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I always thought you could run the older tractors just fine and at overall reduced costs compared to the newer tractors. If you can get the manpower to run the multiple tractors, there is no reason you couldn’t run a pretty good size farm operation with these older tractors. My Dad was a JD mechanic from 1957-2007. He always loved the New Gen 10 and 20 series tractors. He said JD kinda went south after the 40 series tractors and really lost it with the 6000, 7000 and especially the 8000 series tractors. Too much electronics on these tractors.

May I ask if the JD 5010/5020/6030 tractors all used the exact same transaxle, and the only real difference in them was engine capacity and horsepower. Really love this era of JD tractors, and particularly these larger beasts - pure muscle tractors - they look sensational !

Couldn't agree more. I don't need the extra horses so have stuck with the 20 and 30 series tractors where parts are still readily available and are relatively ez to fix with donor tractors.

I am planning start a cattle farm I live in Saskatchewan could you please tell me where your farm is located…. Can I please visit the farm anytime this month and can I have a talk with you, since I am a beginner I have a lot of doubts and confusions it would be great if I can meet you and talk for some time..

Yes I totally agree with you that is the best way to be a successful farmer 😂😂😂

Mean green and forever green! When things were designed to last. 😊

How much are you paying in Sask for diesel?

My Dad and uncle bought a 5020 while paying for a Massey and a Minneapolis that both had major break downs. The jd dealer at the time said to them to just take and get the crop seeded, we'll figure out the deal after. That 5020 ended up paying for both the others, itself, and ran for many yrs after that. Finally traded off on a bigger tractor, but was still running great.

Yes love the old iron and tractors. And I agree a lot cheaper and easier to maintain

I want you to work there I like Cattle Farm very much.

Dance with the one you have. I'm not sold on the newest stuff, but it's comfortable and has some advantages. But y'all can work with and on your entire fleet, and I know a few people who can do the same thing here. Great video, and you really should be proud of keeping the old iron doing what it was made for.👍👍

Comfort is a consideration too so what choices of cab etc do you prefer

Amen

new stuff has so many conveniences and operator comforts - but it all comes with a steep price, both at purchase and at repair time. Much like cars and trucks. Too many wants took the place of the most basic needs-

I’ve never ran a 5010 or a 5020 but I would love to have one. I used to own 4630, but I’m not sure if it’d hang with a 5020 torque wise. The 404 seemed maxed out in my tractor turned up to about 165, plus it was pretty thirsty. Although it had a really nice cab and was fairly comfortable, I think I would have preferred a late model 5020 or a 6030 for simplicity, style and brute torque. Great video. Very informative! Blessings!!

Never owned , or driven a 5010 , or a 5020 , but still like your story and can relate. Still have both the 1961 JD 3010 diesel row crop ( 15,000 hours ) and the 1964 4020 standard , diesel tractor , that dad purchased new from local dealership , love these tractors ! And they still see regular use each year ! Personally my favorite is the model 4020's

Big iron really 😅

Great watch and info. Thank you sir!

Very thoughtful commentary!

Great video

My dad was a John Deere mechanic and parts manager for many years. He is 86 years old and can still tell a person anything about these tractors and the old "Johnny Poppers." I have a small collection of John Deere toy tractors in New shape and my most expensive one is a new 5020 John Deere still in the original ice cream box double hole on top with the muffler and air cleaner on top

Great tractors. My uncle had a 4010, 4020, 5010 ,5020 and a 7520. Great tractors.. All legends.

True

I agree. That's why we have 3 4020s, 2 4440s, and a 4040 that are our main tractors

Computers on everything from washing machines to new brake systems on vehicles, and getting worse is the way to force everyone to buy high priced repairs from only the dealers. Also piss poor service from medical computers telling you train loads of info you don’t want to hear. And can’t listen for actual problems. Service is a thing of the psst.

But why sould anyone buy new tractors in that case?

I agree. Factor in 15000 investment verse 75000 the interest on the money will do lots of repairs.

Was that a blend of phos and urea in the broadcaster ?

Any new vids coming? I'm interested in more. I subscribed

I sure miss my 5020, plenty of power, traction and was easy on fuel.

What kind of investment are we looking at for starting a business like yours? Also can you tell me how profitable it is?

Totally agree with you're theory. It's not what you put in the tank it's what you put in the Bank

Hi, my name is Francisco Rääts and I'm a little farmer here in Brazil, nice to see you and all machinery working this beayiful land, where is your farm? I already live in Saskatchewan in North Battleford a ling time ago and a still miss your country.

Awesome video. Waiting for more.

Back when green paint meant something. We have two 6140m's and I hate them. Damn computers. Plus their made in Germany.

Just think massive Power and no computers

GREAT VIDEO , running older machinery makes sense if your willing to work on them, mechanics are getting scarce , not many want to get dirty hands anymore , but I am one that never bought a new car

Wonderful, logic and interesting video, putting a new perspective on the pros and cons of buying new iron. The 50 and 40 series were quite rare in the UK and seemed like monsters, compared to the usual range of Fords, MF's etc

Estos son tractores no esas porquerias electrónicas qué fabrican ahora

When we were getting it done we ran “self-propelled” and it was grand. I think you have a winning strategy. Blessings

And one thing to consider is the new ones with dpf filters can’t load bales as it plugs off the dpf because the tractor only runs for half hour or so while loading the truck

Totally Agree, still running a 7020, 4020 and a more Modern 5100m plus I have an 830 on a 800 acre farm in the U.K. Maybe one day I will get a 5020.

Nice that you have part tractors and know what to do with thous parts

love to see the old John Deere's at work. That old discer works nice and you don't have to cultivate it first

Have a 1963 3010, it still gets used alot, it is kind of a pain to service because of the cartridge filters but has been a very reliable tractor!

Next to 60 series the 50 S are the best they are brutal in power and reliability and fixed by owner .No written permission from J D to fix it your self and no NASA degrees needed !!

Great info!

I am looking for farm worker job.

Boss can are apply for this job as an African

"South sask farmer breaths heavily"