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Ford 2N vs Ford 8N
Verdict: Ford 2N vs Ford 8N
The Ford 2N and the Ford 8N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8N leads on rated power with 18 hp against 17 hp. Ford 2N is the lighter machine (1,392 kg vs 2,410 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8N is the newer design (1947 vs 1942). In short: choose the Ford 8N for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2N if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
17 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Speeds with 10x28 rear tires.Reference
The Sherman Step-Up and Step-Down Combination transmission provided two additional ranges, one higher and one lower, through the use of an auxiliary gearbox. The Step-Down was geared down by 1.513 to 1. The Step-Up was geared up by 1 to 1.495.Reference
Original price
$1,120Reference
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Total built
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524,000Reference
Steering
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mechanicalReference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
12.6 kWReference
17.3 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
17.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.0 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
81 x 95 mmReference
81 x 95 mmReference
Compression
6.0 : 1Reference
4.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
113.9 NmReference
124.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-2-4-3Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.381 mmReference
0.635 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.279 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
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Drawbar (tested)
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16.4 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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19.2 kWReference
Belt power (max)
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16.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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17.3 kWReference
Max power
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14.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
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Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE90 GL1Reference
: Ford M4864AReference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE80 GL1Reference
: Ford M4864BReference
Transmission
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Sherman Combination TransmissionReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Rear Type
1Reference
IReference
Rear lift
362 kgReference
362 kgReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
545 (1.125)Reference
545 (1.125)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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20.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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17.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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18.9 LReference
Capacity
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18.9 LReference
Pressure
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117.2 barReference
Pump flow
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10.8 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
1392 kgReference
2410 to 2717 poundsReference
Front tire
4.00-19Reference
4.00-19Reference
Rear tire
10.00x28Reference
10-28Reference
Ag front
4.00-19Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
10.00x28Reference
11.2-28Reference
Length
292 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
164 cmReference
Height
132 cmReference
138 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 193 cmReference
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Wheelbase
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177 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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53 cmReference
Shipping
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1093 kgReference
Operating
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1232 kgReference
Ballasted
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1833 kgReference
2N Serial Number Location
2N Serial Numbers
1942
9N99047Reference
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1943
9N105412Reference
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1944
9N126575Reference
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1945
9N170018Reference
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1946
9N198767Reference
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1947
9N258540Reference
1Reference
Final
9N306221Reference
524076Reference
Links
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
20Reference
Charging volts
6Reference
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Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
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80Reference
Speeds
Variants
8NAN
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distillate engineReference
Capacities
Fuel
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37.9 LReference
8N Serial Number Location
8N Serial Numbers
1948
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37908Reference
1949
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141370Reference
1950
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245637Reference
1951
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343198Reference
1952
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442035Reference
Questions
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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8.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use
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7.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1068 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.