anyone ever owned a ford 8N or 9N tractor???

[alchemike]

i'm thinking of buying one...

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mike

 

[Todd]

I haven't owned one (I had a Ferguson TEA-20 which is about the same hp, etc). However, everyone I've known who has had an 8N or 9N has been happy.

You just have to recognize that you can't pull a 6 bottom plow, if you get my drift.

Todd

 

[gardia]

We have been farming our 40 acres with one for 12 years. Three bottom plow, pull an old McCormack hay baler. We just putz along and it does just fine. For a homesteader who is not in a big hurry, it is a great little tractor. You can still buy the repair manuals and parts at a Ford dealer also. Step by step instructions on how to fix most everything on it.

 

[summerthyme]

One of the best for a small homesteader or small farmer. VERY basic machines, like Gardia said- everything is still available for them. They aren't cheap, at least around here. Most everyone who wants one ends up paying $2k-3k for one, usually well restored and repainted.

too small for us now, but I wish we still had the 8n, rather than the Ford 3000 (our smallest tractor) we do have. It was a lot more reliable.

Summerthyme

 

[Ed in PA]

I have a 9N, great tractor. If you are looking to buy, get the 8n because of live hydr.

Ed

 

[alchemike]

thanks all...

buying the 8n...will have it on wednesday...

paying $3k...includes brush hog and a 1978 chevy 4x4 flatbed pickup...

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mike

 

[Charlie]

I have an 8N with a small bucket loader on the front and a detachable back blade. I absolutely love it. Use it all the time and it is very dependable.