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by Canuck 420c
Sun Sep 28, 2025 7:06 pm
Forum: Show & Tell
Topic: 440’s at work
Replies: 4
Views: 38405

Re: 440’s at work

Looks like fun :D
by Canuck 420c
Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:23 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: JD 430C - Spark Plug
Replies: 5
Views: 26935

Re: JD 430C - Spark Plug

Champion RC12YC will work
by Canuck 420c
Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:27 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Barn find 420C getting it going
Replies: 20
Views: 15351

Re: Barn find 420C getting it going

Bump

Any update?
by Canuck 420c
Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:12 pm
Forum: Show & Tell
Topic: 430C restore - Where to start
Replies: 20
Views: 154468

Re: 430C restore - Where to start

Looking at the serial number list your crawler was made in 1959
by Canuck 420c
Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:38 pm
Forum: Show & Tell
Topic: 430C restore - Where to start
Replies: 20
Views: 154468

Re: 430C restore - Where to start

Looks like a pretty straight looking machine.How is the running gear/engine and undercarriage?


Welcome to the forum
by Canuck 420c
Fri Apr 25, 2025 7:37 pm
Forum: Late model JD crawler technical support
Topic: New Guy bought my first crawler
Replies: 12
Views: 11286

Re: New Guy bought my first crawler

Welcome to the forum
by Canuck 420c
Fri Apr 18, 2025 7:38 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Knowledge Needed
Replies: 11
Views: 4574

Re: Knowledge Needed

Welcome to the forum
by Canuck 420c
Mon Apr 14, 2025 6:16 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: 1953 JD Model 40-C Maintenance Questions
Replies: 12
Views: 16104

Re: 1953 JD Model 40-C Maintenance Questions

Welcome to the forum

any pictures of your machine?
by Canuck 420c
Sun Apr 06, 2025 5:41 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Early John Deere Engines and Running Gear
Replies: 4
Views: 69861

Re: Early John Deere Engines and Running Gear

Thanks for the help gentleman

This is the ad from 1956 that has me asking this question

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by Canuck 420c
Tue Apr 01, 2025 5:26 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Early John Deere Engines and Running Gear
Replies: 4
Views: 69861

Early John Deere Engines and Running Gear

Hi folks, I have a question in regards to the engines and running gear on early John Deere crawlers and wheeled tractors M,40,420 ect.... what was the mechanical differences between each series up to the 440? as i have seen later JD ads stating the "New John Deere Engine" in the ads.I aways thought ...
by Canuck 420c
Tue Mar 25, 2025 1:43 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Barn find 420C getting it going
Replies: 20
Views: 15351

Re: Barn find 420C getting it going

How is the undercarriage?
by Canuck 420c
Mon Mar 24, 2025 2:27 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Barn find 420C getting it going
Replies: 20
Views: 15351

Re: Barn find 420C getting it going

Nice looking crawler.Looks like you need a few parts for that crawler battery covers (sides) and new seat cushions Lavoy should have those and any other parts you might need

http://www.jdcrawlers.com/parts_main.php
by Canuck 420c
Fri Mar 21, 2025 5:59 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Barn find 420C getting it going
Replies: 20
Views: 15351

Re: Barn find 420C getting it going

Would it be possible for you to post pictures of your crawler aswell as the blades you have for it?
by Canuck 420c
Wed Mar 19, 2025 5:53 pm
Forum: Early model JD crawler technical support
Topic: Barn find 420C getting it going
Replies: 20
Views: 15351

Re: Barn find 420C getting it going

Welcome to the forum.You have a early or phase one 420c looking at the serial numbers it is a bit later into the 56 production run


Phase one serial numbers 80001-94818