Fordson Fordson N
The Fordson Fordson N is a tractor produced by Fordson. It is equipped with a 267 ci 4.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Kerosene (listed): 21 hp / 15.7 kW; Gasoline (listed): 26 hp / 19.4 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Operating weight: 3600 lbs 1632 kg.
Engine Power
Kerosene (listed): 21 hp / 15.7 kW; Gasoline (listed): 26 hp / 19.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
3600 lbs
1632 kg
Overview
![]() | 1929 - 1945
Standard-tread tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
Standard-tread tractor | |
Factories | Cork, Ireland |
Dagenham, England | |
Original price | GPB156 (1935 steel ) |
GBP245 (1935 rubber ) | |
Fordson Fordson N Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ... |
Fordson Fordson N Power | |
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Engine | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp
11.2 kW |
Plows | 2 *14-inch |
Drawbar (tested) | 18.30 hp
13.6 kW |
Belt (tested) | 29.09 hp
21.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Manual steering | |
Open operator station. |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 63 inches
160 cm |
Weight | 3600 lbs
1632 kg |
Rear tire | 42x12 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | Bosch magneto |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Ford 4.4L 4-cyl kerosene | |
Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
Engine Detail — 267 ci / 4.4 L Kerosene
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Kerosene |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 267 ci
4.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Power | 21 hp
15.7 kW |
Rated RPM | 1100 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Engine Detail — 267 ci / 4.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | Ford |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 267 ci
4.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches
105 x 127 mm |
Power | 26 hp
19.4 kW |
Fuel system | Zenith IN5F carburetor |
Rated RPM | 1100 |
Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
Starter type | hand-crank |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
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Dimensions
Fordson Fordson N Tires | |
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Ag rear | 42x12 steel |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 63 inches
160 cm |
Length | 102 inches
259 cm |
Width | 63 inches
160 cm |
Height | 55.1 inches
139 cm |
Weight | 3600 lbs
1632 kg |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 173: kerosene 3-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 174: gasoline 3-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 173 | |
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Kerosene 3-speed 2WD
March 11 - April 8, 1930
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 173 file | |
Belt power (max) | 23.24 hp
17.3 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.3 gal/hour
12.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 13.60 hp
10.1 kW |
Gear 1 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,289 lbs
1491 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 174 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed 2WD
March 20 - April 10, 1930
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 174 file | |
Belt power (max) | 29.09 hp
21.7 kW |
Belt fuel use (max) | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 18.30 hp
13.6 kW |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 3,202 lbs
1452 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Fordson Fordson N.
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
Fordson Fordson N Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Fordson Fordson N.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Kerosene (listed): 21 hp / 15.7 kW; Gasoline (listed): 26 hp / 19.4 kW
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