Dad had a JD70 Diesel with the narrow front in about 1965. I think it was a 1955 model and had the pony motor. I was about 7 years old and Dad took me to the fields with him a lot. One time Dad let me sit between his legs and drive it on the highway from one entrance for the equipment storage lot to the entrance to the field. It wasn't far. Prolly only about 100 yards. But it sure had this little boy excited. So the 70 has always had a special place in my heart.
A great video. My dad bought a new propane 720 in 1956 that was our big tractor until 1964. We bought the neighbors 70 diesel. I had the front wheel pedistal breakoff and roll under the tractor while pulling an anhyrous applicator. I cut the engine, jerked the rope on the applicator and ran like heck as the cloud of gas folowed me. Today I own a 1955 JD70 parade ready.
I have four John Deere 70 tractors, three diesel and one gas. Big difference in the amount of fuel the gas tractor guzzles in comparison to the diesel as stated.
Just wanted to let you know I enjoy these history videos you make about the old tractors. Especially love the thumbnails. Keep up the good work, man. Very good narration!
As a 14 year old kid, I had the owner of driving the first John Deere model R diesel in a district meeting at Wichita, Kansas with my uncle , a dealer from Plainview, Texas Pat Patrick. I just remember setting in the seat, the hood look a mile long to me . I learn to drive a tract on a JD model D and a model A & model G. 5:49
That’s a good video and I enjoyed watching it. I have a 70 LP they were popular in the South because Butane as we called it was cheap and plentiful. Another plus was that it couldn’t be stolen and used in cars like gasoline. In the MidSouth we referred to a 5gallon can and a syphon hose as a “Moonlight Credit Card “ and stealing gas happened all the time. The 70 was a really good tractor but I’m glad I didn’t have to farm with one now.
With high speed reverse and second gear opposite each other across the bottom, foot shifting worked nicely. And with an extended clutch handle, throttle and clutch were operable with one large right hand. Slick setup for a young hotshot loader operator.
I’d like to see a video of all the standard tread Deere tractors. There are very few in the Midwest, as most farmers had row crop tractors. We just had our annual working farm show in mid September, and I saw my first 60 standard. Muscular looking tractor.
I've operated both. The 4000 was basically a 3020 rear end with a 4020 motor and a few other cosmetic features of the 4020 deleted to make it an economical alternative to the 4020. The 4000 I ran had the rare power shift option. Wish I knew where it is today. Ive only ever seen one other with power shift.
Hey sounds good!! I’ll start working on a video👍🏻 if you got any pictures of yours you want in the video you can email me at locustinbound@gmail.com Thanks for watching and supporting
The R was discontinued about the time the 70 D came out in 1955. The 80 came out later on in 1955. My 70D was built Dec 30, 1954 and shipped the next day.
Sounds good! I got a corn picker video that includes the 101 on the to do list. Here is my video that has the model M in it - th-cam.com/video/qIf05ApVxL8/w-d-xo.html -Thanks for watching
Could you do some research on the John Deere 2840 I owned one and it's very difficult to find parts and find much information about it it was made in Manheim Germany
Everybody has there favorite, my dad was a Farmall man , but thanks to the local IH dealer who couldn't get though his thick head I didn't want a 686 because I already had a 656 . Wanted something larger , the John Deere dealer came through, I now am the proud owner of 7 JD , guess someone miss out of 6 more tractors sales , lol . Turn out well for me !! All JD have been worth there green paint !!
"reverse high was dangerously fast" frick yeah it is. It's how i wrecked my grandfathers small trailer. Ran over the tongue and sucked the entire thing under the 70
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Dad had a JD70 Diesel with the narrow front in about 1965. I think it was a 1955 model and had the pony motor. I was about 7 years old and Dad took me to the fields with him a lot. One time Dad let me sit between his legs and drive it on the highway from one entrance for the equipment storage lot to the entrance to the field. It wasn't far. Prolly only about 100 yards. But it sure had this little boy excited. So the 70 has always had a special place in my heart.
Another awesome video!
A great video. My dad bought a new propane 720 in 1956 that was our big tractor until 1964. We bought the neighbors 70 diesel. I had the front wheel pedistal breakoff and roll under the tractor while pulling an anhyrous applicator. I cut the engine, jerked the rope on the applicator and ran like heck as the cloud of gas folowed me. Today I own a 1955 JD70 parade ready.
Thanks for watching! A John Deere 70 was the first tractor I ever bought in high school.
I have four John Deere 70 tractors, three diesel and one gas. Big difference in the amount of fuel the gas tractor guzzles in comparison to the diesel as stated.
Just wanted to let you know I enjoy these history videos you make about the old tractors. Especially love the thumbnails. Keep up the good work, man. Very good narration!
Thank you! Really appreciate the support, have a good one👍🏻
As a 14 year old kid, I had the owner of driving the first John Deere model R diesel in a district meeting at Wichita, Kansas with my uncle , a dealer from Plainview, Texas Pat Patrick. I just remember setting in the seat, the hood look a mile long to me . I learn to drive a tract on a JD model D and a model A & model G. 5:49
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Great job LocustMotorWorks!
