ford 8n
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N SeriesUtility tractor | 1947 - 1952 | N Series | Utility tractor |
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1947 - 1952 | ||||
N Series | ||||
Utility tractor |
1947 - 1952 | |
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N Series | |
Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
Total built | 524,000 |
Original price was $1,404 in 1952 |
Variants | |
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8NAN | distillate engine |
Ford 8N Engines | |
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Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate | |
Engine details ... ![]() |
Ford 8N Transmissions | |
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4-speed | |
12-speed | |
Transmission details ... ![]() |
Ford 8N Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 23.16 hp
17.3 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 27.32 hp
20.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 21.95 hp
16.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 23.24 hp
17.3 kW |
Belt (tested) | 25.77 hp
19.2 kW |
Performance test details ... ![]() |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | mechanical |
Manual drum brakes | |
Open operator station. |
Photos | |
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Ford 8N photos... ![]() |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 10 gal
37.9 L |
Hydraulic system | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Capacity | 5 gal
18.9 L |
Pressure | 1700 psi
117.2 bar |
Pump flow | 2.85 gpm
10.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 800 lbs
362 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
Rear PTO Type | 545 (1.125) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 70 inches
177 cm |
Weight | 2410 to 2717 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-19 |
Rear tire | 10-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... ![]() |
8N Serial Number Location | |
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On the engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter. A star indicates steel sleeves, a diamond indicates cast-iron sleeves. |
8N Serial Numbers | |
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1947 | 1 |
1948 | 37908 |
1949 | 141370 |
1950 | 245637 |
1951 | 343198 |
1952 | 442035 |
Final | 524076 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Links | |
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8N Tractors: Parts, manuals, and information for the 8N | |
N Tractor Club: | |
8N Manual: online at NewOldManuals.com |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 20 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 80 |
References | |
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The Great New Ford Tractor published in 1947 | |
Ford Tractor published in 1950 | |
Operator's Manual Model 8N (3729-52-C) published in 1952 |
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