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A tractor is a vehicle used to pull equipment parts such as plows, mowers, and cultivators; to push snowplows and earth-moving implements; and to power stationary devices such as saws and winches. The earliest tractors were steam-driven, but now they are mostly powered by gasoline or diesel engines. There are two types of tractors; wheeled tractors, and crawlers, or caterpillars, which travel on treads. The Ford 8N tractor was set apart from its competitors of the day, because of the simple hydraulic system that made all sorts of attachments more practical. It accommodated parts such as mowers, blades, posthole diggers, scoops, cement mixers, rakes, chippers, and more.

The first Ford tractors made of the N-series was the 9N. This little tractor increased one’s productivity on the farm. It was the result of the first major redesign since 1939. It featured the first three-point hitch parts system on tractors, which is still being used today. The three-point hitch system was called the Ferguson System, although Ferguson would eventually break away to become a competitor, known as Massey Ferguson. After Ferguson went his own way, it was all Ford designed. The 9N was first demonstrated in Dearborn, Michigan on June 29, 1939. It was designed to be used on smaller-scale farms, while still providing an all-purpose tractor. The 9N went through changes almost every year in parts and production.

Technology advances resulted in a huge increase in the number of tractors in the United States, jumping from 600 in 1907 to 3.4 million in 1950. The power takeoff, the parts that transmitted power from the tractor engine to an implement by means of a shaft, was originally introduced in 1918. The small general-purpose tractor followed in 1924. Pneumatic rubber tires were introduced, which increased speed, and provided lower fuel consumption, longer parts wear, and easier operation. Diesel power and four-wheel drive also improved pulling power in the 1950s.

The Ford 9N was revised several times, until being re-launched in late 1941. So many changes were in place, and there were so many ideas for more changes, they began to call this tractor the 2N. There were several improvements, including a pressurized radiator and a larger cooling fan. World War II initiated conservation methods in the U.S., so some 2Ns can be seen with all steel wheels, as well as the lack of sleeved parts for the engines. Steel wheel tractors came with a magneto ignition system rather than a battery, as batteries were being set aside for the war effort. When the war ended, the magneto system and steel wheels were replaced with batteries and rubber. All of the 9N and 2N models featured a front end distributor, making them very difficult parts to service. They also eventually added sealed-beam headlights.

Ford officially began producing the 8N tractor in 1947. The appearance, and the inclusion of a 4 speed transmission, whereas a 3 speed had previously been used in the 2N and 9N, was the most obvious difference between the 8N and its predecessors. The 8N has running boards, and the body is painted red with grey sheet metal, while the 9N and 2N were all dark grey, earning the nickname “red belly.” The previous models were fitted with uncomfortable foot pegs rather than running boards.

Featuring a 4 cylinder, “L” head engine, 3.1 inch bore, and 3 ¾ inch stroke, this tractor can get the job done. It sports a 10 gallon fuel tank, and 5 gallon hydraulic system. This classic tractor has a pressure cooling system, with a capacity of 1700 psi. They range from 400 RPM at idle, to 2000 RPM with no load. The sleeves are made of cast alloy iron, with aluminum alloy piston parts. If you ever want to check the authenticity of one of these tractors, the serial numbers for this particular model are located on the left hand side of the engine block, just behind the oil filter. The serial numbers are usually not stamped very deeply, or very straight. Trying different light angles and sources may make them more easily visible.

To better cool the valve guides, the engine block casting was changed in 1948, and the old mushroom valves were replaced with more updated parts. This tractor was changed even more in 1949. They replaced many parts with new technology, improving on them even more. This pattern of revamping the tractor continued. During the year 1952, the last year of 8N production, Ford made another noticeable change. The tractor now flaunted improved brakes and eight lugs, rather than six, on the back wheels. The 8N was the first tractor with a clutch on the left side, and separate brakes on the opposite side.

The U.S. Air Force adapted a rare variation to the Ford 8N tractor, using a 6 cylinder flathead engine design. In 1950 the 8N design updated the distributor, now placing the parts on the side. These parts are now much more easily serviced. The 8N has a 70 inch wheelbase, with a total length of just over 9 ½ feet. This tractor has a tread width of 48 to 76 inches in both the front and back, and a ground clearance of 21 inches. They typically weighed in between 2410 to 4043 pounds.

One of the disadvantages of the 2N, 8N, and 9N was the lack of hydraulic live lift. The power take off, also known as PTO, must be running in order to raise an implement. This system could make it hard to raise a bogged down mower, as the PTO parts were required to spin, engaging the hydraulic pump. In 1953, Ford issued the Golden Jubilee, the first overhead valve engine, also known as the NAA Ford; this tractor was larger than the 8N and had the much needed live lift system.

If one were only concerned with age, then all of the Ford "N Series" tractors should be considered antiques. Yet while many are, most are still in use. Parts for these long lasting little Ford tractors are still readily available today. Throughout the production of the Ford N-series tractors, many improvements and adjustments were made, and whether you are working your tractor on the farm, or restoring it to it’s original state, Unique Outdoor Products and Stevens Tractor can give you excellent advice, as well as fast and friendly parts service. We try our best to have the lowest prices offered, and the best parts money can buy, so you get more for your money.