Re: Ford 8N vs Ford NAA vs Ford 600 series

Posted by Royse on May 14, 2013 at 19:25:18 from (69.36.49.151):

In Reply to: Ford 8N vs Ford NAA vs Ford 600 series posted by Corey McCarthy on May 14, 2013 at 15:13:07:

I own a quite a few of these tractors, and I love them all.

The guys have given you some good advice, so I'm only adding.

As far as price goes, the 8N is the cheapest to purchase.

But watch CraigsList etc carefully. Many times you'll find a Jubilee or

hundred series incorrectly listed as an 8N and can get it cheap.

Think of the 8N as basically the same as your Dad's 9N. Same HP

unless you get a later model with about 3 more ponies, brakes that

must be well maintained to be reasonable, same non-live PTO.

But the N's have got the job done since 1939, and parts are everywhere.

Improvements for the 8N over the 9N were position control on the

hydraulics, a four speed transmission versus the three and a redesigned

rear end. Some folks don't think the last two were really improvements.

The Jube has live hydraulics and the red tiger engine. Both awesome.

Otherwise for your use the only benefit I see is a little more weight.

My Jube is probably the most used tractor on the place. Mine has a loader

and home built power steering.

Hundred series tractors have more refined live hydraulics as others

said, are more plentiful than the Jube's for used parts. (except row crops!)

New parts for most things on all are available after market.

If you consider any x00 series with a live PTO/two stage clutch, check the

clutch out well. Parts are available, but pricey for the two stage.

ORC is a must for brush hogging on any non-live PTO tractor regardless

of brand or model in my opinion.

Once you have a loader tractor, you'll wonder how you ever got along

without one.

If you have any intention of putting a loader on it in the future, power

steering or the ability to add it is a HUGE consideration.

Even bigger is the front axle. Thousands of the N's have loaders on them,

but they really weren't designed for that, and they can be damaged fairly

easily. The later models or industrial models are better suited for that task.

Good luck, and let us know what you get!

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