Ford 9N
The Ford 9N is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 119.7 ci 2.0 L engine. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2140 to 2900 pounds.
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
2140 to 2900 pounds
Overview
 | 1939 - 1942
N SeriesUtility tractor
N Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Dearborn, Michigan, USA | |
Total built | 99,002 |
Original price was $585 in 1939 | |
Ford 9N Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 9N Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 16.90 hp
12.6 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 23.87 hp
17.8 kW |
Plows | 2 (14-inch) |
Drawbar (tested) | 16.31 hp
12.2 kW |
Belt (tested) | 23.56 hp
17.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Differential mechanical shoe brakes | |
Open operator station |
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 | 2140 to 2900 pounds |
Front tire | 4.00-19 |
Rear tire | 8.00-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Links | |
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N Tractor Club: |
Electrical | |
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Ground | positive |
Charging system | generator |
Charging amps | 16 |
Charging volts | 6 |
Battery volts | 6 |
Battery AH | 85 |
References | |
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 | |
Owner's Manual Ford Tractor with Ferguson System |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate |
Engine Detail — 119.7 ci / 2.0 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 119.7 ci
2.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.188x3.75 inches
81 x 95 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 6.0 : 1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 84 lb-ft
113.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Coolant capacity | 12 qts
11.4 L |
Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches
0.635 mm |
Point gap | 0.015 inches
0.381 mm |
Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches*Cold
0.381 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.015 inches*Cold
0.381 mm |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Engine Detail — 119.7 ci / 2.0 L
Manufacturer | Ford |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
distillate | |
The distillate engine was used on the 9NAN variation, power is about 10% lower than on the 9N. | |
Displacement | 119.7 ci
2.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.188x3.75 inches
81 x 95 mm |
Compression | 4.75 : 1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter volts | 6 |
Oil capacity | 6 qts
5.7 L |
Oil change | 200 h |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear | ||||
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse | ||||
Oil capacity | 20 qts
18.9 L | ||||
Oil type | 32oF [0oC]↑ : SAE90 GL1 32oF [0oC]↓ : SAE80 GL1 | 32oF [0oC]↑ | : SAE90 GL1 | 32oF [0oC]↓ | : SAE80 GL1 |
32oF [0oC]↑ | : SAE90 GL1 | ||||
32oF [0oC]↓ | : SAE80 GL1 | ||||
32oF [0oC]↑ | : SAE90 GL1 | ||||
32oF [0oC]↓ | : SAE80 GL1 | ||||
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Dimensions
Ford 9N Tires | |
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Ag front | 4.00-19 |
Ag rear | 8.00-32 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 70 inches
177 cm |
Length | 115 inches
292 cm |
Width | 64 inches
162 cm |
Height | 52 inches
132 cm |
Ground clearance | 13 inches
33 cm |
Front tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
Ford 9N Weight | |
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Shipping | 2140 lbs
970 kg |
Operating | 2900 lbs
1315 kg |
Ballasted | 3375 lbs
1530 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 339 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
April 9 - 18, 1940
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 339 file | |
Belt power (max) | 23.56 hp
17.6 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 2.4 gal/hour
9.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 16.31 hp
12.2 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 2,236 lbs
1014 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Ford 9N
Ford 9N
Ford 9N operator station and controls.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 9N.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 9N Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 9N.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
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