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Ford 8N vs Ford 9N
Verdict: Ford 8N vs Ford 9N
The Ford 8N and the Ford 9N 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 9N is the lighter machine (2,140 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 1939). In short: choose the Ford 8N for outright pulling power, or the Ford 9N 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
18 hp
17 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
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
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
524,000Reference
99,002Reference
Steering
mechanicalReference
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Variants
8NAN
distillate engineReference
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Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
17.3 kWReference
12.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
16.4 kWReference
12.2 kWReference
Belt (tested)
19.2 kWReference
17.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.0 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
81 x 95 mmReference
81 x 95 mmReference
Compression
4.75:1Reference
4.75 : 1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
124.8 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
0.635 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.279 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
18.9 LReference
Belt power (max)
16.3 kWReference
17.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
17.3 kWReference
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Max power
14.0 kWReference
12.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
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37.9 LReference
Belt (claimed)
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17.8 kWReference
Plows
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2 (14-inch)Reference
Air cleaner
—
oil bathReference
Oil change
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200 hReference
Transmission
Transmission
Sherman Combination TransmissionReference
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Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
[0oC]Reference
[0oC]Reference
32oF [0oC]↑
: Ford M4864AReference
: SAE90 GL1Reference
32oF [0oC]↓
: Ford M4864BReference
: SAE80 GL1Reference
Type
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gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
20.4 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
17.3 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
18.9 LReference
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Capacity
18.9 LReference
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Pressure
117.2 barReference
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Pump flow
10.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
362 kgReference
362 kgReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
transmissionReference
Rear PTO Type
545 (1.125)Reference
545 (1.125)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
37.9 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
Weight
2410 to 2717 poundsReference
2140 to 2900 poundsReference
Front tire
4.00-19Reference
4.00-19Reference
Rear tire
10-28Reference
8.00-32Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
4.00-19Reference
Ag rear
11.2-28Reference
8.00-32Reference
Length
292 cmReference
292 cmReference
Width
164 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height
138 cmReference
132 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
33 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
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Front tread
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
121 to 193 cmReference
Shipping
1093 kgReference
970 kgReference
Operating
1232 kgReference
1315 kgReference
Ballasted
1833 kgReference
1530 kgReference
8N Serial Number Location
8N Serial Numbers
1947
1Reference
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1948
37908Reference
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1949
141370Reference
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1950
245637Reference
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1951
343198Reference
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1952
442035Reference
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Final
524076Reference
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Links
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
positiveReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
16Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
80Reference
85Reference
Charging volts
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6Reference
Questions
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.7 l/hourReference
9.1 l/hourReference
Fuel use
7.9 l/hourReference
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Max pull
1068 kgReference
1014 kgReference
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
1942
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89888Reference
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.