Posted 7/6/2015 10:57 (#4664042 - in reply to #4663877) Subject: RE: John Deere 4020 Front End
Bremen, KS
Yup, it's a Deere. My brother's 4020 now has a nice crack in the middle casting and he has been exploring options. Cousin has an LP 4020 with a replacement front end from a 4630 and adapter plate. They're mulling a trade. I'm guessing that even with a welded tube, the LP 4020 would be worth more with an original front end. Brother's 4020 is a loader tractor and would benefit from the heavier front end.
Posted 7/6/2015 13:48 (#4664281 - in reply to #4664042) Subject: RE: John Deere 4020 Front End
There have been aftermarket kits to fit a later front axle to a 4020. Some thought the original axle was weak even without loader service. I think the 7.60 x 16 front wheels where a lot of the problem because they would fall into plow furrows so easily and rip of spindles. When I changed to 11.00 - 16 my 4020 crossed plowed ground and ruts much easier and was a lot easier on the front axle because of the better floatation.
There were aftermarket axles too and many a 4020 may have a Shultz (IIRC) or 30 series Deere axle.
Posted 7/6/2015 21:16 (#4665064 - in reply to #4664440) Subject: RE: John Deere 4020 Front End
Chebanse, IL.....
Worthington Ag Parts (in MN) makes & sells a plate that adapts a 4430 cast beam axle to a 4020. It will raise your front end about 2" also. 4430s also have 8 bolt hubs. Axle, hubs, & wheels are stronger. Good for loader tractors. Not good for restorations.
John Deere 4020 Front End
