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JM 
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 6:12am |
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ICan anybody give me an idea of what a running but well used 9n is worth. It isnt rusty, has about 4 layers of flaking paint, new rear firestones and wheels. No grill, front end has light damage. Radiator probably needs replaced but works.Thanks, JM.
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john(MI)
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 6:58am |
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Sounds like it was used for brush hogging and didn't have a clutch on the PTO. Seen a few of those. One on CL here last week sounded about the same, $1300.
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Bob-Maine
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 7:46am |
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I think John is in the ballpark. 8N's, 9N's and 2N's around here bring $2000 to $2500 in good shape (No, I don't know why either). So, add in the cost to bring her to decent shape, and you have about $1300 or so as is. The tires are a big plus. Bob@allisdowneast
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clovis
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 8:11am |
N series Fords used to be crazy priced around here. A restored one was bringing $4500. Those tractors have dropped in value since there are so many new compact tractors on the market, and the Z-turn mowers have become so common place. Suburbanites are discovering that there are alternatives to Ford N series tractors.
People are still asking a fortune for them. Last spring, I saw one on ebay that the motor was completely apart, the rear end needed new gears, tires were shot, and it was rough and rusty...and the seller was still asking $1200.
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Ed in TX
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 8:56am |
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 3:06pm |
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Couldn't pay me enough to take one. Ever had to do ignition work on one? You learn to replace everything the first time, cause it's a PITA to get to it. I know they have a good reputation to some, but if you have ever had a decent tractor, they just don't measure up. Fine for bush-hogging andlight discing, if they run long enough.
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Fred in Pa
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 7:03pm |
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Not MUCH!!!!
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Dnoym N. S. Can.
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 7:26pm |
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"Ever had to do ignition work on one?
You learn to replace everything the
first time, cause it's a PITA to get to it"
it not that bad once you know to take
the hole disturber out of the tractor
and put it in the vice only goes in one
way but around here i bought a 2n for
$400 most want $800 there worst problem is
there gear to high with a three speed tran
(9N and 2n ) 8n had a 4 speed tran and were
still gear too high
9n (1939)
2n (1942) same as 9n but strip down (war time )
8n (1948)
hth B:-)Dnoym
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Dusty MI
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 7:35pm |
I always figured they were best suited for going to bring the cows up.
My dad once saw one stuck on an ant hill.
Dusty
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 7:37pm |
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I use mine all the time. The prices around here have dropped some the last couple years but most tractor prices have. Always assumed they held a good price because they were decades ahead of everything else with their 3 point, to get it in another tractor you have to go 20 years newer.
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 9:12pm |
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Every body makes fun of those little buggers, but comparable condition they'll bring more money than B's, C's, and WC's by a bunch. I'm not suggesting which is the better tractor, I'm strictly talking comparable resale value. The three point is convenient, they're easy to get on and off, they're low profile, relatively safe to operate, and they're easy to get parts for. Give them their due.
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 10:34pm |
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The steering in the 2n and 9n is a bevel gear arrangement, and hitting little mole hills cause it to kick the steering. The 8N has a ball worm that cuts that kick way down.
Gerald J.
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 10:44pm |
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Dream, We have my Great Uncle Sam's 48 8N(only tractor he ever owned) but the distributor is on the side cause he swapped out the engine at some point. I believe the engine is out of a Massey combine. Dad used to say you could get stuck in wet grass with a corn cob in front of the front tire. I always kinda like playing with it. It handles the 2-14 plow fine and is low enough to mow places that a full size tractor can't go.
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Kip-Utah
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Posted: 27 Sep 2010 at 11:16pm |
Early 8Ns had the front distributor like the earlier N models, but rhe later 8Ns all had a side mount distributor. Kip
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Posted: 28 Sep 2010 at 12:54am |
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About the last year of 8N production had the side distributor.
Gerald J.
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Posted: 28 Sep 2010 at 7:57am |
I have to chime in. Think side mounts were 50, 51, and 52. The Jubilee with the red tiger engine came out in 53.
as far as geared too fast, my 8N happens to have a sherman hil/o in it which gives 12 speeds fwd and three back. If you can't find a gear you like in that arrangement, then I don't know.
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