Ford 8N Tractor (1952)

Manufacturer:Ford

Price:1,404(USD)

Series:N Series

Model:8N

Equipment Type: Utility Tractors

Factory:Highland Park, Michigan, USA

Full Specifications

VARIANTS

8NAN
distillate engine

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 385

Description
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD/September 8 - 19, 1947/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 385 file/PTO performance/Drawbar performance
Belt power (max)
21.06 hp/15.7 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.7 gal/hour/10.2 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
18.35 hp/13.7 kW
Fuel use
2.5 gal/hour/9.5 l/hour
Max power
20.8 hp/15.5 kW
Max pull
2,810 lbs/1274 kg

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 393

Description
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD/May 11 - 18, 1948/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 393 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 2 used for power test./Gear 1 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
25.77 hp/19.2 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.4 gal/hour/9.1 l/hour
Max power
21.72 hp/16.2 kW
Max pull
2,751 lbs/1247 kg

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 443

Description
Gasoline 4-speed 2WD/June 16 - 27, 1950/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 443 file/PTO performance/Drawbar performance/Gear 2 used for power test./Gear 1 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
25.49 hp/19.0 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.3 gal/hour/8.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
23.24 hp/17.3 kW
Fuel use
2.1 gal/hour/7.9 l/hour
Max pull
2,810 lbs/1274 kg

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 44

Max power
21.95 hp/16.4 kW

NEBRASKA TRACTOR TEST 444

Description
Distillate (8NAN) 4-speed 2WD/June 22 - 29, 1950/Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 444 file/Drawbar performance/Gear 2 used for power test./Gear 1 used for pull test.
Belt power (max)
21.87 hp/16.3 kW
Belt fuel use (max)
2.4 gal/hour/9.1 l/hour
Max power
18.79 hp/14.0 kW
Max pull
2,355 lbs/1068 kg

FORD 8N POWER

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

ENGINES OVERVIEW

Description
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline/Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate

ENGINE DETAIL 1

Description
Ford/gasoline/4-cylinder 8-valve/liquid-cooled
Displacement
119.7 ci/2.0 L
Bore/Stroke
3.188x3.75 inches/81 x 95 mm
Compression
6:1/6.7:1*After s/n 85000
Rated RPM
2000
Torque
92 lb-ft/124.8 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 (front-mount)/0.025 inches/0.635 mm (side-mount)
Intake valve clearance
0.011 inches/0.279 mm *Cold
Exhaust valve clearance
0.015 inches/0.381 mm *Cold

ENGINE OIL 1

Description
Oil capacity
6 qts/5.7 L

ENGINE DETAIL 2

Description
Ford/distillate/4-cylinder/liquid-cooled/The distillate engine was used on the 8NAN variant.
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
Coolant capacity
12 qts/11.4 L

ENGINE OIL 2

Description
Oil capacity
6 qts/5.7 L

FORD 8N ENGINES

Description
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline/Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate

TRANSMISSIONS OVERVIEW

Description
4-speed/12-speed

TRANSMISSION 1

Transmission
constant mesh
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
20 qts/18.9 L
32oF [0oC]
: Ford M4864B
Description
Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears.

TRANSMISSION 2

Transmission
Sherman Combination Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
Description
The Sherman Step-Up and Step-Down Combination transmission provided two additional ranges, one higher and one lower, through the use of an auxiliary gearbox. The Step-Down was geared down by 1.513 to 1. The Step-Up was geared up by 1 to 1.495.

MECHANICAL

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Steering
mechanical
Brakes
manual drum
Cab
Open operator station.
Transmissions
4-speed/12-speed

CAPACITY

Fuel
10 gal/37.9 L
Hydraulic system
5 gal/18.9 L

HYDRAULICS

Capacity
5 gal/18.9 L
Pressure
1700 psi/117.2 bar
Pump flow
2.85 gpm/10.8 lpm

TRACTOR HITCH

Rear Type
I
Rear lift
800 lbs/362 kg

POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO)

Rear PTO
transmission
Rear RPM
545 (1.125)

FORD 8N TIRES

Ag front
4.00-19/6.00-16
Ag rear
10-28/11.2-28

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase
70 inches/177 cm
Length
115 inches/292 cm
Width
64.75 inches/164 cm
Height
54.5 inches/138 cm
Ground clearance
13 inches/33 cm
Clearance (front axle)
21 inches/53 cm
Front tread
48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches/121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm
Rear tread
48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches/121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm

FORD 8N WEIGHT

Shipping
2,410 lbs/1093 kg
Operating
2,717 lbs/1232 kg
Ballasted
4,043 lbs/1833 kg

DIMENSIONS & TIRES

Wheelbase
70 inches/177 cm
Weight
2410 to 2717 pounds
Front tire
4.00-19
Rear tire
10-28

8N SERIAL NUMBERS

Location
On the engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter. A star indicates steel sleeves, a diamond indicates cast-iron sleeves.
1947
1
1948
37908
1949
141370
1950
245637
1951
343198
1952
442035
Final
524076

ELECTRICAL

Ground
positive
Charging system
generator
Charging amps
20
Battery volts
6
Battery AH
80

About Ford Tractor

The 8N model tractor is member of Ford's 9R line of tractors. The 8N is a Utility Tractors type, that is used often in Agriculture Tractors. A 18.35 horsepower engine powers the 8N tractor. This arrangement more usability in the real world.

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