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4020 Tire Size

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Jon (IN)

03-09-2005 03:58:50




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I looked at a late 60"s 4020 that was for sale yesterday. It had 18.4x38 tires on it. They were pretty much gone. There was not much room between the tire and fender (if you got your fingers in there, they would be gone!!) There is no way that new 18.4x38 would fit in there, but I saw posts of folks who recommend running the 18.4x38"s. I believe 34"s were what came originally, but I don"t want to find new rims. What are my options for new rear tires?
Its a 4020 diesel, powershift, controls on the dash, dual remotes, with 6700 hours.. asking price $7000.. I think he"s too high on price for a tractor with that many hours and shot tires, any thoughts?

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j cook

03-09-2005 18:49:09




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 Re: 4020 Tire Size in reply to Jon (IN), 03-09-2005 03:58:50  
Well, here in SE IOWA, about 22 miles away at the NH (blue) dealer, there sits a 1968 with WFE, dual outlets, syncro, 18.4x34s, and 9800 hours and HE wants $7550!

I bought my 1968 several years ago for $7500! It had 15.5x38 RICE tires on it, the solid NFE, dual hyds, SR, and 6300 hours!

Powershift and a WFE are worth $2500-3000!

Is there some reason why you haven't already got that cheaply priced tractor out in your barn? If it has a good, strong engine, everything works, and merely has worn tires, it's an excellant buy!

pPay that the seller does NOT figure that out before you can get back to him!

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Rick in IA.

03-09-2005 13:54:41




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 Re: 4020 Tire Size in reply to Jon (IN), 03-09-2005 03:58:50  
Hi Jon,

Sounds like a good price to me if its in reasonable condition. I have 16.9 38 tires on the back of my 4000.

Rick



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msb

03-09-2005 06:58:34




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 Re: 4020 Tire Size in reply to Jon (IN), 03-09-2005 03:58:50  
Why not move the wheels out a bit?



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Indydirtfarmer

03-09-2005 04:59:44




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 Re: 4020 Tire Size in reply to Jon (IN), 03-09-2005 03:58:50  
A couple thoughts... First, the fenders are adjustable. You can move them up away from the tires if you so desire. Second, have you been pricing 4020's lately? That SOUNDS like a bargain, if it's in decent shape. That tractor can, and routinely DOES sell for $10.000 and up! Unless it's just trashed, that's a buy!

That isn't at all high hours on a tractor that age. Also, later 4020's came with 18.4X38's. Early models were available with 15.5X38's. With "controls on the dash" that indicates 1968 or older. That pre-dates the 18.4X38's, but not a problem.

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Jon(IN)

03-09-2005 05:17:20




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 Re: 4020 Tire Size in reply to Indydirtfarmer, 03-09-2005 04:59:44  
Thanks for the info. Yes, I have been pricing around some, since this one came for sale. I know the 4020 is one of the most sought after machines out there. I have noticed that the prices range greatly on them. I wasn't sure how the early model would affect the price, if any. I have not been around JD's much and never really considered buy one, mainly because they are so darned expensive. Which, I guess, is a two sided coin, cause that means they hold their resale value. It just hard to spend that kind of money when you could buy nearly twice the tractor if it were orange or red.
Thanks for the info on the fenders.

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txblu

03-09-2005 06:55:23




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 Re: 4020 Tire Size in reply to Jon(IN), 03-09-2005 05:17:20  
Well sir, I'll tell you why green is expensive. This latest tractor purchase of mine was sitting amongst Case and IH tractors. All had been gone over so they all looked nice. The looks of the Deere were really miles ahead of the others standing out there looking over the lot, especially with the Soundguard Cab.....no comparisons.

I didn't try an IH because having had 2 I found that they put a lot of "stuff" into their tractors that is just something else to fix. Other folks (especially mother Deere) get the job done more simply. So that left Case and JD.

I got into the JD first and took it for a spin. Everything was tight and crisp, controls handy and responsive. Engine was tight and responded immediately to the throttle. I really really liked the way it just felt like part of you. The cab and tin were well designed; really looked good and the visability was excellent.

I am a frugal guy so while taking the Deere for a spin, I kept thinking that the Case with 30 more HP was $7k cheaper. From where I was it looked OK. Maybe the Deere wasn't worth the $7k.

I'll Make this real quick. Took about 2 minutes in the cab of the Case to realize that I would have this tractor the rest of my life and the $7k was nothing amortized over my lifespan.

Bought the Deere and haven't been sorry. Simple as that.
Mark

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Mike M

03-09-2005 05:29:43




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 Re: 4020 Tire Size in reply to Jon(IN), 03-09-2005 05:17:20  
Just go ahead and buy it !! And take comfort in the fact that you can use it many years maybe even write it off on your taxes and years from now sell it for more than you paid for it.



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