Seriel number and this board! If you only want close: 9N-2N have 3 speed trans and wheel lug patterns, both front and rear, are wider than an 8N which has a 4 speed trans.

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Danny in CO

04-04-2002 10:49:16

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Re: n series I.D in reply to A Massey Guy, 04-04-2002 10:43:48

An easy way to tell an 8N from a 9N/2N is that the 8N has a 4 speed trans while the 9N/2N has a 3 speed trans. Also the 9n/2n has the brake petals on either side of the tractor, while the 8N has them both on the right side.

Telling a 9N from a 2N is harder, the easiest way is to look at the serial number on the left side of the block just under the head.

Danny

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Doug Overkill

04-04-2002 15:31:10

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Re: Re: n series I.D in reply to Danny in CO, 04-04-2002 10:49:16

Did all 8N's have a 4 speed tranny? Mine has a 3 speed with a Sherman overdrive unit.(HI - Neutral - Low). perhaps it was retro-fitted.

My ser #8N171571* on Engine - Is there one on the transmission or rear end?

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yes . . . Dell (WA)

04-04-2002 15:43:57

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Re: Re: Re: n series I.D in reply to Doug Overkill, 04-04-2002 15:31:10

Doug..... .. you can put an 8N engine on a 3-speed 2N tranny, and you can also put a 9N engine on a 4-speed 8N tranny. Usually, there is also a date code stamped on the hydraulic pump baseplate. And there are casting dates on the rear axle trumpets that you have to decipher. And while mildly accademically interesting, I've never been overwhelmed with that need or interest..... ...Dell

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Doug Overkill

04-04-2002 16:03:04

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Re: Re: Re: Re: n series I.D in reply to yes . . . Dell (WA), 04-04-2002 15:43:57

Well that is what I thought, I have a MUTT!
But a mutt that starts everytime and does what ever I ask of her.

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don't forget . . . Dell (WA)

04-04-2002 12:25:28

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Re: Re: n series I.D in reply to Danny in CO, 04-04-2002 10:49:16

What Danny said..... ....and.....all 2N s/n start with 9N and all 8N's start 8N. And all s/n are hand stamped and hard and faint to read..... ....Dell

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Brian-2N

04-04-2002 14:58:13

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Re: Re: Re: n series I.D in reply to don't forget . . . Dell (WA), 04-04-2002 12:25:28

Dell is correct also. The 2N continued the same serial numbers of the 9N. If you don't have an 8N, there are some cosmetic ways to tell a 9N. 9Ns were only made for 3 years (1939-1941) and 2Ns for 6 (1942-1947). Most people have a 2N but don't know it.
Some things for which to look. 1939 9N had hrizontal grill bars. From 1940 on the grills were verticle spoked. Also had a light on the dash. Starter button was there too. 9Ns also had a 4 spoke steering wheel, 2Ns had 3 spokes. The left foot brake on a 9N was identical to the right pedal. The 2N had a hump in the left pedal.
There are a few others. Please note that after 60 years, a lot of stuff got replaced on these bad boys. Best way to tell is still the serial number.

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