Two 59 Year Old Tractors Planting A BIG Sweet Corn Patch

Today on the farm we are using something old...but NEW TO US! We disc up a patch of ground with a 1965 DIESEL 4020, then follow close behind with a 1965 GAS 4020 hooked up to a planter. Sweet corn is officially in the ground and growing. Be sure to check out the other videos I have up about planting, and stick around to see the results. Do you have any questions I can answer? As always, I am so grateful that you chose to spend some of your time here with me on the farm in Nebraska. I hope you have a blessed day, and we'll see you next time!
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[@larrycaughron1321]

I was 11 years old when I started driving a 4020 in the early '60s. I tip my hat to you two for giving those two old war horses new life and new purpose, enjoy! 🇺🇸🚜🇺🇸

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@tomstephenson8579]

Laura , you are so proud of you old school equipment , like a captain of a ship standing up looking all around !! xx

[@rogerclark6223]

Wow got a m and w turbo on it really cool

[@jerrypeal653]

I’m liking the old tractor series pretty cool seeing older machines still working.

[@greglight3745]

Looks like some new batteries on the farm ! Finally

[@joemueth4077]

Those 4020's never die.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@mikeknowles8017]

4WD comes in handy when the back wheels are off the ground. At least you know the hitch was secure! 🤣

[@agentcrm]

Yeah, time to add some some blocks to the trailer for loading heavy equipment.

[@marlindykman908]

A small plot of sweet corn so you can can corn in the fall and have good corn to eat all winter. Glad you are saving some of the older equipment and giving it a purpose in it's retirement

[@MrCrazycook8]

Laura needs a BIG plot of sweet corn to share with her subscribers

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@johnrobinson4445]

Nothing more cheerful than to get up bright-and-early to watch LauraFarms put some vintage tractors to work. Love it.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@sam__304]

No air-conditioned cab, no auto steer, no seed tinder? I didn't think you could still plant corn like that. 😁 Well done, Laura and Grant. I like seeing the old tractors doing what they have been doing for a long time.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@kenbettygregor3900]

THANK YOU FOR TAKING US ALONG WE LOVE

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@gonuts1]

BEAST, your Grand Father is looking down smiling, I am sure.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@toddbroeker187]

Respect to you and Grant for going old school and showing us all what farming was like before GPS and auto steer!

[@billmonroe8826]

Yeah, it takes me back to when I was running that equipment and how old I am now. 😄

[@joefudd]

@@billmonroe8826 we here spent many days sitting on a chain driven planter hand feeding it tobacco plants. The good ole days!

[@perpersson1072]

Its super good you show young people how old farming was done in old days and how mutch the farming industry has evolved

[@rsmoparman]

Wow Laura, really exciting to see some old school planting using the original GPS system that God gave us! Two eyes and two steady hands! You guys are AMAZING!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@georgeemeny6123]

Your reaction after the initial startup of the diesel made every gearhead in KZbin land grin ear to ear. In fact your reaction was better than any of Matt's over at Diesel creek.lol

[@bripslag]

Laura, your genuine enthusiasm for what you and Grant do is contagious, and your willingness to explain things in a simple way without overly dumbing it down is appreciated. Here's wishing you both much success!

[@donaldoswald5329]

Well done, wonderful 4020's!! You need to get front weights on the planter tractor as the 6 row 7100 keeps lifting your front axle off the ground for safe steering and handling. I used to plant with a 6 row lister (JD) with dry fertilizer boxes and those front weights where much safer on my 1968 IH 856 (compares hp to the JD 4020 and planted at 5 mph.

[@ockertbrits6907]

Correct. We always had weights on the nose. Especially when pulling a 6 share plough...

[@mwilhelmindetroit]

Visions of a big tub of Nebraska sweet corn, dripping butter, salted and steaming. Culinary paradise!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@stevecrombie5357]

One of the most important things to remember and do while operating equipment is to keep your head on a swivel. Good job Laura.

[@BobSchara-qe7ye]

Grant, you got this figured out: with nabraska farm girls and old John deere tractors, when you put the two together just step out of the way and "let um eat". Lol. Another great video Laura; once again, with all the bigger tractors and modern tech. Sometimes life just calls for some old fashioned gear and chain driven dirt working. I really got to get back on the old '65 Oliver and '53 J.D 40. Thank you and God bless.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@johnensminger7675]

The old fashioned way! That's cool! Love the green ones! Johnny poppers! Thanks for taking us along! 🙂

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@lhollybow]

Sweet seeing the old girls or boys cared for and put to use. Takes me back to great times and simpler life.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@terry3651]

Why am I picturing a little kid riding on the fender of that tractor. Good memories riding there with my grandpa and uncle.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@ockertbrits6907]

It is what I did.....

