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1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help)

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Ron

06-07-2004 06:26:14




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I am going to be pulling 7500-9500 naturally aspirated 8mph. I was wondering which tractor would be a better choice. The 1850 would cost about 6500 as compared to 9500 for a 4020. But then again you can go to the local JD dealer and get parts. You also have the option to move way up in power if you desired. Thats where you are somewhat limited with the 1850. I like both tractors and they both have high and low points. What would you guys suggest? Thanks

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josh

06-16-2004 09:51:18




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
Go with the Oliver. You can build up that Perkins into a pretty wicked motor. You'll have a hard time getting it light enough, but an Oliver 1950 GM with the screamin Jimmy would be wicked. Light rims and a narrow front and you should make 8500.



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G-MAN

06-08-2004 07:41:59




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
How about the "Super" 4020 - the 4320? They usually don't bring any more than a 4020 and you're turboed right from the factory. They also don't weigh a whole lot more.



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Mopower

06-08-2004 04:21:37




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
I like both tractors, but have you ever considered an International 806? I hear lots of good things about them when compared to a 4020. Personally, I'd use an M-M G900 for those weight classes. There is plenty of area to play with weight and engine potential is almost unlimited when building 6-cyl M-M.



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Brad

06-07-2004 21:15:13




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
Does the class allow a turbo if the tractor had one from the factory?



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Ron

06-09-2004 13:52:17




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 Re: Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help in reply to Brad, 06-07-2004 21:15:13  
It is stirctly naturally aspirated no turbos. Their are several 4010's and 4020's in the class and two 1070 Case tractors and every once in a while somthing diffrent.



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olivertractorgirl

06-07-2004 20:41:14




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
you can't go wrong with an Oliver



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Paul

06-07-2004 20:37:41




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
depends what do you prefer.oliver has 359 cubes,deere has 404. both could go bigger.but how much ya want to spend.honestly tractor pulling( at all levels) is addictive and if you keep at it will be costly also consider resale value.Paul



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Michael Haupt

06-07-2004 16:26:18




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
In my opinion go with the Oliver. Perkins is a much better motor then the Deere.



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A.P.

06-07-2004 16:15:13




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
If your rulees allow it, put together a 2255 powered by a 3208. Find a 1750/1800 rear, the front frame from a 2255 and a truck 3208 and go have fun.

If you like the 1850, find one with a bad engine and a late model -4 Perkins. I've heard these can be built up to 500 cubes. It all depends on how much you want to spend. Either way, you will have something different.

A.P.



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FARMALL

06-07-2004 08:02:55




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 Re: 1850 Oliver vs. John Deere 4020 (need help) in reply to Ron, 06-07-2004 06:26:14  
Skip the Oliver



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