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    Ford 8N

    Ford 8N tractor photo  I&T Manual: Ford 2N, 8N, 9N
    I&T Shop Manual
    Production years:1947 - 1952
    Previous model:Ford 2N
    Tractor type:Farm/Agricultural tractor




     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:Ford
    Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA
    Total built:524,000
    Original price:$1,404 (1952)
     

    Variants:

    8NAN:distillate engine
     

    Ford 8N Engine:

       Ford 4-cyl gasoline
       Ford 4-cyl distillate
    full engine details ...
     

    Capacity:

    Fuel:10 gal [37.9 L]
    Hydraulic system:5 gal [18.9 L]
     

    3-Point Hitch:

    Rear Type:I
     

    Power Take-off (PTO):

    Rear PTO:transmission
    Rear RPMs:545
     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    Wheelbase:70 inches [177 cm]
    Weight:2410 to 4043 pounds
    Front tire:4.00-19
    Rear tire:10-28
    full dimensions and tires ...
     

    8N Serial Numbers:

    Location:On the engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter.
    photo of 8N serial number

    1947: 1
    1948: 37908
    1949: 141370
    1950: 245637
    1951: 343198
    1952: 442035
    1953: 540030

    how to read serial numbers...

     

    Links:

    Smiths' 8N page: Information and photos of the Ford 8N
    8N Tractors: Parts, manuals, and information for the 8N
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    Ford 8N Power:

    Drawbar (claimed):23.16 hp [17.3 kW]
    PTO (claimed):27.32 hp [20.4 kW]
    Drawbar (tested):20.8 hp [15.5 kW]
    PTO (tested):23.24 hp [17.3 kW]
    Belt (tested):25.77 hp [19.2 kW]
    power test details ...
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
    Steering:mechanical
    Brakes:manual drum
    Cab:Open operator station.
     

    Hydraulics:

    Type:-unknown-
    Capacity:5 gal [18.9 L]
    Pressure:1700 psi [117.2 bar]
    Valve flow:2.85 gpm [10.8 lpm]
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:positive
    Charging system:generator
    Alternator amps:20
     

    Battery:

    Number:1
    Cold-cranking amps:-unknown-
    Volts:6
    Amp-hours:80
     

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