The first N series was the 9N with production beginning in 1939. 3 speed transmission, bevel gears in the steering gear box (drag link shafts in line), 19 or 21 x 3 front wheels with a very large bolt circle. Front distributor on the engine.
Because of difficultiess with materials the 2N has some changes from the 9N with production beginning in 1942. No differences in function, some were shipped with steel wheels.
The differences from 9N and 2N are small. Major parts interchange though axles and hubs probably don't.
The 8N came out in 1948. Engine still the same as the previous tractors, 4 speed transmission, ball worm steering gear (drag link arm shafts offset), small bolt circle on the front wheels. Rear wheel mounts changed.
In 1951 the 8N engine was changed to have a side distributor which makes tuning far easier.
The steering gear on the 9 and 2 kicks the driver severely when running over clods because there's no worm gear to absorb the shock. The steering gear on the 8N is far easier on the driver.
My impression (I used to have an 8N) is that changes were minimal during each model run over several years other than that last year engine change for the 8N.
My impression from having and 8N is that its a toy, and that tractors like the MF-135 will actually accomplish the work the 8N attempts.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Restoration Story: Fordson Major - by Anthony West. George bought his Fordson Major from a an implement sale about 18 years ago for £200.00 (UK). There is no known history regarding its origins or what service it had done, but the following work was undertaken alone to bring it up to show standard. From the engine number, it was found that this Major was produced late 1946. It was almost complete but had various parts that would definitely need replacing.
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
