Ford 8N Specifications - Ford 8N Specs

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1947 - 1952 N Series, Utility tractor
Previous model: Ford 2N
Next model: Ford NAA
Production
Manufacturer: Ford
Factory: Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Total built: 524,000
Original price (USD), $1,404 (1952 ),
Variants
8NAN: distillate engine
Capacity
Fuel: 10 gal [37.9 L]
Hydraulic system: 5 gal [18.9 L]
3-Point Hitch
Rear Type: I
Rear lift: 800 lbs [362 kg]
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO: transmission
Rear RPM: 545 (1.125)
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.
Links
8N Tractors: Parts, manuals, and information for the 8N, N Tractor Club:, 8N Manual: online at NewOldManuals.com
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]
Mechanical
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Steering: mechanical
Brakes: manual drum
Cab: Open operator station.
Hydraulics
Capacity: 5 gal [18.9 L]
Pressure: 1700 psi [117.2 bar]
Pump flow: 2.85 gpm [10.8 lpm]
Electrical
Ground: positive
Charging system: generator
Charging amps: 20
Battery
Number: 1
Volts: 6
Amp-hours: 80
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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
Oil capacity: 6 qts [5.7 L]
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 Detail
Ford, gasoline, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled, 119.7 ci [2.0 L]
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32oF [0oC]↑: : Ford M4864A
32oF [0oC]↓: : Ford M4864B
Transmission
Transmission: constant mesh
Gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity: 20 qts [18.9 L]
Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears.
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Previous model: Ford 2N
Next model: Ford NAA
Dimensions
Weight (shipping): 2,410 lbs [1093 kg]
Weight (operating): 2,717 lbs [1232 kg]
Weight (ballasted): 4,043 lbs [1833 kg]
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]
2WD turn radius: 8 feet [2.4 m]
Ford 8N Tires
Ag front: 4.00-19, 6.00-16
Ag rear: 10-28, 11.2-28