Ford 9N

The Ford 9N is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 119.7 ci 2.0 L engine. The rated power output is 23.56 hp 17.6 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 2140 to 2900 pounds.

Overview

	1939 - 1942 N SeriesUtility tractor
1939 - 1942
N Series
Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Utility tractor
Built in Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Total built	99,002
Original price was $585 in 1939

Ford 9N Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Ford 9N Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Differential mechanical shoe brakes
Open operator station

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift	800 lbs 362 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	transmission
Rear PTO Type	545 (1.125)

Dimensions & Tires
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
N Tractor Club:

Electrical
Ground	positive
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	16
Charging volts	6
Battery volts	6
Battery AH	85

References
Owner's Manual Ford Tractor with Ferguson System

Engine

Engine options
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

Dimensions

Ford 9N Tires
Ag front	4.00-19
Ag rear	8.00-32

Dimensions
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
Shipping	2140 lbs 970 kg
Operating	2900 lbs 1315 kg
Ballasted	3375 lbs 1530 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 339
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.