When shopping for your John Deere you will want to look for a model that has all the features that you want, that is the right size for the jobs it will be used for and that still has a functional body. If you can find a machine that has both a good body and good mechanics for a good price then count your lucky stars.
If your John Deere will be used for winter or early spring work then you may want to look for tractors with cabs. Cabs not only allow you to control your work climate but it also helps to reduce noise. Some of the cabbed tractors offered by John Deere include the 3320, the 3520, the 3720, the 4320, the 4520 and the 4720.
The John Deere 3320 is a compact tractor that has a 3 cylinder YanMar diesel engine that produces 32.5 HP and a direct injection fuel delivery system. These John Deere tractors can be used for light to medium load maneuvering. Some of the features that this model offers include digital hour meter, digital speedometer, dual hydraulic pumps, LoadMatch, MotionMatch and PowrReverser transmission.
Another used John Deere tractors that you may be interested in looking for is the 4720 Compact Tractor. This model has a bit more power than the 3320. In fact it delivers 58 HP with its 4 cylinder John Deere Power Tech turbocharge diesel engine. Some of the features that this model offers include a 75 AMP alternator to power accessories, 4 wheel drive, Twin Touch eHydro transmission, dual hydraulic pumps, performance tracking system, digital speedometer, low fuel warning light and rear PTO.