Ford 8N

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 8N is a classic utility tractor that was made from 1947 to 1952. It has a 2WD drive system and a 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The engine is liquid-cooled and produces 27.4 hp at 2000 rpm, which is below average power for tractors. It has a 5-speed transmission with 4 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.

This tractor is compact, measuring 115 inches long, 64.75 inches wide, and 54.5 inches tall. It weighs 2717 pounds, which is on the lighter side for tractors. The 8N has a three-point hitch at the rear, capable of lifting 800 pounds. It also has a PTO that spins at 540 rpm and can deliver 23.9 hp. The hydraulic system can pump 4.9 gallons per minute. The tractor has an open operator station and uses mechanical steering without power assist. It starts with an electric starter and has manual drum brakes.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 27 hp (20.4 kW)

Transmission: Constant mesh

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 2717 lb (1232 kg)

Fuel Type: Gasoline

Ford 8N vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 8N is Below Average. It is greater than 21% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 8N is Below Average. It is greater than 22% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 8N is Average. It is greater than 32% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 8N is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
L-head
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Displacement
120 ci (2.0 L)
Bore
3.19 in (81.0 mm)
Stroke
3.74 in (95.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
27 hp (20.4 kW)
Tested Power Output
27 hp (20.4 kW)

Transmission

Type
Constant mesh
Forward Gears
4
Reverse Gears
1
Total Gears
5

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Mechanical
Power Steering
No
Differential Lock Type
Mechanical
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Brake Type
Manual Drum