8N or 9N

They are asking $3500 with a trip dump loader, tire chains and rear blade. The bucket on the loader looks like it was home made.

The price seems a little steep? It runs very good and appears to be sound.

They carbon up after a few hours of running. I'll put a kit in the carb this winter and see if that solves the issue. It has a few dings and dents, nothing you notice at a glance but if I had the time it would be fun to replace the sheetmetal and have it painted. My point here is look around real hard, there are lots of 8N's in barns and in bushes not being used, Pick one up that will sorta' run for a grand and invest the two grand in it and you would have a real gem.

As far as trip buckets, had one on an old case, will never have another.

With what I'm picturing, not seeing the tractor, maybe somewhere in the $2000s providing tires, trans, and 3 pt are good. Good luck what ever you decide. Craig

I have found that sellers aren't always real sharp. Sometimes that can work to your advantage.

3 speed is not an 8n. Pretty simple there. Rear wheels are an easy tip off. Small bolt circle = 8n Large center hub, large bolt circle = 2n/9n

Check out John Smith's tractor page for more specifics.

Pricing is a little steep. Do your best to get to the low $2's

• identify and how to buy

You'll have to decide the approximate age of the chassie by looking at other things.. like location of the front spindle grease zerks, rear hubs, radious rods, sheet metal composition, steering pedistal composition, starter button location, and dipstick location for the tranny fluid, and differences inthe brake pedals.

Go to the smioths site for a very informative list.

3500 is a tad high. A good running 2n or 9n here commands high 2k's.. addition of a loader adds about 300 at most.. especially for a trip loader and a cobbled bucket.. rear blade 50-100 bucks at most. Try to whittle him back to 3k or less. He obviously doesn't even know what he has.. it is a sure bet that he hasn't done extensive work on it as he doesn't know the year / model.. and some parts are year model specific.. like ignition parts, steering parts.. etc.

If it is in good condition don't let the 2n/9n vs 8n scare you... a small 'kit' from a fellow list member Zane sherman will make the draft only 3pt lift work like an 8n's position control lift. Once you have that, the 9n/2n function virtually identical to an early 8n.. save some gearing, steering setup and brakes. In fact.. I like the steering on a 9n/2n better than the early 8n. Late 8n is a deffinate improvement though..

Soundguy

We have 5 acres and need an economical way to move some soil, snow, till, smooth the drive after heavy rains and what have you. They sure look like a sharp tractor.

Thanks again!!

PJF

Maybe negotiate to a lower price that is in your favor. Hope this helps.