New JOHN DEERE Tractors & Harvesters for 1972

Big Tractor Power takes a look three historic JOHN DEERE farm machines introduced in 1972. This video shares the 175 pto hp JOHN DEERE 6030 tractor, 175 pto hp JOHN DEERE 7520 articulated 4wd tractor and 212 hp JOHN DEERE 5400 self propelled forage harvester all powered by a JOHN DEERE 531 cubic engine. Viewers will learn about these JOHN DEERE products production history, specifications and original price tags.

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[glennlisagore]

My favorite to drive was the 4430 because of the A/C and cab, my favorite to work on was the 4640 because of the amount of room offered, but I have to say the 4020 was my all around favorite. It was just wonderful.

[barrybush]

My all time favorite John Deere was our 5400 Forage Harvester. Three row head and a couple of extensions to fill semi trucks. I loved riding with gramps as he overfilled the trucks. 😂 Only used the wagons to open up the corn fields really.

We also had an old Farmhand forage harvester (fitted with a John Deere three row head) and a LOUD Detroit diesel. It was used for corn chopping only (it really was awesome too)... those two and 4 - 6 semi trucks (mostly tri-axle trailers - but the six axles would be out there some too - those were all from East Mfg) and the Steiger Panther PTA back at the farm pushing up and packing silage. Occasionally when it was really muddy the two Steigers would be hooked to the trailers via dollys and dumped on the pad using a truck next to the tractor. That was amazing. In its day it was quite an operation.

Cherished memories... one's I wish I was able to provide for my kids. 😢

[jeffreyvandervoort]

The sound of that 6030 is the sweetest music I have heard in ages. Great vid!👍

[stinsonfarms]

My dad bought a new 2020 John Derre and an 8ft disc in 1969. That's what I learned to drive on. Been in love with the 20 and 30 series tractors ever since. Thank for sharing.

[jell]

Favorite by far is the JD 4020. Spent many hours in one in 1978 while working for a local farmer. Thanks for the great video.

[bryancovert]

That 6030 and the 7520 with a couple of those 8/16 plows featured in the video would get top billing in my book . You can always tell a great farmer by the color of his Green tractors with Yellow wheels

[farmallmike]

I worked for a local farmer during the summer months in the early 80s and he had a 6030 and a 4840 ! Then in 84 the 6030 got traded for a 4850 and that’s my favorite JD !

[jaivabarracuda]

Its good to go back in time and remember old memories, great Memories. Thanks

[SteveHolsten]

Thank you, BTP. I was 12 yrs old when these came out.

[johnallen]

Great video. Most of us have saw the advancements in tractors but it was nice to see the old original JD chopper. My have they’ve grown over the past 50 years

[trystanschroeder]

I love those old john deere tractors! Reminds my of when my grandpa farmed, he would only buy john deere thats all he had on the farm. Great video

[eriksnider]

Thank You for adding this video. I spent many hours in the cab of the 5400 silage cutter with my Dad. It was a great memories that I will always treasure.

[RomeKG]

The era when simple, durable and dependable equipment was built without all the emissions and electronic

[Cenlafarmtoys]

Great video! The farmer who used to farm the field behind my house had a 6030 with cab and 38" spaced duals. Very loud tractor you could hear it coming from a couple miles away.

[farmerbutler]

I still find my favorite john deere is always the 820 desiel just sounds so good

[johnwobma]

Awesome video! I would also appreciate coverage for the 4020 & 4320 Tractors! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[spliceoncharlie]

1972 and 1972 nice connection. Only way to get it done is to get it done. Almost 2, 000 videos. THAT'S A LOT OF WORK. Thanks for the videos and thanks for the work. Ready for another 1972, , ,, here's to a great 2021 BTP season. Be safe out there.

[jimholbay]

I love the 1972 Deere models, I have two 1972 4320 tractor and one 1972 4000 tractor 👍👍 Nothing Runs Like A

[grayjack]

I drove both 6030 and 7520 plowing rice fields in Texas. I loved that 7520!

[allenhood]

6030 is my dream tractor. Just a massive beast.