4010, 4020, 5010, 5020 thoughts?

[Suka]

Some options. I know a 4020's a good tractor, I believe the 4010 is as well.

Uncle had a 5020 and said it drank too much diesel, but had tons of power and have read the 5010's had block cracking problems but other than that were good.

I'm basically choosing between the above for light-med field work(sprayer, swather, small cultivator and hoe drills), all are old but in pretty good shape and run well; all about the same price. I learned on an 830 and the next thing I drove was a versatile so really have no experience with any of them

Your input is appreciated, thanks for your replies.

[RACKER]

On the farm we had a 5020 and a 4020.They we both good tractors.The 4020 is a great all around tractor.It works well as a loader tractor and was strong enough to pull a loaded 14ft drill.The big difference is the 540/1000 pto.The 5020 did all the cultivating and operated the silage cutter but the 1000 pto didn't work on some equipment like a mix mill.It all depends on how heavy of equipment you need to operate.The only issue we had with them was a 24 volt system.Good luck with your search and I hope it all works well.

[praire hunter]

all were good tractors, 5010, 5020 may be a bit awkward as a chore tractor,
if you can find a later model 4020 (1970 and up) they should be 12 volt, and I think negative ground, my 4020 had just under 10,000 hrs on it when I sold it.

[super7mag]

Some parts are getting hard to find for most of the 10&20 series tractors.
I have a 4020
And it does all I need , but newer is nicer. And I'm not talking built in this century. Any of the 30 and 40 series are good and still have a ton of parts.
You got to figure out your horse power you need and options .
I'd be looking for a 4430- 4440 for what you described.

[4thredneck]

10,20 and 30 series tractors were hard starting, I'd be looking at a 40 series if I was you.

[6mm rem]

I cut mt teeth on a 5010 for a chore tractor. Id agree they are a bit on the awkward side. Personalty id be leaning towards the 4020.:)

[ceedub]

I have no experience with a 4010 or 4020, but my 4230 does everything I need it to for chores and light field work. Mine has a 158 loader.

-Craig

[MountainTi]

Some parts are getting hard to find for most of the 10&20 series tractors.
I have a 4020
And it does all I need , but newer is nicer. And I'm not talking built in this century. Any of the 30 and 40 series are good and still have a ton of parts.
You got to figure out your horse power you need and options .
I'd be looking for a 4430- 4440 for what you described.

X2

[Suka]

Glad I posted as the more I think about it now we'd be far ahead to wait and find a 40 series. Tempting to start cheap but cheaper isn't always the smart move.

Thanks again for the replies everyone.

[elkhunter11]

The 4020 was likely the most common tractor in the area where I grew up. But as good as John Deere is at supplying parts, they won't be making them all forever.

[Leathersmith]

I've got two 4010's. They're excellent on fuel, a tank lasts all day on a haybine, and then some.

Hydraulics and steering are the weak points. I'd say go for the 4020 or better yet, a 4000. Tough to find but excellent. I'm told that was the transisition from 20 series to 30, but start way better than the 30 series.

[fish_e_o]

i use my 4020 to clear snow and some occasional chores i love it