That’s a good video and I enjoyed watching it. I have a 70 LP they were popular in the South because Butane as we called it was cheap and plentiful. Another plus was that it couldn’t be stolen and used in cars like gasoline. In the MidSouth we referred to a 5gallon can and a syphon hose as a “Moonlight Credit Card “ and stealing gas happened all the time. The 70 was a really good tractor but I’m glad I didn’t have to farm with one now.
With high speed reverse and second gear opposite each other across the bottom, foot shifting worked nicely. And with an extended clutch handle, throttle and clutch were operable with one large right hand. Slick setup for a young hotshot loader operator.
Tell us a video about all 6 generations of the John Deere B !!! (Unstyled) ( early styled ) (late styled ) (50) (520) and (530)!!! Please!!!
Sounds good to me!👍 Thanks for watching and supporting
You should do a video on the 720 and it's difference from the 70. The 720 is my favorite 2 cylinder.
Sounds Good!👍 Can't go wrong with the 720s, Great tractors
I’d like to see a video of all the standard tread Deere tractors. There are very few in the Midwest, as most farmers had row crop tractors.
We just had our annual working farm show in mid September, and I saw my first 60 standard. Muscular looking tractor.
Great suggestion!
We had a Super 50 when I was a kid. Brutal steering, and that hand clutch. lol
I just bought a 1958 420 w wide front end
Nice tractor!👍🏻
My grandpa has a 50 60 and 70LP
Good video. Please tell us what you know about the JD 4000 and what the differences were between it an the 4020.
Thats a great idea, Ill definitely make one about that. 👍 Thansk for watching.
I've operated both. The 4000 was basically a 3020 rear end with a 4020 motor and a few other cosmetic features of the 4020 deleted to make it an economical alternative to the 4020. The 4000 I ran had the rare power shift option. Wish I knew where it is today. Ive only ever seen one other with power shift.
4000 was a cheap version of 4020 light built basically same tractor but a scaled down version
WOULD LIKE TO SEE A VIDEO ON THE 520 I HAVE 1957 MODEL AND IT IS A STRONG TROCTOR ... THANK YOU
Hey sounds good!! I’ll start working on a video👍🏻 if you got any pictures of yours you want in the video you can email me at locustinbound@gmail.com Thanks for watching and supporting
Grew up on a 40 row crop
Good video thanks
I have a 70 LP they were good tractors for the day. They were built for the Delta tough just like the men who drove them.
The R was discontinued about the time the 70 D came out in 1955. The 80 came out later on in 1955. My 70D was built Dec 30, 1954 and shipped the next day.
SIR I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT THE M JOHN DEERE AND THE 101 CORNPICKER!!.
Sounds good! I got a corn picker video that includes the 101 on the to do list. Here is my video that has the model M in it - th-cam.com/video/qIf05ApVxL8/w-d-xo.html -Thanks for watching
Hoping to see more videos on certain JD models..
I don't remember my 70d having a high range reverse. But the high revers was for the rear mounted cotton pickers that were popular for the model g
I'd like to see model 70 LP.
I have one for sale, fresh paint
How much are you asking? @@parkersposts
@@crippledcrow2384 I would like to get $4500. I’m located in southeast minnesota
I always figured that the 70 used the same trans as the G. With live power added. The John Deere R was the first with live power.
Can you make a video about the John Deere 40? They all seem to be different
Could you do some research on the John Deere 2840 I owned one and it's very difficult to find parts and find much information about it it was made in Manheim Germany
Also fun fact it took john deere tell the 55 series to beat the fuel economy of the 720 and 730
I would like information on the John Deere 720 gas. I just purchased one.
Sounds good👍🏻 thanks for watching
I spent more hours than i could count on a 70!
Did it sit a long time before you started using it?
Ya it doesn’t get run to much. Got to replace the head gasket and water pump in it eventually then I can use it more often
@@LocustMotorWorks Okay Thanks 👍
You should do a video on the john deere 55 combine
Could you take about the john deere 7520 ?
good idea, ill put it on the list and go searching for some pictures and videos. Thank you for watching
My Grandfather had a 52. Where is the baling wire to hold the throttle.
The first Row Crop Diesel John Deere I believe..
I am a fourth generation row crop farmer and all I can say is I'm glad my grandfather started with IHC ,McCormick tractors and machinery .
Yet, here you are...
Poor guy. Never had a decent tractor.🤠
Then why are you here?
Everybody has there favorite, my dad was a Farmall man , but thanks to the local IH dealer who couldn't get though his thick head I didn't want a 686 because I already had a 656 . Wanted something larger , the John Deere dealer came through, I now am the proud owner of 7 JD , guess someone miss out of 6 more tractors sales , lol . Turn out well for me !! All JD have been worth there green paint !!
Whose painting is in the thumbnail???
How about the story of the John Deere 2510?
sounds good!
"reverse high was dangerously fast" frick yeah it is. It's how i wrecked my grandfathers small trailer. Ran over the tongue and sucked the entire thing under the 70
All this story and no mention of horsepower rating
Just fooling around one day my brother and I got one to idle at less than 60 RPM.
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