First 420......

[Draco]

Interesting find on ebay this morning....



http://cgi.ebay.com/John-Deere-420-Craw ... 4aa4314fe5

[Willyr]

Doesnt show very well where the ID tag is located. Supposedly first ones off the line the id tag is by the distributor. Phase ||'s are on the torque tube. Pretty beat up for 4 grand, minimum, and a 12 buyout. I would sit and watch it but wouldnt feel obligated at it. Besides I would have thought the first ones were only 4 roller, the 5 I thought was an option you had to ask for.

The OEM vuel valve is gone and has a choke handle in its place. It no longer is on 6 volt as it has a GM alternator bulging out the side. Blade is flattened. Cherry Bomb glass pack muffler with no rain cap. Air cleaner no longer functions so makes me wonder how bad the vallves and cylinders are with out dirt protection. Missing both rear sprocket guards. The wires have been hacked as the normal dash switch is missing. The traditional handles for your steering are gone both sides and are loose by the sense the operator has to pull the handles into the groin, maybe an adjustment, probably brake bands and clutches. Beer can for hydraulic oil cap. Near the end of the video as he tries to idle it down you can see the engine does smoke.

I am merely point out the obvious draw backs to the sale.

As to when I purchased mine. My engine didnt start to show problems till I started to work her hard. Then again when I drained the oil, my guess is it had not been changed as it takes a 6 side 1-3/16" socket.

[Lavoy]

Tag location for Phase 1 420's is on LH side of center section, same location as a 40. Phase 2 and 3 crawlers are on the bellhousing, LH side near the sediment bowl. I would say the crawler is genuine, start bidding gents.
Lavoy