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Ford 2N vs Ford 9N
Verdict: Ford 2N vs Ford 9N
The Ford 2N and the Ford 9N are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 17 hp. Ford 2N is the lighter machine (1,392 kg vs 2,140 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 2N is the newer design (1942 vs 1939). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer 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
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Speeds with 10x28 rear tires.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$1,120Reference
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Total built
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99,002Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
37.9 LReference
37.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
12.6 kWReference
12.6 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
17.8 kWReference
17.8 kWReference
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
113.9 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
0.381 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Oil change
200 hReference
200 hReference
Plows
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2 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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12.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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17.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Belt power (max)
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17.6 kWReference
Max power
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12.2 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: SAE90 GL1Reference
: SAE90 GL1Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: SAE80 GL1Reference
: SAE80 GL1Reference
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
Dimensions
Weight
1392 kgReference
2140 to 2900 poundsReference
Front tire
4.00-19Reference
4.00-19Reference
Rear tire
10.00x28Reference
8.00-32Reference
Ag front
4.00-19Reference
4.00-19Reference
Ag rear
10.00x28Reference
8.00-32Reference
Length
292 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
162 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height
132 cmReference
132 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 193 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Wheelbase
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177 cmReference
Shipping
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970 kgReference
Operating
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1315 kgReference
Ballasted
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1530 kgReference
2N Serial Number Location
2N Serial Numbers
1942
9N99047Reference
89888Reference
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
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Final
9N306221Reference
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Links
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
16Reference
16Reference
Charging volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
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85Reference
Speeds
9N Serial Number Location
9N Serial Numbers
1939
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1Reference
1940
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10234Reference
1941
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45976Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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9.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
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1014 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.