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WALT

03-29-2003 17:01:42




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I BOUGHT ONE,MY FIRST TRACTOR,I THINK IT A 1966 CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE GOOD AND BAD ABOUT THIS TRACTOR IT A DIESEL




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BB

03-30-2003 14:34:40




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 Re: JD 1020 in reply to WALT , 03-29-2003 17:01:42  
Dad got a used '68 in '80 and boy what a great machine. Ours has the front loader on it and it came with a 3pt backhoe it is also a diesel. Aside from a clutch replacement and a rebuild of the hydraulic pump just routine maintenance stuff. Funny part about this was that it was only going to be kept until there was no need for it anymore and that was over 20 years ago and I don't see it leaving anytime soon.

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walt

03-31-2003 06:49:13




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 Re: Re: JD 1020 in reply to BB, 03-30-2003 14:34:40  
my clutch i think is makeing some rackrt but i was told that pretty normal for an old 1020,what do you think



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Kenny

03-30-2003 11:45:05




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 Re: JD 1020 in reply to WALT , 03-29-2003 17:01:42  
Excellant choice. My father purchased 1 new in 1968 and we still use it regularly on the farm and the only thing that has been done to it is, we have replaced the clutch 1 time and rebuilt the injector pump one time and it currently has over 5000 hours on it. Still looks very good too, as dad has never left it outside and it has only felt rain a few times, but just long enough to get out of the field and back to the barn. Hope your's is as good as our's.

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walt

03-31-2003 06:44:44




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 Re: Re: JD 1020 in reply to Kenny, 03-30-2003 11:45:05  
do you know where i could get a new hood for my 1020



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walt

03-31-2003 06:40:49




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 Re: Re: JD 1020 in reply to Kenny, 03-30-2003 11:45:05  
do you know if there are still hoods available for my 1020



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Handsome Jim

04-01-2003 15:04:43




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 Re: Re: Re: JD 1020 in reply to walt, 03-31-2003 06:40:49  
When my dad bought our first 1020 it was mechanically in good shape but appearance wise, it had had the Sh!t beat out of it. He got some used side panels and a used hood from an implement salvage yard and had a guy paint them for him. Tractor looks pretty good now.



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Kenny

03-31-2003 07:31:55




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 Re: Re: Re: JD 1020 in reply to walt, 03-31-2003 06:40:49  
I don't recall seeing any that I recall that are reproduction. I would suggest that you check with a John Deere dealer, or maybe some of the folks that advertise in the green magazine, or 2 cylinder magazine that sell new - old stock parts. There may also be some salvage yards advertised in these same books that might have a good hood. Good Luck.



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Steve - IN

03-30-2003 06:49:50




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 Re: JD 1020 in reply to WALT , 03-29-2003 17:01:42  
Walt,
I think you chose wisely. I have a '66 1020 gas. Great little tractor.

Steve



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SmallOps

03-30-2003 05:24:06




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 Re: JD 1020 in reply to WALT , 03-29-2003 17:01:42  
You have a real gem among the JD utilities. I have a '73 JD 1020 Diesel that is used for loader work, the JD 48 QT loader is an engineered match, and field work, 9ft Haybine and JD 336 baler w/kicker.

I've put my "little" 1020 to work plowing, 2x16" in heavy soils, and disking with a 10ft rig. These tasks do push the JD 1020 Diesel engine to its maximum sustainable power level and I would not recommend making these field chores "regular" tasks on your work schedule. The point is your 1020 diesel is one "tough and ready" working utility tractor that has more reserve than one might think! To take advantage of the 1020's potential, I weight each tire with 612 lbs of calcium and I have the Factory ROS and Canopy, which adds another 438 lbs. HJ's point regarding over working the JD 1020, "like a big tractor", is a good one to bear in mind, but don't be reluctant to "push" this "bulldog" to its upper limits on occasion!

Get to know your JD 1020 Diesel by slowly increasing its work assignments and monitoring its responce. You'll find your "little" diesel has a lot to teach you! Walt, have fun... but, above all other considerations... safety first!

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Handsome Jim

03-30-2003 06:22:39




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 Re: Re: JD 1020 in reply to SmallOps, 03-30-2003 05:24:06  
Smallops, I've been thinking of hitting the auction circuit and trying to find a 10' disc. We have a 6' mounted disc that we are getting less than the desired effect from. Does your tractor handle your disc alright? I'd just be using it in small patches such as food plots.



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Handsome Jim

03-29-2003 17:41:50




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 Re: JD 1020 in reply to WALT , 03-29-2003 17:01:42  
Congratulation Walt, The 1020 is a great utility tractor, we have two. Although I can't offer you any information on your diesel, I can tell you that if it's been taken care of and you do the same and don't try to work it like a big tractor, you'll have it forever. What do you plan to use it for?HJ



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walt

03-31-2003 06:33:31




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 Re: Re: JD 1020 in reply to Handsome Jim, 03-29-2003 17:41:50  
no jim just plan to move a little dirt and snow,maybe use it on my wifes mom farm



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