So Much For Sharing Laura Much appreciated Loved The Video!! Keep Smiling On!! 😅👍👊❤️

[@juanwaller1942]

Congratulations on a fantastic job guys keep the momentum going, sending you all our love.