JDcrawlers Messageboard

As you can see this crawler has not been cut on. There were never any rock guards on the tractor. The rails have never been cut, and the top idler was never on the tractor. I have looked at many crawlers and have come to wonder how many variations of tracks, idlers, guards, rail length there was pro...

Finally went and brought the ol 420 home. I had to wait till the ground would firm up a bit. Major wet spring here! After several attempts to get it running, pulled plugs, drained carb, and bowl, new fuel, unstuck the float, new battery she took right off! Only on one cylinder! I had encountered thi...

I also have this MC-2 plow I found this past summer. Would be great for the MC 1000 toolbar if I had one.

Not sure what I am going to do with it.

Any Ideas?

No weapon needed. I have been after this crawler for 10 or so years. Every year I put the bug in the guys ear when working on his combines. "How much would you sell that crawler for?" Persistence payed off I guess. All of the service records are written on the side panel in pencil next to the grill....

Interesting info guys. I appreciate it. I am leaning to the green side of the paint. There is so many industrial shades of yellow. If it were to be yellow I would want to find out the proper shade to paint it. Now, I know where there is a 3 bottom 55 ABH plow that's going to make a great companion f...

Swawpy Thanks for the reply. I ended up getting the crawler. I paid under $800 for it as you see in the pics. I have to wait till the ground firms up a bit before I load it up. I just have to find the top link for the hitch and I'll be set. Were the 420's painted yellow at the factory? or was that a...

I have found a 420C Industrial color crawler. Original owner since new. Specs are: 10in pads 4 rollers 90% or better overall condition undercarriage Only used as a sprayer tractor on a wheat farm Three point hitch (all there) All service records on file since new in 1957 Original 2153Hrs Runs and dr...