1939 only 9N
- Cast aluminum grill with horizontal slots.
- No freeze out plugs on block.
- 2-ribs on fender.
- Approximately first 700 tractors equipped with cast aluminum hoods.
- Ignition key switch on right side of dash.
- 2-brush generator.
1940 9N
- Single rib fenders.
- Freeze out plugs are now inside of block.
- Single rib fenders.
- Ignition key switch is now on left side of dash.
- 3-brush generator.
- Hinged battery lid introduced to replace the clip held lid (mid year).
1941 9N
- 3 spoke steering wheel (covered spokes) first used.
- Steel grill with vertical spokes.
- Riveted rear axle hubs replace the 'smooth' rear axle.
- Ignition key switch is moved to steering column.
1942 9N
The 9N parts were being used up to build the 2N.
1942 2N
- 3-spoke steering wheel (w/ exposed metal spokes) first used.
- Grill now has slotted center bar.
- Hood side panels have exposed bolt to retain to front axle support (mid year).
- Front emblem has '2N' on lower edge of emblem.
- Fender mount holes in rear axle housing are no longer solid, the are opened up between upper and lower vertical hole.
1943 2N
- Pressurized radiator is introduced (mid year).
- 32" tires are no longer offered.
1944 2N
- Trans input shaft gear is changed to helical cut (mid year).
- Oval style radius rods replace the solid 'I' beam style rods (mid year).
- Sealed beam headlights first offered.
1945 2N
- Heavier rear axle housings introduced (mid year).
1946 2N
- Rear axle housings are improved by making them thicker again.
1947 2N
- Casting number and date added to engine block (where starter bolts) to rear axle housing.
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Wcgraybill says
N eed shop Manuel for 1946 or 1947ford 2n tractor.
Suzette says
1939-1947 Ford Shop Service Manual For Owners And Mechanics at http://www.steinertractor.com/BOK063
I&T Shop Service Manual http://www.steinertractor.com/F04
Kenny Wegner says
Thanks for the info on the ford (n) tractors I live in Galveston Texas where every thing rust fairly quick, I bought a 1948 8-N tractor for $350.00 cleaned it up twice painted twice bought a rear tire and still using today after 35 Years. Thanks Kenny
Sam n. says
I have a 1949 8N.
It has the pre air jar filter on it.
Was this the 1st yr. they put the pre filter on?
Lisa Warren says
I believe this was an option that Ford made available shortly after the 8N came out. It wasn’t stock, but an available option on that model.
Jim Reilly says
Great info! I’m 61 and worked on a dairy farm for my dad until I was 29, and then moved to Nevada. We used to help some neighbors harvest there crops every year when I first got to drive an 8N. I always thought it was a cool little tractor that was fun to drive. Getting close to retirement, I saw one in the adds for sale. $2500. with a back scraper and loader. Hoping to have a blast reminiscing. Thanks for the history class. Now I know what I have!! The seller told me it was a 9N, now I know it’s a 1949 8N.
DL says
I just bought my tractor, located the serial number, but it doesn’t match anything I find on the guide. (star) 9N708584. It has 32″ front wheels. Flat nose/grille w/ vertical slants, no center bar, 3-sp.
Runningbuck says
I am trying to figure out what year tractor I have a has a butterfly lock on the battery access door key switch on the right side of the – starter button on the left side of the – it has vertical grill in it it has the ibeams on it and the serial number starts out 9n136 XXX any help
Mark Heddema says
We purchased what we were told is a 1948 8n tractor. More than one collector has told us it’s not the 8n model. But the motor casting says 8n. There is no running boards just foot pegs. One more discrepancy is the axel/rear end casting has 2n 4015A26
5-15-47. What do we have here ?