[@russelmanary2501]

Those 4020’s are the best tractor John Derre ever made. They did lots of the heavy work and many had them for the big tractor. They’ll still be running when them new ones are in the grave. I have a 1940 Case DC4 and a 1961 Case 930 Diesel; can’t kill them. God bless you for saving them, but keep them busy

[@Batti2323]

Thank you so much for keeping the gasser working and relevant. I'm loving this series, and your respect for the old equipment.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@dennislarson4960]

That's when driving tractors was a real art! Open air cabs, the smell of freshly-turned dirt, the breeze in your face, the "GPS" was a visual point far ahead (or flags, if needed). Those old workhorses still get the job done (albeit quite a bit slower than all the huge modern equipment). Thanks for using those old tractors, and sharing it with us oldtimers!

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Grant You Should Be Proud Of Laura! America Farmers Rule. God Bless

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@jvin248]

Glad to see you are showing using old equipment in their working clothes to grow food. Saving that old iron.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@user-rj1ez6df1d]

It's awesome how you guys take the old and use it for good farming

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@Amanda_move]

Good morning Laura Farms.

[@robertsteen8685]

I love the fact that you and Grant see the value in old equipment, that old equipment is still valid today

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@rickebberson3830]

The 4020s and the 856 IH were the big horses when I was a kid, I remember those days well, good times

[@michaelwilliams7481]

That is what called putting old machinery to good use. And the old engines start quite easily with Laura's magic touch. Stay safe everybody, love from Mike. ❤

[@jamesrachel-sr7lv]

Awesome video happy to see the old tractor doing their thing . Oldies but goodies

[@curtiscains8533]

I grew up in Central Illinois but have been living in Southern California now for many years after I left the USMC I stayed here because of the economic reasons and I see this young lady and I remember my childhood on the farm and remember my (4) years in FFA. I remember young ladies like Laura that I grew up with that knew how to do everything because they had good Folks, a Mother and Father that taught them how to exist on the land and farm. I remember when John Deere brought out their 4020 model. It was really expensive for a Farmer to invest in but the 4020 like the old Johnny popper (D) are still going today even with years of serious neglect. That shows you the kind of America we were back then. Keep Going Ms. Laura and your little Brother. G-D Bless you all....

[@1968JohnDeere]

The fact that you all took the time to do this is awesome. I never was a fan of the gas 4020 but I’ve got a 1968 diesel that I love to use. Thank you all and best wishes this season.

[@smbanks32]

Thank you Laura and Grant for taking us along. I’ve loved watching all this. I have a new respect for farmer

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@ld5714]

Good morning Sunshine!! It was great seeing you and Grant again today. I loved you telling the story about how you came about picking up the equipment. It is so nice you see you have a passion for getting the older equipment and restoring them to look good and function as intended. It was a joy watching you discing and then planting. I think, if the truth were known, the equipment was just as glad and having as much fun as you were Laura. Have a great week. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@rickyweber2651]

LOL, Laura Farms, thanks for taking me back to the 1960'-1970' way of farming.THAT WAS AWESOME..

[@terrytomlinson8772]

That was good equipment in the 60's when my father farmed 1,000 acres - what memories - thanks for this episode

[@andrewsteenrod4796]

Laura looks great running the old tractors that should be her next t shirt idea her on the 4020

[@KennethWallace-uk2qn]

I always look for your videos. love those old tractors. 4020 was the best ever built

[@glennspreeman1634]

Now relegated as hobby tractors planting sweet corn!! Really!!??!

[@howardvantassel7557]

I’m glad they’re being used🤗🤗🤗

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@duanermoyer]

Cool to see these old tractors still being relevant.

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@kittty2005]

I hope you all are alright what with all the thunderstorms running through I've been praying for you all , God Bless you.

[@amytaylor8487]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you

[@lailamorwat-oq9kf]

grateful for your latest upload the consistency and quality of your content are commendable❤❤

[@sergiosolis4538]

Laura has the magic touch, those tractors fired right up for her.

[@BillAmos-fk4hu]

Glad to see the older tractors being put back to! Instead of just sitting around and rusting away!

[@tedhansen3846]

You're an awesome hard working family. I hope God continues His blessings on You🙏

[@cedricbroussard8738]

There is nothing like an old 4020 putting in the work! I love those year model tractors 🚜

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@nigelcanuck5943]

Definitely doing it old school! Funny that the Modern Truck has engine issues, but the nearly 60 year old tractors had none! Getting the tractor and seeder off the trailer was an interesting adventure as well, Good Job Gage!

[@amytaylor8487]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!

[@johnholzhey8149]

My father had a 2 tow planter behind a 1936 Deere. That was on a 180 acre farm in 1948. Also, the tractor was a hand crank version.

