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Is LP 3020 Taboo?

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Tom N Texas

03-25-2005 07:23:02




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I've noticed the majority of all 3020 discussions on the forum are of the diesel and gas models. Not much mentioned about the LP. I have a chance to buy my retiring neighbors 64 model 3020 LP PS WF. He bought the tractor in the early 80's mounted with a two row cotton stripper and has done nothing other than strip cotton with it. The generous old fellow has asked me to take the tractor and try it out til next January. If I like it then he wants $5000. If not just return it and all it costs me was my time to remove the stripper and mount the fenders and draw works. The rebuilt engine has 2600 hours on it. The tin is in excellent shape and after plowing and using this tractor the past week I find absolutely nothing wrong and no leaks. The power shift seems to work great and basically this thing is a dream compared to the lp 730 I'm running. He's given me the owners manual which has notes from the original owner showing where he mounted this cotton stripper in 1966 (976 hours)which has been on the tractor until last week when I removed it. It's clear by the draw works that they saw minimal useage. The tractor has been well maintained and taken care of and seems to be a good deal. But with very little discussions on LP 3020s with PS trannys I'm wondering if they might be taboo? Any opinions? I'm looking to sell my two LP 730s (One running and one not) to cover most of the cost of the 3020.

Tom N Texas

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KIP

03-26-2005 10:49:19




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Tom N Texas, 03-25-2005 07:23:02  
LP is a great engine fuel, just not in a 3020. The one we had was always hard starting and under powered, unless it was at full throttle.



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buickanddeere

03-25-2005 12:29:46




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Tom N Texas, 03-25-2005 07:23:02  
I'll take it if you don't want it.



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Mike M

03-25-2005 08:12:53




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Tom N Texas, 03-25-2005 07:23:02  
I'd say don't let it get away as it sounds like a keeper. It seems like these new generation tractors are the up and coming collectables.



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Pat L

03-25-2005 08:05:01




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Tom N Texas, 03-25-2005 07:23:02  
What part of texas and how much for your 730,s



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Tom N Texas

03-25-2005 21:51:09




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Pat L, 03-25-2005 08:05:01  
Pat, I live in West Texas (Scurry County). Give me a contact # and I"ll get in touch.



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Frank M.

03-26-2005 20:45:11




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Tom N Texas, 03-25-2005 21:51:09  
Hey Tom. I've only been to Scurry County twice. Once in January and then a couple of weeks ago. I'll be there again next week. I'm helping out at the new Gebo's store that just opened, in Snyder. If you get a chance, stop in and visit.
Catch ya' later
Frank M.



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Tom N Texas

03-27-2005 06:00:37




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Frank M., 03-26-2005 20:45:11  
Thanks for the invite Frank but I'm currently in Kuwait til the 21st of April. I'm working a 35 day rotation. We're looking forward to our new Gebo's.



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Gerald J.

03-25-2005 07:58:22




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Tom N Texas, 03-25-2005 07:23:02  
There weren't very many LP 3020 made, so they are uncommon. There are few willing to fiddle with LP fueling so that cuts their popularity more. LP cuts engine wear drastically so their longevity is great and while fixing the PS tranmission can be very expensive, I've found very few owners who have found it ever needed fixing.

The low numbers of the LP 3020 make it highly collectible and you know how to fuel with LP. Go for it.

Gerald J.

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Jon H

03-25-2005 13:26:16




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Gerald J., 03-25-2005 07:58:22  
Can someone post a link to how many of each model with certain equipment(3020 powershift LP)were built? I remember that listing,and it seems I remember 3020 powershift LP as being very rare,somthing like under 100 built.



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buickanddeere

03-25-2005 20:41:34




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 Re: Is LP 3020 Taboo? in reply to Jon H, 03-25-2005 13:26:16  
22 1964 year LP's in 1963 production year.326 in 1964. 2250 in 1965. 323 in 1966.181 in 1967. 59 in 1968. 79 1969 production year. 21 in 1970 ending June 1970. New Style production June 1970 to Oct 1970 4 LP's. 15 in 1971 and 3 LP's 1972. Looks like LP's peak was in 1965. 182 LP Power Shifts built in 1964



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