What Ford tractor model do I have?
‘9N’ years1939 thru 1941 = 3 speed forward transmission, solid radius rods, serial # is stamped on left side of engine block below cylinder head, 5 lug front wheels, 6 lug bolt rear axle, flathead engine, keyed steering wheel.
‘2N’ year 1942 thru 1947 = 3 speed forward transmission, 5 lug front wheels, tubular radius rods, 6 lug bolt rear axle, serial # is stamped on left side of engine block below cylinder head, flathead engine, keyed steering wheel.
‘8N’ years 1948 thru 1952 = 4 speed forward transmission, 8 lug bolt rear axle, flathead engine, used front mounted distributor until SN 263843, used non adjustable steering gears until SN 216989, 6 lug front wheels, script hood, generator on right side until SN 263843, script fenders starting June 1950 – up, adjustable steering box SN 216990 – up, generator mounted on left side after SN 216990, sidemounted distributor on right side of engine after SN 216990, tachometer (proofmeter) after SN 245637, splined steering wheel.
Golden Jubilee was made in 1953 & the NAA was made in 1954 both used overhead valve engine, had live hydraulics, rear axle hub held on to axle by a threaded nut. Hydraulic lines from live pump to rearend are exposed , 4 speed transmission, script hood & fenders, casting numbers on transmission & rear end start with ‘NAA’.
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My tractor is a 1948 Ford 8N
I have a 1943, 9 N I talked to my dealer and his say I would not be able to find parts for the hydraulic system. The tractor lift but only with total of maybe 2 inches of movement on the lift control. I would like to know what I can do about it. Is the control pump bad or is something bent. I used it for brushhogging and with the controls the way they are it is hard to maintain cutting high. Any idea?
I would be glad to talk about some things to check, call me at 1-800-234-3280 ext 117
Or the hyd dvd we sell would be a good place to start
Dan G.
I would like to know what year my tractor is the serial number is 49385
Hi Mike,
I apologize I just now saw this comment! What model is your tractor? I can definitely help you determine the year with that information. Again I apologize for the delay.
1948 8n ford
Have a 1953 Golden Jubilee Serial Number NAA37524. It has a 134 CU gasoline engine, four speed transmission, hydraulic lift and a live PTO. Can any one make sense of this serial number?
Sam,
The serial number confirms that your tractor is a 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee. Serial numbers 4930 through 77478 were all made in 1953.
My 1954 NAA has blue paint that appears to be original paint. could that be so?
Hi Jim,
I did a little bit of research on the Ford paint schemes. Here’s what I found out…. Ford did not use blue paint until 1962 on the 2000 series tractor.