[@chrisvancampen6706]

It’s awesome to see you young farmers not only respect the old ways, but to strive to keep them alive and give homage to those who fed America before your generation!

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@gdd3499]

Seeing those old tractors working made me feel old .... but smile with memories! Thanks Laura and Grant

[@user-rc9sj1he5o]

Love the use of the older equipment! TY for sharing!

[@ronaldferino3414]

The newer equipment is so impressive to watch with all the technology, BUT watching old school equipment is so much fun !! It still has it's place in our world of ever changing technology, keeping it simple and fun. I also think Grant really likes watching you enjoy yourself doing what you do. Hats off to Grant he's a good guy.

[@jsi11i]

I like the way you operate. Taking care of those old tractors is just awsome. Emmick farms also have a lot of them (or, mabye not a lot, but several), and when I asked Grayce if she would ever get rid of them, she said NO!. :)

[@markcrum787]

Hi Laura And Grant sending prayers that you and family are safe and the bad weather in the area has missed you all. Stay safe. Mark

[@nebraskamike607]

Now this is my kind of farming! No cab old school! We only had a 4 row Case planter pulled by a David Brown 990 for field corn. Sweet corn we used a little Ferguson 30 with a 2 row all metal planter with the big steel wheels and a metal seat in between the planter boxes. Thank you for sharing this video kind lady!

[@Gary-wm7vi]

Excellent video you guys. Love watching the old tractors still working hard. I worked on a hay farm in the 60s and drove a couple of john deers best job I ever had for the age I was. I would love to be able to do it again I loved it. ❤

[@toarena1101]

I really like watching older farm equipment work!

[@user-gu5kk7wr5q]

What a fabulous couple you two make and to be outdoors growing the nations food is just excellent.

[@greywolfwalking6359]

Always have said.." old school, is all ways the best school!!! Now ya got 2!! How awesome is that?? C ya on the next video!! 🤙🐺🧙‍♂️🦊👍

[@charleswolf279]

That’s some rich soil you are planting in. Around here if we didn’t have sweet corn near electricity to play music with or a night light we would be feeding every raccoon in the township. Those old Deere tractors were the best thing to drive, loved their sound.

[@DoubleD.]

You two brought a tear to my eyes in how much pride you took to bring back the older equipment to life on your farm. You do not see this all that much in today's world so you so very much. Grant, you have quite the catch in this young lady, she isn't afraid to get her fingers dirty farming or hooking up a battery to an old tractor.

[@shannonm2689]

Awesome work everyone and using older equipment

[@cslinde32]

Standing and driving man the good old days of farming

[@LostButMakingGoodTime]

Looks like a bracket and weights for the front of that gas 4020 would be the ticket. It’s really light, with the tires coming off the ground when you’ve got an implement on.

[@DaleBrown-wy3pb]

I can’t help think Papa Curt would love this ❤

[@michaelfuller2378]

4020's are awesome and so are your eyes!

[@larrymccool5483]

This is how we grew up farming .love the equipment. First cab tractor drive was in 1970. A Ford. Combines only had umbrellas.

[@amytaylor8487]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!

[@davidlucas1656]

So awesome to see an old iron at work thanks for the video

[@richardhumble2296]

Props to Grant for giving you dibs on driving the planter. I know he would have loved to drive it but being the gentleman and good husband he let you do the planting!

[@andrewsimckes5748]

That is great but if you have been watching for a while you will see instances not 1 many where he would make a thing out of damages she has done whe at the same time downplaying damages he has done abd let me tell you hers were not big whereas his was.2 easy examples there are more that Sure point player add one first he did was bang it off of a pivot stop and just laugh it off and down play it then there was his hydraulic lines he banged up on tbe new to them bobcat yes he downplayed One with no damage but odd him putting the New Toro in a ditch but sadly if she had done it probably not going to be downplayed.i unfortunately notice these things and they have been irritating me.I have learned a lot from her

[@damienwilloughby]

@@andrewsimckes5748 OKAY, take a seat and calm the fuck down.

[@scythelord]

@@andrewsimckes5748 Stop talking.

[@B4UClose]

@@andrewsimckes5748 Is that really all you have to do, run around and complain. You realize a lot of that is just banter between them, right?

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@harrie1976]

Somethings never get old. Young girl on old tractor.. driving in a straight line. No gps. Real oldschool..

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@MichaelSmith-lb4kv]

Old school but lovely. Nice to see old equipment doing it's job, and a good job at that, after so many years. Well done for saving the old ladies. 👍Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@somporn6040]

Good morning Laura Farms

[@jls1045]

Love the 4020! It's a classic. The fact that you now own two of them is awesome! I spent many hours on a 4020 diesel back in the 60's. Thanks for this video, it brought back so many wonderful memories.❤

[@clarkrowland6513]

Can't beat the old ways equipment like that made farming what it is today.

