I own two 420’s.87 and 89. I payed 600 apiece for them. One has a 60” deck and the other I put a 47 snowblower on which I purchased for 750 bucks. I love both machines! Nothing better! Had to put a PTO electric clutch and lower pulley on the 87. Very expensive but worth it. Always check lower front pulley for loose splines. This pulley is about 200 bucks! Love the power steering! Thanks for the video❤

I'm going to go look at a 430 this weekend. This info will be very helpful. Thenks for the video!!!

well done, explained thoroughly. I work at the local Deere dealership, there is a sweet 420 available. I just put the front mount and blade on and took the deck off. Gotta do the research to determine age, just under 2k hours and smokes blue slightly, I'd love to have it, we'll see. Thank You for posting this. I learned a lot !

A few years ago I bought a 420 and the guy said it was OK but the 24hp honda that was in it had carb issues so I went ahead after getting it home and tried starting it but nit much luck so I bought the carb and tried it and it ran but still issues so I pulled it and got a briggs 23hp and all is well. I replaced all fuel lines totally with tank filters then got a cab and wired that for led lights. I got a smow blade since the one he gave me didn't fit, later I bought a easy buck loader and it's great. I added a rear weight and new tractor tires and rims new. On the old 24hp honda I'm leaning it's in the area of a governor but I took a completion check and one sides low. I priced rear gearbox for a tiller and a used ones are crazy cost so I bought a gas unit to pull behind with a lx176 or lt160. Please supply the electric fuel pump you used in case my briggs goes out. It 8nly has around under 100 hours or less. Your posts are great helps a old fart learn more

Mine didn't have a belly pan but bought 8ne fast. My steering cylinder has lots of movement but works fine. I can't see any stops for steering max. I've been thinking about making a container for hydrolic fluids that won't take forever. I'd love to have a mower deck with shaft

Damn I just picked up a 1992 420 with a whopping 3600 hours on it. Super tight. Has a Honda 24hp repower that has 400 hours on it and looks like it was done quite professionally. No creep. trans is pretty quiet. 60 deck in okay shape paint wise. No rust holes. Spindles are quiet. Only things she needs is a new paint job and axle bolts that mitigate front axle wobble. I feel someone used it alot(of course), but had it worked on by a Deere dealer it’s whole life.this thing truely shows that hours don’t mean much when it’s taken care of

My levers are some loose but work great but the age and hrs it's great for my uses

I have a 430 1100 hours with weights and 7 foot blade. My dad owned it and it’s been serviced often. I like to sell mine.

I own a 265, 314. And f 725 ❤

Great video as always, thanks. Question- how do you like the loft in your shop? Seems like it would be super useful. The shop at my new-to-me house is 30x50' with a pretty high ceiling, so I do think there would be room.

I'm looking for a 3 point hutch possibly the ruegg

My hydro lever creeps when in the center so I just pull it to nutrual.

I have a 316 with the junk plastic fuel pump can you give a link for the electric pump? thanks in advance and great video

Any of them come with a 2 speed transaxle? I know simplicity did. Great video.

That’s a great video content concept you could probably hit every manufacture

I picked up a 430. He wants to run hot. Any suggestions on a radiator and where do you get side covers? They’re missing? Thank you.

Great help,my friend is selling his 420,steering is lose ,burns oil,but looks nice ,it was a 1 family owned tractor ,nice 60 inch deck ,he gave 2k for it ,he is going to take offers!!!,i am not sure what it would take to buy it ,any suggestions ,i am not sure of the hours on it or the year,i didnt want to look to interested ,lol!!!

Hey, I just got my second 430, but the middle freeze plug on drivers side is corroded and gushes coolant. It's behind injection pump, impossible to reach. Do you have any tips about gaining access to this area? Will I have to pull water pump, crank cover, etc?

Are the rear PTO's on thease garden tractors the standard 540 rpm?

Soft wood is still wood.🤠🤷

So if missing belly pan or side panels dont buy. Got it.😂

Do you know if a 400 deck and a 420 deck are the same ?

I mean i dont really expect any seat to last 30 years.😂 Ok im done😂 cheers