Deutz Allis 5020 I am looking at have questions

[Drifter]

I have bought three acres and I am looking at used tractors to bush hog, grade drive and finish cut with. I have found a Duetz Allis 5020 and it is around a 1983 year(?) model. The product ID # is 1083. Can any one tell me what the parts availability is on this tractor? And is this a good tractor for my three acres? It is 29 hp. It is selling with a woods finish mower for $4250 and seeems to be in good shape.

 

[js5020]

I have an Allis Chalmers 5020 fwd, I have owned it since new and it has served me well, parts are still available through Agco dealers. I use mine on 4 acres and it is adequate for my needs, only thing with this model it's not the best for putting a loader on it, it has an aluminum bellhousing and if your rough on it it will break. The horsepower is 26 engine and 21 on the pto according to the manual. I run mostly 5' equipment on the machine and it handles them well. Good machine in my opinion.

 

[Tractors4u]

Do you mean DA 5220 instead of 5020? My dad had a DA 5220 2WD with turf tires that we used to cut our grass with using a 5 ft finish mower. It was a great running tractor but it did not have power steering and it was a bear to steer. Those wide tires on the front didn't help. The price of $4250 is in line if it is in good condition. Parts can be pricey sometimes and Toyosha/Hinomoto the original manufacturer of that tractor is out of business and I have seen cases of AGCO dealers not being able to get specific parts easily.

 

[tractorkid007]

these were good tractors when they first come out and still are . parts check larger salvage tractor yards in the midwest (michigan indiana, ohio ) parts don't last long . good luck to ya /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif4250 is a little steep try to go alot less /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[mrpistol]

The 5020 Allis was manufactured by Hinomoto (as were many other brand names). I have the 29 HP Hinomoto (model E280) and as other posters have said, AGCO has a good parts stock. AGCO has dealers throughout the US and are listed on their site. The 29 HP and gearing give it plenty of power with good speed.

I have had mine since 1980, I have various implements with it and it seems like a strong little tractor. It can handle a fairly steep sidehill with all the wheels extended front and back. It is an excellent mowing, rake, and light discing tractor. I have the turf tire option which has smaller diameter wheels which are a bit of a problem with rough terrain, I am looking for larger wheels or tires. The 10 inch front rims are limited in tire size availability. I use mine to manure out barns with a frontend loader. It is helpful to counterbalance with a back box. With the front wheels the same width as the rear wheels it keeps from having to cut two sets of tracks and getting stuck when backing.

It is economical to operate and has an excellent hydraulic pump provided the fluid and screen filter are kept clean.

Now for the problems, it has no power steering which really builds armstrength when used with a front end loader. LOL

Do NOT put your thumbs inside the steering wheel on rough terrain, laying the thumb back is pretty painful.
Other than my son dropping an 80 ft cypress tree on it the tractor has held up well. More LOL This required a new left fender, seat and hood. I'm still trying to find a good used hood for it and a level indicator decal for the implements.

I recommend you give it a paint job because the factory paint typically is thin and wears off leaving rust.