| Ford N-series tractor | |
|---|---|
 Restored 1948 Ford 8N | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Production | 1939–1952 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Agriculture |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4 cylinder inline |
| Transmission |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 70 in (1,778 mm) |
| Length | 115 in (2,921 mm) |
| Width | 64.75 in (1,645 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,410 lb (1,093 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Fordson tractor |
| Successor | Ford NAA tractor |
The Ford N-series tractors were a line of farm tractors produced by the Ford Motor Company between 1939 and 1952, spanning the 9N, 2N, and 8N models.[1]
The 9N was the first American-made production-model tractor to incorporate Harry Ferguson's three-point hitch system, a design still used on most modern tractors today. It was released in October 1939. The 2N, introduced in 1942, was the 9N with some features changed or removed due to the restraints of wartime manufacturing. The 8N, which debuted in July 1947, was a largely new machine featuring more power and an improved transmission. By some measures the 8N became the most popular farm tractor of all time in North America. Over 530,000 units of 8N were sold worldwide; the Fordson Model F had sold over 650,000 units worldwide, but in North American sales the 8N surpassed it in popular acclaim and units sold.