The lawsuit was because of the 8N. The 8N hydraulics were an identical copy of the new hydraulic system Ferguson developed in the UK. After several years Ferguson won the lawsuit. He wasn't awarded enough but one of the other things that happened was that Ford couldn't use the patented new Ferguson system hydraulics on their tractors. Ford tractors after the 8N used a different hydraulic system designed by Ford. The original Ferguson system was one of the first successful uses of hydraulics in any industry. The 8N was quite a bit improved over the earlier N models. The one we had, had really good brakes and larger tires than all the skinny ones you usually see. It was originally owned by the Gov't. though. My 135 is a better tractor but the 8N pulled the rear blade better clearing snow. Maybe because the blade covered the back wheels when angled or the narrower back tires? Dave
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