Re: JD 1070

Posted by buickanddeere on January 08, 2005 at 09:38:41 from (64.10.41.131):

In Reply to: Re: JD 1070 posted by KENT on January 08, 2005 at 06:38:36:

I would risk an 5003 if a 2WD tractor would do. About the only place I would use one is power a pto auto start standby generator. Costs about the same to purchase a tractor and install automatic starting and monitoring than purchase a skid motorgenerator set. Plus it's still a usable tractor.
The 5005 can be had with M4WD.
Both the 5003 and 5005 are stripped down simple tractors. They are no more complicated than a 4020.
The deluxe 5000 and early 5010's rated right up there with the early 2010 diesel. If given one I would trade it for something else.
The 5020 deluxe series have more complex systems but they will do and monitor status that the simple tractors won't. The latest round of de-bugging as 5025's may make them usable.
There are a bunch or engineers and corporate executives who should be demoted to scrubbing toilets.
As for repairs, I'll take my chances with electrical equipment Vs a rusted up binding linkage/leaking hydraulics.
Anyone with basic electrical trouble shooting skills and a muiltimeter can find and an open,high resistance path or a short.
Even on nuclear reactor fuelling and inspection equipment. The electric drives/controls are far less trouble than hydraulics or mechanical.
The electronics provide high engine efficiency and economy than any mechanical system can.
Run the numbers of how much fuel a
As for plastic fenders and tanks. please bring them on. I'm tired of rusted out fenders and fuel tanks with pin holes in the bottom.
Off topic but considering the future.As for these people out there paying more for a 32+ year old 4020 than it cost new?
Run the numbers and you will see a 6403 or 6603 will walk all over a 4020 in productivity. M4WD is even better.
And not just having a new tractor under warranty and avoiding old equipment leaks & wear. The 6603 will pay for it's self in fuel saving Vs. the cheaper 4020.

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