The Ford 8N is a 2WD utility tractor from the N series. This tractor was manufactured by the Ford in Highland Park, Michigan, USA from 1947 to 1952. The Ford 8N is equipped with 2.0 L, four-cylinders gasoline engine and one of two transmissions: constant mesh transmission with 4 forward and 1 reverse gear or Sherman combination transmission with 12 forward and 3 reverse gears.
The Ford 8N utility tractor used 2.0 L, 1,981 cm2, (120 cu·in) four-cylinders gasoline engine with 81.0 mm (3.19 in) of cylinder bore and 95.0 mm (3.74 in) of piston stroke. This engine produced 27.7 PS (20.4 kW; 27.4 HP) at rpm of PTO horsepower. The engine used L-head design with 2 valves per cylinder (8 in total); cast alloy statically and dynamically balanced crankshaft; aluminum alloy pistons and full-floating piston pins.
The Ford 8N is equipped with mechanical (ball-net gear) steering, manual drum brakes, open operator station and 37.9 liters (10 US gal.; 8.3 Imp. gal) fuel tank and one gallon in reserve tank.
Ford 8N Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 8N |
| Length | 2,920 mm (115 in) |
| Width | 1,640 mm (64.6 in) |
| Height | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
| Wheel base | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Weight | 1,833 kg (4041.1 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 37.9 liters (10 US gal.; 8.3 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 6V 80A |
| Cabin type | Open operator station |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 2.0 L, 1,981 cm2, (120 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 81.0 mm X 95.0 mm (3.19 in X 3.74 in) |
| Compression ratio | 6.0:1, 6.5:1, 6.7:1 |
| Horsepower | 27.7 PS (20.4 kW; 27.4 HP) |
| Torque | 124.8 N·m (12.7 kg·m, 92 ft·lb) at 1,500 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 5.7 L (6.02 US. qt, 5.02 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 11.4 L (12.05 US. qt, 10.03 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Mechanical (ball-net gear) |
| Brakes | Manual drum |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Constant mesh |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 21.9 kmh (13.6 mph) Reverse: 9.8 (6.1 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 18.9 L (19.97 US. qt, 16.63 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Sherman combination transmission |
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 37.2 kmh (23.1 mph) Reverse: 16.5 (10.3 mph) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 4.00-19; 6.00-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 10-28; 11.2-28 |
| Three-Point Hitch | |
| Caterogy | I |
| Control type | – |
| Lift capacity | 362 kg (798 lbs) |
| PTO (Power take-off shaft) | |
| Rear PTO type | Transmission |
| Rear PTO spped | 545 rpm |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Hydraulic capacity | 18.9 L (19.97 US. qt, 16.63 Imp. qt.) |
| Pressure | 1700 psi (117.2 bar) |
| Pump flow | 2.85 gpm (10.8 lpm) |
Also getting ready to paint a 8N Ford Tractor…which company is a good source for authentic FORD spray paint in spray cans ?
Menards carries both Ford red and Ford grey. The red comes in a spray shaker can and the grey comes in pints. They are the authentic colors. It’s expensive but it’s good hard enamel paint. I spent about $200 to cover my tractor but it has front end loader. it probably would have been a little over $100 to cover the whole tractor
Where do I find the port to add brake fluid to my 49 Ford 8N Tractor??