Total built: 524,000, Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Price: Original price was $1,404 in 1952
Ford 8N Specs
Ford 8N Serial Numbers
1947
1
1948
37908
1949
141370
1950
245637
1951
343198
1952
442035
Final
524076
Ford gasoline 4-cylinder 8-valve liquid-cooled Engine Detail
Displacement
119.7 ci 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke
3.188×3.75 inches 81 x 95 mm
Compression
6:1
6.7:1 *
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* 0.279 mm
Exhaust valve clearance
0.015 inches* 0.381 mmDisplacement 119.7 ci 2.0 L Bore/Stroke 3.188×3.75 inches 81 x 95 mm Compression 6:1
6.7:1 * 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* 0.279 mm Exhaust valve clearance 0.015 inches* 0.381 mm
Ford distillate 4-cylinder liquid-cooled Engine Detail
The distillate engine was used on the 8NAN variant.
Displacement
119.7 ci 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke
3.188×3.75 inches 81 x 95 mm
Compression
4.75:1
Rated RPM
2000
Firing order
1-2-4-3
Starter volts
6
Coolant capacity
12 qts 11.4 L
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
constant mesh Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity
20 qts 18.9 L
Oil type
32oF [0oC]↑: Ford M4864A32oF [0oC]↓: Ford M4864B
Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears.
Sherman Combination Transmission
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
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-Up was geared up by 1 to 1.495. The Step-Down was geared down by 1.513 to 1.
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
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I
Rear lift
800 lbs 362 kg
Electrical
Ground
positive
Charging system
generator
Charging amps
20
Battery volts
6
Battery AH
80
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
transmission
Rear PTO Type
545 (1.125)
Hydraulics
Capacity
5 gal 18.9 L
Pressure
1700 psi 117.2 bar
Pump flow
2.85 gpm 10.8 lpm
Ford 8N Tires
Ag front
4.00-19
6.00-16
Ag rear
10-28
11.2-28
Ford 8N Tires
Ag front
4.00-19
6.00-16
Ag rear
10-28
11.2-28
Ford 8N Weight
Shipping
2,410 lbs 1093 kg
Operating
2,717 lbs 1232 kg
Ballasted
4,043 lbs 1833 kg
FAQs
What was the original price of the Ford 8N when it was released?
The original price of the Ford 8N was $1,404 in 1952
Where can I find the serial number on my Ford 8N?
The Ford 8N serial number can be located on the engine block, specifically on the left-hand side just behind the oil filter.
How does the position control lever work on the Ford 8N?
The position control lever allows operators to set the hydraulic lift in either “draft control” or “constant position” mode, which adjusts how implements respond to ground conditions.
What hydraulic system does the Ford 8N use?
The Ford 8N tractor features a hydraulic system with a capacity of 5 gallons (18.9 litres) and operates at a pressure of around 1,700 psi.
What is the fuel capacity of the Ford 8N?
The fuel tank capacity for the Ford 8N tractor is 10 gallons (37.9 liters).
How much does the Ford 8N weigh?
The operating weight of the Ford 8N tractor is around 2,717 lbs (1,232 kg), while its shipping weight is around 2,410 lbs (1,093 kg).
What is the horsepower of the Ford 8N Tractor?
The Ford 8N Tractor has a claimed PTO (Power Take-off) horsepower of around 27.32 hp and a drawbar horsepower of about 23.16 hp.
