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Ashley

11-11-2002 18:53:31

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Hi everyone,
A lot of people have highly recommended I buy a Ford 8-N to handle my bushhogging. We have 40+ acres of pasture, some on slight slope, but basicly easy pasture to cut I would imagine. Do you think the 8-N can handle this okay? Also, what is the HP for them? ANY suggestions or advise will be greatly appreciated! I have found a 1952 that is owned by the original owner (even still has the manual) so that's why I am asking. What is a fair price to pay for a '52 8-N in great condition?

Thanks SO SO much!
Ashley

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Ashley

11-12-2002 16:47:27

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Re: Question about 8-N in reply to Ashley, 11-11-2002 18:53:31

I just wanted to thank everyone for their input! It has been so very helpful! I will keep everyone posted on our 8-N, or whatever tractor we end up buying! THANKS!!! :)

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Bishop

11-12-2002 06:56:18

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Re: Question about 8-N in reply to Ashley, 11-11-2002 18:53:31

My 8N is a 1952 and they are great little tractors. I say little because of their size but size is deciving, they are strong tractors. My Father in Law uses his to bushog 55 acres with little trouble. My 52 usually is used to pull trees to the bottom of our place. PTO is fine for bushing but will push you farther than you want to go sometimes if your not use to it.
I bought mine in Louisiana for $1600, it looks rough but ran great, a lot of elbow grease, and a new paint job cost me about $45, now it looks great and runs great too, I would not sell it for under $4000. Remember, 1952 is the last year Ford made the 8N, so it's the youngest "N" you can buy!

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Dell (WA)

11-11-2002 23:18:34

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Re: Question about 8-N in reply to Ashley, 11-11-2002 18:53:31

Ashley..... ..8N's gotta lotta good things goin' for it; price, size, parts availability, eaze of maintenace, there's over 400 3-point hydraulic implements made for your future amazement and amusement. And they really are "cute".

I have no reservations in recommending an 8N for your stated usages. Realize later tractors addressed the 8N's shortcomings but $$$. They're not great Front End Loader machines, no power steering. They're NOT rototilling machines, but are 2-bottom plowing tools.

But heres the deal, if after using your 8N for a year, and you find it doesn't do the job for you, its no problem to sell it and get a tractor that fits your needs more better (and you'll be a whole lot smarter about it too). I won't advise on price 'cuz thats too subjective from long distance, but if you like it, buy it, you really can't go too far wrong.

8N's had 26.19 hp Univ of Neb certified PTO horsepower. Which is addaquate for a 5 ft brushog for pasture clipping. Be certain to use an "Over Running Coupler" (ORC) on your tractor's PTO to run your brushogg. $60 cheap..... ....Dell

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Fast Ed Ohio

11-11-2002 23:06:48

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Re: Question about 8-N in reply to Ashley, 11-11-2002 18:53:31

Ashley, That 8n is 50 years old, its gonna give you problems and weare you down fast mowing 40 acres when its growing fast in the spring. it will be hard to keep up, the old N might do it, but do you have the time and energy ? I would go for a newer tractor with power steering , more hp and a wider cut . 8N HP around 23, average price for a good one 2500 - 3200 ,just my opinion .

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11-11-2002 22:26:50

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Re: Question about 8-N in reply to Ashley, 11-11-2002 18:53:31

If you're not in any big hurry, the 8N will cut the pasture. It does not have a live pto or lift and needs an over-running coupler on the PTO shaft. If you really want to knock it out, you might want a bigger tractor with live PTO and lift that will handle a 6-7' hog. A Ford 4000 or 5000 diesel will do a fine job. Good '52 8N's will bring $2000-4000 d.o.c and extra equipment.

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Dave OH

11-11-2002 22:26:08

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Re: Question about 8-N in reply to Ashley, 11-11-2002 18:53:31

The HP for an 8N is about 24 or very near. Gearing is what makes power. And the 52 is a 4-speed. Most of us use a 5' brush hog and I have never heard anyone complain including me. And we are not talking about easy hoging. "Needing" live PTO for hoging doesn't make any sense. Just use an ORC on "any" tractor for hoging safty and buy a good one, price about $65. (Hub City). Price for a 52 in great shape and one owner as you describe, if engine has good warm oil pressure, good compression, sheet metal and paint would go for about $3,000.+ in this area. I go to many auctions.
Dave OH

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Jack - Illinois

11-11-2002 21:22:25

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Re: Question about 8-N in reply to Ashley, 11-11-2002 18:53:31

The "N"s are good little tractors and will handle your mowing job. If I were looking for a hogging machine and that was to be the main use, I would go for something with live hydraulics and a live PTO. A row crop (not utility) tractor gets you up and away from all the dust a little more but can be a pain if you have a low shed door and have to take off the upright exhaust everytime you want to put in away. I think you will find the price a little less on one of these and also have a few more horses to work with. I grew up with an 8N and an Oliver 88. The little Ford was just handy as could be, but the old 88 was the real work horse. I know this is the "N" Board and some think they can do it all with them, and you can do a lot but they do only have 20 horses.
Just my 2 cents - Jack

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oldironut

11-11-2002 19:38:37

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Re: Question about 8-N in reply to Ashley, 11-11-2002 18:53:31

Hi Ashley
I have had a 1952 8n for thirty five years and have bought and rebuilt about a dozen others. The last one I bought was July of this year for 2K . It ran, had fair tires and sheetmetal. I have just finished it two weeks ago. I went through it completely including paint and all new rubber,12v conversion,carb ect. I spent $1160.00 on it and just sold it yesterday for $4900.00. The men that bought it is going to cut about 55-60 acres of grass, plow snow and grade a 1/2 mile gravel drive. This tractor was sold with a brush hog, back blade. I told the man that if he was not happy with it I would be happy to give him his money back. That is how much confidence I have in these 8Ns. Good luck and happy tractoring.
Oldironut CO.

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