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

Fordson Fordson N tractor photo
1929 - 1945 Standard-tread tractor
Production
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
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...
Fordson Fordson N Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Manual steering
Open operator station.
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
63 inches 160 cm
Weight
3600 lbs 1632 kg
Rear tire
42x12
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
Bosch magneto

Engine

Engine options
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
Fordson N  gear speeds

Dimensions

Fordson Fordson N Tires
Ag rear
42x12 steel
Dimensions
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
NTTL 173: kerosene 3-speed 2WD
NTTL 174: gasoline 3-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 173
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
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

Left-side profile of a 1933 Fordson model N.

Left-side profile of a 1933 Fordson model N.

Fordson model N front view

Fordson model N front view

Fordson model N, right side.

Fordson model N, right side.

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

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