Introduction
Production Information of Ford, 8N
The production information of the tractor (8N) includes details about its manufacturing.
| Original price was $1,404 in 1952 |
| Utility tractor |
| Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Total built | 524,000 |
Dimension and Tires Information of Ford, 8N
This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.
| Front tread | 48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches [121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm] |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 70 inches [177 cm] |
| Ground clearance | 13 inches [33 cm] |
| Height | 54.5 inches [138 cm] |
| Length | 115 inches [292 cm] |
| Rear tread | 48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches [121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm] |
| Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches [53 cm] |
| Width | 64.75 inches [164 cm] |
| Ag front | 4.00-19 |
|---|---|
| 11.2-28 | |
| 6.00-16 | |
| Ag rear | 10-28 |
Engine Specifications of Ford, 8N
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| Liquid-cooled |
| The distillate engine was used on the 8NAN variant. |
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| 4-cylinder |
| Point gap | 0.015 inches (front-mount) [0.381 mm] |
|---|---|
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches [0.635 mm] |
| Compression | 4.75:1 |
| 0.025 inches (side-mount) [0.635 mm] | |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.188x3.75 inches [81 x 95 mm] |
| Displacement | 119.7 ci [2.0 L] |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts [11.4 L] |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.011 inches*Cold [0.279 mm] |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.015 inches*Cold [0.381 mm] |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts [11.4 L] |
Transmission Information of Ford, 8NY
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
Transmission variants 1
| Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears. |
| Transmission | Constant mesh |
|---|---|
| 32oF [0oC]↑ | : Ford M4864A |
| Oil type | 32oF [0oC]↑ : Ford M4864A 32oF [0oC]↓ : Ford M4864B |
| Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
| 32oF [0oC]↓ | : Ford M4864B |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts [18.9 L] |
Transmission variants 2
| 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. |
| Transmission | Sherman Combination Transmission |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
| 4-speed |
| 12-speed |
Mechanical Specs of Ford, 8NY
This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.
| Two-wheel drive |
| Open operator station. |
| Manual drum brakes |
| Steering | Mechanical |
|---|
Power Information of Ford, 8NY
Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.
| Rear PTO | Transmission |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 545 (1.125) |
Hydraulics Specifications of Ford, 8N
Hydraulic system type, pressure, pump flow and valves.
| Capacity | 5 gal [18.9 L] |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1700 psi [117.2 bar] |
| Pump flow | 2.85 gpm [10.8 lpm] |
Three-Point Hitch of Ford, 8N
Hitch category and rear/front lift capacity.
| Rear Type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 800 lbs [362 kg] |
Electrical System of Ford, 8N
Battery voltage, charging system and ground.
| Ground | Positive |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 80 |
| Battery volts | 6 |
| Charging system | Generator |
| Charging amps | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Ford 8N have?
The Ford 8N delivers 30 hp[P] HP.
What years was the Ford 8N produced?
The Ford 8N was produced in 1947-1952.
What engine does the Ford 8N have?
The Ford 8N is powered by a 4-cylinder engine.
What transmission does the Ford 8N use?
The Ford 8N uses a Constant mesh transmission.
Is the Ford 8N 4WD?
The Ford 8N is available in 2WD.