Re: Re: Ford 8n,9n,2n opinions
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Posted by Ford Man on October 14, 1998 at 10:21:43:
In Reply to: Re: Ford 8n,9n,2n opinions posted by Richard on October 13, 1998 at 21:45:39:
: : I would like a little insight as long as we are talking about Ford tractors. : : I know little about tractors, however, I have asked probably a dozen Farmers about 8n's and 2n's. to see if they are good tractors. Almost without exception, I get reactions of laughter. I have been given the iMpression that most professional farmers feel that these tractors were a joke even in there time. I am told that they did not have live pto and needed to be overhauled almost yearly when seriously worked.
: : I am also told that they were way to light to do any serious field work. Am I asking the wrong people or are these tractors popular for some reasons that have not been brought to my attention? : Bob, do these farm thousands of acres? Most small farms do quite well with an 8N. They are great for plowing and mowing, raking hay. No they won't run a baler in my opinion but they will run a sicle mower or bush hog day in and day out with just a little gas and oil. They will drill post holes, dig and scoop dirt and blade a drive way. They are a good machine for the small farm or weekender. For small time farming , the "N" series is a pretty solid choice . Most farmers used a lot of pull type implements back in the thirties and fourties . The JD A & B would pull and pull . So would the larger Farmalls . For big farming , these were still the best choice . Even now , most big farms use pulling implements . The three point hitch was a great inovation for the smaller farms . My Grandfather used an 8N for 35 years and it never let him down . My 2N is perfect for my little chores . I have a small garden and I bushog about 10 acres . Around here , we dont have too many large farms except for the tobacco farms , so most folks use these smaller tractors or similar Massey Fergussons . They are also pretty simple to work on . I disagree that they must be rebuilt often under hard use . My Grandfather used the crap out of his and never rebuilt it in all the years he had it . Consider what you will be using the tractor for , and that will determine what size and configuration you need .
Good Luck ,
Ford Man
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