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Tractor · 1939Unverified

Ford 9N

Name: Ford 9N
Brand: Ford

Ford 9N — N Series · 17 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 9N tractor model is rated at approximately 17 horsepower, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1939 to 1942. The model features a 4-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine paired with two-wheel drive and a 3-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 2140 to 2900 pounds, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

17 hp

Max power

12.2 kW

Weight

2140 to 2900 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

88 rows

Recorded power

17 hp

Transmissions

3-speed gear

Production years

1939-1942

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Dearborn, Michigan, USAReference

Total built99,002Reference

Original price was $585 in 1939Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Manual steeringReference

Differential mechanical shoe brakesReference

Open operator stationReference

Engine

Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasolineReference

Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillateReference

Fuel tank37.9 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)12.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)17.8 kWReference

Plows2 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)12.2 kWReference

Belt (tested)17.6 kWReference

FordReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke81 x 95 mmReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression6.0 : 1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Torque113.9 NmReference

Torque RPM1500Reference

Firing order1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts6Reference

Coolant capacity11.4 LReference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.381 mmReference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Oil capacity5.7 LReference

Oil change200 hReference

distillateReference

liquid-cooledReference

The distillate engine was used on the 9NAN variation, power is about 10% lower than on the 9N.Reference

Compression4.75 : 1Reference

Belt power (max)17.6 kWReference

Max power12.2 kWReference

Transmission

3-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Oil capacity18.9 LReference

Oil type[0oC]Reference

32oF [0oC]↑: SAE90 GL1Reference

32oF [0oC]↓: SAE80 GL1Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift362 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type545 (1.125)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase177 cmReference

Weight2140 to 2900 poundsReference

Front tire4.00-19Reference

Rear tire8.00-32Reference

Ag front4.00-19Reference

Ag rear8.00-32Reference

Length292 cmReference

Width162 cmReference

Height132 cmReference

Ground clearance33 cmReference

Front tread121 to 193 cmReference

Rear tread121 to 193 cmReference

Shipping970 kgReference

Operating1315 kgReference

Ballasted1530 kgReference

9N Serial Number Location

On the engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter.Reference

9N Serial Numbers

19391Reference

194010234Reference

194145976Reference

194289888Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Links

N Tractor Club:Reference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Charging amps16Reference

Charging volts6Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Battery AH85Reference

Test results

Gasoline 3-speed 2WDApril 9 - 18, 1940Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 339 fileReference

Belt fuel use (max)9.1 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 2 used for power test.Reference

Max pull1014 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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