Ford 8N

1947 – 1952Farm tractor

The Ford 8N is a farm tractor produced from 1947 to 1952. The available specifications cover 2 engine configurations and 2 transmission options; equipment could vary by production year and market.

ManufacturerFord

CategoryFarm tractor

Engine options2

Transmissions2

Specification section

Typical uses

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Mixed-farm utility work
Suited to a broad mix of routine field, yard and general farm duties.
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PTO and three-point implements
Compatible with PTO-driven equipment and mounted implements through the rear three-point hitch.
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Classic tractor ownership

Series lineup

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Smaller model2N1942–1947

Current model8N1947–1952

Larger modelNAA1953–1954

General specifications

Production

Production years	1947–1952
Manufacturer	Ford
Total built	524,000
Utility tractor
Factory	Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Original price	$1,404 in 1952

≈ $17,700 in 2026 dollarsInflation-adjusted estimate based on U.S. CPI-U. Not a current market value.

Power ratings

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)

Engines

Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline

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Transmissions

constant mesh	4 forward and 1 reverse
Sherman Combination Transmission	12 forward and 3 reverse

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Mechanical

Two-wheel drive
Manual drum brakes
Open operator station.
Steering	mechanical

Capacities

Fuel	10 gal (37.9 L)
Hydraulic system	5 gal (18.9 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	5 gal (18.9 L)
Pump flow	2.85 gpm (10.8 L/min)
Pressure	1700 psi 117.2 bar

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PTO & Hitch

Rear hitch category	I
Rear PTO	transmission

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Dimensions

Wheelbase	70 in (177 cm)
Length	115 in (292 cm)
Width	64.75 in (164 cm)
Height	54.5 in (138 cm)
Ground clearance	13 in (33 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	21 in (53 cm)
Front tread	48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 in 121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm
Rear tread	48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 in 121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm
Operating	2,717 lb (1232 kg)
Ballasted	4,043 lb (1833 kg)

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Dimensions · Ford 8N Weight

Shipping	2,410 lb (1093 kg)
Operating	2,717 lb (1232 kg)
Ballasted	4,043 lb (1833 kg)

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Tires

Agricultural front	4.00-19
Agricultural front	6.00-16
Agricultural rear	10-28
Agricultural rear	11.2-28

Electrical

Ground	positive
Charging system	generator
Charging amps	20
Battery volts	6
Battery capacity (Ah)	80

Serial numbers

On the engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter. A star indicates steel sleeves, a diamond indicates cast-iron sleeves.
1947	1
1948	37908
1949	141370
1950	245637
1951	343198
1952	442035
Final	524076