About the Ford 8N
Engine Horsepower: 30 hp
Manufactured: 1947 to 1952
Ford 8N Summary
The Ford 8N was produced from 1947 to 1952 and is part of the N Series of utility tractors. It was built in Highland Park, Michigan, with a total production of 524,000 units. The tractor featured a Ford 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline or distillate engine and came with either a 4-speed or 12-speed transmission. The claimed drawbar horsepower is 23.16 hp, while the claimed PTO horsepower is 27.32 hp. Tested figures show 21.95 hp for drawbar, 23.24 hp for PTO, and 25.77 hp for belt. A notable variant of the Ford 8N is the 8NAN, which has a distillate engine.
Ford 8N Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
What are the production details of the Ford 8N tractor?
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Type: Utility tractor
- Built in: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
- Total built: 524,000
- Original price in 1952: $1,404
Variants
Which variants of the Ford 8N were available?
- 8NAN: distillate engine
Engines
What engines were available in the Ford 8N?
- Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
- Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate
Transmissions
What transmissions were offered for the Ford 8N?
- 4-speed
- 12-speed
Horsepower
What is the horsepower of the Ford 8N?
- Drawbar (claimed): 23.16 hp (17.3 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 27.32 hp (20.4 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 21.95 hp (16.4 kW)
- PTO (tested): 23.24 hp (17.3 kW)
- Belt (tested): 25.77 hp (19.2 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the Ford 8N?
- Drive: Two-wheel drive
- Steering: Mechanical
- Brakes: Manual drum brakes
- Operator station: Open
Capacity
What is the capacity of the Ford 8N's fuel and hydraulic systems?
- Fuel: 10 gal (37.9 L)
- Hydraulic system: 5 gal (18.9 L)
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the Ford 8N?
- Capacity: 5 gal (18.9 L)
- Pressure: 1700 psi (117.2 bar)
- Pump flow: 2.85 gpm (10.8 lpm)
Tractor hitch
What type of hitch does the Ford 8N have and what is its lift capacity?
- Rear Type: I
- Rear lift: 800 lbs (362 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications of the Ford 8N?
- Rear PTO: transmission
- Rear RPM: 545 (1.125)
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire sizes of the Ford 8N?
- Wheelbase: 70 inches (177 cm)
- Weight: 2410 to 2717 pounds
- Front tire: 4.00-19
- Rear tire: 10-28
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the Ford 8N?
- Ground: positive
- Charging system: generator
- Charging amps: 20
- Battery volts: 6
- Battery AH: 80
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