JD 1020 Gas

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I am looking at a 1020 gas tractor with 421 hours on the meter. I've not heard it run yet and also don't know if the hour meter is working. Has at least one set of hyd outlets and good tires. No dents but has been a working tractor. Said to run well with no smoke. I know these have wet brakes. Again not running, but when pressed on the brake pedals they felt like they were stuck. The tractor will move when pushed so the brakes themselves are not stuck. Does running the engine change the brake situation or is this likely going to need repair? The big question is what is it worth? I know that is a tuff one but if you have a price range I'd be happy to hear it. Probably have to make the decision tomorrow one way or the other.
 
The brakes on my 66 model don't have a bunch of free play. Very little depression of the pedals = tire lockup. I don't recall any difference if motor is running or not.
I gave 5300.00 for it last year with a new fuel transfer pump, new rear tires, and new battery. Doesn't have remotes, does have a JD 37 loader. Had to replace tach cable, and fuel gauge. Also changed hydraulic oil and filters, engine, oil and filters, plugs, points, and condensor, and several other small things. I work it on truck patches, mowing, hauling firewood, spreading manure, plowing, planting, cultivating, and disking up food plots. Sheet metal is good.

 
The brakes are hydraulic power-actuated. So yes - running the engine makes a big difference. You might have to bleed them.
 
Not original tach or broken. No you don't need engine running for brakes to work. If pedals don't want to move they are either rusted to the pivot pin or the plungers are stuck. You did say it hasn't been running?
 
Engine has to be running for the brakes to work in "power brake" mode. If all is right there is a weak manual brake operation when the engine is not running.
 
Well I bought the 1020 today and drove it home. The brakes are an issue. They will stop the tractor but they are not right. The pedals hardly move at all. Feels like they are bolted in place. If you push really hard they may move 3/8". Doesn't matter if the engine is running or not. So they will need to be looked at. Needs a new exhaust pipe and muffler. Shows just over 400 hours on the tach-which does work. No way though that it has that few hours. Has a foot throttle and the hand throttle. Something is not right with those though either. Hand throttle will go back to idle if you let go of the handle. Won't work running an implement like that. We will take a look at both of these after a good steam cleaning tomorrow. No dents at all with like new Firestone rear tires. Fronts are ok but have some checking. I paid $2000 but had to put gas in it to get it home, less than a mile. I think for the price it will be ok.
 
There is no "power brake mode" on those utility tractors. They are simply hydraulic brakes same action running or not.
You are thinking about Waterloo tractors.
 

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