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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

Restoring old equipment is so cool!

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 !!

Hello laura an grant 👋 Good job on renavating old farm equitment good to see ot being used again👍👍

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

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

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....

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Nice fun purchase to keep your restoration juices flowing. A beater bonanza for sure.

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

Great find! Congrats.

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

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

Love the blue ram Laura

It’s a 1968 or older- the side console began with the 69 model. (I noticed that your hydraulic controls are on the dash)

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.

Mmmmm that tractor in England would be referred too as a nail ,it's a good job Gage and Grant are good with the spanners because that heap needs some serious care I wish you luck with it

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

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!

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.

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

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

congratulation to the new member of the family

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

Thanks for sharing your wisdom

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.

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

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

"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).

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

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. 🤠👍

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

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!

I can't wait to see you guys do a full service and pressure washing.

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

Nicely bought, guys, nicely done with the loading as well.

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!

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.

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. 🤠

That tractor is a great winter project 😊😊😊

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

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

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

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 🙏.

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

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

Uncle had a 4010 back in the early 80s. Thought it was a "big" tractor as a 10 year old. Amazing how small it looks now adays.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Change the ignition from points to peetronix electric ignition. It will really wake that tractor up. Nothing wrong with a gas tractor. It will burn a bit more fuel. Good luck with your project

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

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

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.

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!

At age 10 I was allowed to drive dad's 1936 John Deere B because I was big enough to flywheel start the old Johny Popper. No cab or hydraulics just hitch pulled equipment. Current tractor is 1942 Farmall H. Love old iron.

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.

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.

Laura, one of my favorite tractors growing up in SW Pennsylvania! Definitely take the cab off! Can't wait to see you guys work on it! Congratulations!!

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

Even though I'm sure you may already know about this, I'll throw it out there anyway. It's called Machinery Pete. He has used farm machinery from all over the U.S. I enjoy watching his program on Saturdays. He travels around to all the auction sites and Farm Estate auction sales

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!❤

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!

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!

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

😀 I am happy if you are happy!!! I have no doubt that you, Grant and Gage are up for this challenging new adventure!!! Wonder what kind of engine is in your (new) tractor? Looking forward to more updates from Laura Farms!!!

That cab is cool! Not agreeing with switching to a straight pipe. Save everyone’s hearing and stick with a muffler. Flappers are cool.

I learned to drive at the age of 6 on my dad's 1946 Ford Ferguson 9N. Not one piece of equipment we owned had an enclosed cab. Our 1956(?) Massey Harris combine had a beach umbrella which did not keep the chaff off on a sweaty Oregon August day.

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

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

A good tune up and she will be fine

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

Loving the new equipment and looking forward to new vids.