Posted by Mike (WA) on December 11, 2009 at 15:38:17 from (69.10.199.3):
In Reply to: You all got revved up posted by KFD68 on December 11, 2009 at 15:24:27:
You're right, time for a chorus of "Kumbaya".
I grew up with an 8N, and it did everything my Dad needed it to do on our 150 acre, 45 cow dairy in the '50's. That said, I've owned about 50 tractors since then, and most were more competent than the N Ford (As I said, I grew up with that 8N- when dad finally sold it in about 1983, he gave me first chance at it- I declined). But the tractors I have owned are all newer than the N, and when you compare 1939 tractors, the 9N sure is a lot more "modern" than any of the rest.
So I guess it comes down to this- N Fords were miles ahead of the competition, until the mid- '50's, when others started to get live power- sure, there are better choices now, but N's still work for people who don't need modern features.
I've got a 1995 Lincoln, and a 1948 Hudson. The Hudson is more fun to drive once in awhile, but I sure wouldn't use it as my "daily driver". I suspect the "N against the world" folks have a similar claim.
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