Ford 8N Utility tractor Technical Specifications
Ford 8N is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1947 – 1952.
Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 8N covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.
Ford 8N Production
| Manufacturer: | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA | |
| Total built | 524,000 |
| Original price was $1,404 in 1952 | |
| Engine: | 21.95 hp 16.4 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 23.24 hp 17.3 kW |
| Belt (tested) | 25.77 hp 19.2 kW |
Ford 8N Electrical
| Ground | positive |
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Battery AH | 80 |
Ford 8N Mechanical
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | mechanical |
| Manual drum brakes | |
| Open operator station. | |
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 |
Tracktor Hitch
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift | 800 lbs 362 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear RPM | 545 (1.125) |
Ford 8N Engine detail
| Engine Detail | |
| Ford | |
| gasoline | |
| 4-cylinder 8-valve | |
| liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 119.7 ci 2.0 L |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.188×3.75 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 (front-mount) 0.381 mm |
| 0.025 inches (side-mount) 0.635 mm | |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.011 inches*Cold 0.279 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.015 inches*Cold 0.381 mm |
| Engine Oil | |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts 5.7 L |
Ford 8N Transmission overview
| Transmission | constant mesh | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil capacity | 20 qts 18.9 L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Oil type |
Ford 8N Dimensions
Ford 8N Tests | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 385 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 385 | |
| Gasoline 4-speed 2WD September 8 – 19, 1947 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 385 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 21.06 hp 15.7 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 18.35 hp 13.7 kW |
| Fuel use | 2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 20.8 hp 15.5 kW |
| Max pull | 2,810 lbs 1274 kg |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 393 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 393 | |
| Gasoline 4-speed 2WD May 11 – 18, 1948 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 393 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 25.77 hp 19.2 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 21.72 hp 16.2 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 2,751 lbs 1247 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 443 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 443 | |
| Gasoline 4-speed 2WD June 16 – 27, 1950 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 443 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 25.49 hp 19.0 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour |
| PTO performance | |
| Power at rated engine speed | 23.24 hp 17.3 kW |
| Fuel use | 2.1 gal/hour 7.9 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 21.95 hp 16.4 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 2,810 lbs 1274 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
| Nebraska Tractor Test 444 | |||
| Nebraska Tractor Test 444 | |
| Distillate (8NAN) 4-speed 2WD June 22 – 29, 1950 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 444 file | |
| Belt power (max) | 21.87 hp 16.3 kW |
| Belt fuel use (max) | 2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour |
| Drawbar performance | |
| Max power | 18.79 hp 14.0 kW |
| Gear 2 used for power test. | |
| Max pull | 2,355 lbs 1068 kg |
| Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
FAQ
Is Ford 8N a good tractor?
The Ford 8N is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.
How much oil does a Ford 8N take?
Check out the Ford 8N oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.
Do tractors have VIN numbers?
Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.
What was the last year Ford made the ?
The Ford 8N was an agricultural tractor model made from 1947 – 1952
How much horsepower is a Ford 8N?
The engine tested at 21.95 hp
16.4 kW drawbar and 23.24 hp
17.3 kW kW PTO horsepower.
How much does a Ford 8N tractor weight?
Depending on the engine type, the Ford 8N weight ranges from 2410 to 2717 pounds .
How much can a Ford 8N Pull?
The max pulling capacity of the Ford 8N tractors starts at 2,810 lbs
1274 kg but may be slightly higher depending on the trim.
How much can a John Ford 8N Lift?
Ford 8N tractor hitch is capable of lifting 800 lbs
362 kg.