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skitt2

03-01-2007 15:00:09

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I know nothing about tractors, and was wondering if someone could provide me with some information on a John Deere 1020 converted to propane. HP? Price I should pay if in good shape? What are some common problems with these tractors? These are just a few general questions that I want to know the answer to. If some of you could provide additional helpful information, I would appreciate it. Thanks alot Scott

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jdemaris

03-02-2007 05:37:33

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Re: 1020 Propane Question in reply to skitt2, 03-01-2007 15:00:09

2010 gas engine is not a particularly bad engine. Now- the rest of the tractor is a different story. Neither was the diesel - in its time. But, the 1010/2010 engine series were short-lived and aftermarket parts are almost non-existant. And, the 1010/2010 diesel is the first tractor series that John Deere ever built with the "new" compact rotary injection pump - so the system was somewhat crude.

In regard to propane - I don't know what sort of propane installation you have. I've never seen a 2010 LPG but have worked on a few 3010 LPG setups. You can buy a kit today and install on any gas engine. For an OEM engine, often the compression is lower and horsepower is sometimes less.

Propane in general - has its pros and cons. If you live in a cold area - the worst thing about propane is poor cold-starting. One positive is - propane last virtually forever - no worries about fuel going bad - so it works very well for engines that spend a lot of time sitting and not being used. Also puts out less emissions from the exhaust, so it's often used with vehicles used somewhat indoors.

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CLW

03-01-2007 22:02:12

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Re: 1020 Propane Question in reply to skitt2, 03-01-2007 15:00:09

Scott, the three things going against you are, knowing nothing about tractors, the tractor being converted to propane, and it being a 2010. We all started out knowing nothing about tractors so that is OK. Second, propane tractors are probley the best engines going but takes a little studying to understand the fuel system and what is required to fill them. I love the factory propane. Third, it is said the 4020 was the best tractor Deere every built and the 2010 was the worst. Some folks had good luck with them but a large number hate them. I think I would look around for something else for my first tractor. If you find a 1020 that is a good little tractor. Speaking just for myself I would not buy a 2010.

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Tom in Mo.

03-01-2007 15:32:09

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Re: 1020 Propane Question in reply to skitt2, 03-01-2007 15:00:09

If it's a 2010, it was probably not converted over but a factory propane. They have near the rated 48HP as the gas and diesel because the factory used domed pistons to raise the compression a bit. A conversion will have less power due to lower compression ratio. Search the archives on this site for 2010 and you'll have lots of reading and opinions.

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skitt2

03-01-2007 15:20:50

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Re: 1020 Propane Question in reply to skitt2, 03-01-2007 15:00:09

I just looked and I made a mistake the tractor is a 2010 not a 1020. Please help.

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