[@dcidci1012]

I like seeing you guys go old school...

[@charleshogan]

Glad to see your keeping this old equipment going im old now but i wouldn't trade this old stuff for any new stuff i made a good living using this type equipment

[@paulcourtemanche2386]

I have been watching for about 3 years and this is my first comment. I grew up in New Hampshire, and one of my uncles bought a farm in the late 1970s up in Maine. I have logged many miles in fields and on the roads in old tractors, and they are incredibly fun and enjoyable to use. The narrow front end Farmall "M" row cropper is my favorite. I have had him watch a couple of your videos with me and he enjoyed them.

[@elizabethbrassfield6418]

I enjoy the older tractors and planting. God bless

[@amytaylor8487]

Hello there , how are you doing today?God bless you!!

[@phillipgray4887]

Awesome! Real American Iron 💪 my cousin got her dad’s 68 Tri 3020 running and doesn’t miss a beat! Love it!

[@edwardcarberry1095]

Also for the many number of years operating tractors, I used to make it that the loader be carried below the hood line. I never had problems! With running into things. The Chain saw an 080 did bounce out ONCE. So that was the only thing. Always do things safely. cheers

[@louismarchaland8939]

Good seeing you using some older equipment. All of our corn will be done with an IH 1086 and a 4 row planter, 100-130 acres.

[@er5650]

Country girl, Kool-aid smile. Workaholic = equal the BEST... Ed from NY. Blessed 🫂

[@donharper7759]

I started with a 1969 4020 back 1978 great tractors 👍👍

[@kenhurley4441]

My father-in-law had a couple of 4020's. He rebuilt the engines (diesel) and used M&W pistons and a turbo. It had around 150 H.P. Best farm tractor around. If it had had front wheel assist,,,,, it would have been king of the tractors!

[@douglashomrighausen9010]

Such a great video. Along with switching from IH to Deere tractors, I also switched from IH, "Cyclo", planters to a John Deere, 7000, "finger, pick-up" planter like this. The seed placement and accuracy was so much better. Later I got a John Deere, 7200 and a 1750, with air-metering systems like yours. Again, I can't tell you how much I enjoy your, You Tube posts. It's like the anticipation of a favorite television show or movie.

[@davidnorthrup3674]

Thank you for this, I love seeing old equipment being used for what it was built for. Some people think that old things are useless, they may not be able to keep up with the speed of new machines, but never doubt their heart! The beauty of old equipment is that they don't have to be in perfect shape to work, They just keep on going!

[@Miller426]

My uncles owned a Diesel 4020 which I drove in the 80's. I also drove and rode on my grandfather's also had 2 cylinder tractors like I the A, B and 630.

[@ockertbrits6907]

This takes me back to my childhood. I was 6 years old when we bought 2 x 4020's. They were used to plow; 6 share plows. I was so keen as a youngster to go for my first go on one of them. They were the first John Deeres with power steering! An absolute pleasure to use. Very reliable tractors. They are still running on my cousin's farm in South Africa.

[@jbrvy2610]

Super de voir ces anciens matériels au travail 👍

[@jsgrimes9318]

Seeing old iron brings back a flood of memories. The the only computer is the brain of the driver. Thanks for sharing and keeping the old alive

[@kenlahmers9648]

I drove and rode on the fenders if several old tractors when growing up in the 50s and 60s. First ine i drive was my grandpa's 8N Ford. About 22 hp.

[@1454kla]

That young woman is amazing!

[@michaeltucker9993]

Just bought a '69 4020 diesel in excellent condition last October. Been discing with it this spring. Love your channel!

[@nolankeeler3519]

I fell in love with the 4020 in the early seventies I moonlighted in evenings plowing, discing, roller harrowing in northern Wy did that for a couple years then the farmer that I was working for got a 4430 fell in love with that one also because of the quiet cab and heating and air I did that every spring and fall for 12 years enjoyed every minute

[@KentonDoetker]

I like the 4020, I like the way it runs and how it sounds

[@user-if8gl5xy1g]

I grew up with a John deere 4020. Loved it. Wisconsin.

[@shafrobert]

You may be small, but Lordy you are MIGHTY ! I know how much that battery and jump pack weigh, and you carried 'em no problem ! (I'm tipping my hat to you0

[@Hoa-Mechanical]

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[@sjohnson1776]

Awesome! Thanks for bringing us along!!

[@armaansinghassidhu6512]

Nice work done with old skool tractors and it's is very satisfied 😘😘🤩