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8njohn

08-15-2006 05:14:31

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This weekend i went to the Howard Co. Fair is central Maryland, to see their antique tractor pull. this was the largest antique tractor pull i have ever been too, probaby around 100 contestant. I live in Maine, we don't really have all that many.

Of course thier were Farmall, Deeres, some Cases', Allis Chalmers, Minniapolis Molines, and of course 3 Olivers for every other tractor there. But what was amazing, was thier were at least one tractor from every maker, but not a single Ford.

I have heard that someone said that the 8n tranny cannot take the abuse, is that true? Not even a single ford. I don't pull, wouldn't want to risk my machine, but i have to wonder if it is as tough as the others.

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gshadel

08-16-2006 13:36:13

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Re: 8n pulling tractor in reply to 8njohn, 08-15-2006 05:14:31

The other guys are right, has really nothing to do with tranny or rear end weakness. Around here, the lightest "classic" tractor pulling class is 3,500#'s. What's the curb weight on a N... ~2300#'s or so? Can you imagine chunking ~1200#'s weight onto your N to maximize your traction?

The Ferguson 3 point lift system on your N was intended to transfer weight to the rear axle from the draft of the plow, to improve traction, so your tractor could be made lighter & cheaper. It works great for plows, but don't work for pulling a sled at the county fair grounds. I watched a pull a couple years back where one of the pullers used a nicely restored Ford 8..something, 851 I think. It faired very poorly against the row cropper tractors (AC's, JD's IH's, etc) in it's class... Now, if we had a ~2,500# weight class, for N's, Fergys, Farmall A's & C's maybe, etc. ....I would be first in line for that pull.

George

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James Rader

08-15-2006 07:44:12

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Re: 8n pulling tractor in reply to 8njohn, 08-15-2006 05:14:31

Here is a quote that I received from a friend of a friend when I asked a simular question of him, he is a local guy who officiates several pulls in the area, "the N tractors are great for just about everything except pulling competitions. They are at the bottom of their class in horse power and are much lighter than most of their competition. So although you may see a few out there, most don't do well and really don't have a fair chance to take home the cash or bragging rights in competition with the others in it's class. So guys who are serious about winning pulls often just pick those models that are at the top of the class structure in horse power, and weight. Add to that personal choices in brands, transmissions, and of course the available eye candie available for that choice all often come into the decission process. Heck sometimes it just comes down to what Grandpa is willing to give ya to keep ya off the streets. I do remember seeing a Massey that had been refitted with a N hood and fenders, and at 30 feet looked like a red bellied N, it did real well and the applause of the "Ford" pulling so well was amazing. Alot of guys have tried to make the N pull but if they stay around they usually find another model pretty quick. As you seen at the last pull, the fords are the ones who are their to work, pulling the scaper box to make it all good for the others. Hope this helps answer your questions.
Ralph ###########"

So there is the answer I got... Hope it helps.
James

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Paul Leske

08-15-2006 06:23:13

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Re: 8n pulling tractor in reply to 8njohn, 08-15-2006 05:14:31

Old Fords can pull well in their class, but can be limited due to their relatively light weight. Olivers are popular for pulling because most had 6 cylinder engines with a good amount of torque. They are what comes to mind when I think "green tractors", not John Deere. ;-)

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