Ford 8N: all source data

All 98 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerFord
(no label)Utility tractor
(no label)Built in Highland Park, Michigan, USA
Total built524,000
(no label)Original price was $1,404 in 1952
Engine
(no label)Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate
Transmission
(no label)4-speed
(no label)12-speed
Power
Drawbar (claimed)23.16 hp | 17.3 kW
PTO (claimed)27.32 hp | 20.4 kW
Drawbar (tested)21.95 hp | 16.4 kW
PTO (tested)23.24 hp | 17.3 kW
Belt (tested)25.77 hp | 19.2 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two-wheel drive
Steeringmechanical
(no label)Manual drum brakes
(no label)Open operator station.
Capacity
Fuel10 gal | 37.9 L
Hydraulic system5 gal | 18.9 L
Hydraulics
Capacity5 gal | 18.9 L
Pressure1700 psi | 117.2 bar
Pump flow2.85 gpm | 10.8 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeI
Rear lift800 lbs | 362 kg
Pto
Rear PTOtransmission
Rear PTO Type545 (1.125)
Dimensions
Wheelbase70 inches | 177 cm
Weight2410 to 2717 pounds
Front tire4.00-19
Rear tire10-28
Serial location
(no label)On the engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter. A star indicates steel sleeves, a diamond indicates cast-iron sleeves.
Electrical
Groundpositive
Charging systemgenerator
Charging amps20
Battery volts6
Battery AH80

Engine

Engine options
(no label)Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
(no label)Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate
Engine detail
(no label)Ford
(no label)gasoline
(no label)4-cylinder 8-valve
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement119.7 ci | 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.188x3.75 inches | 81 x 95 mm
Compression6:1
Compression6.7:1
Rated RPM2000
Torque92 lb-ft | 124.8 Nm
Torque RPM1500
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)12 qts | 11.4 L
Sparkplug gap0.025 inches | 0.635 mm
Point gap0.015 inches (front-mount) | 0.381 mm
Point gap0.025 inches (side-mount) | 0.635 mm
Intake valve clearance0.011 inches | 0.279 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.015 inches | 0.381 mm
(no label)Ford
(no label)distillate
(no label)4-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)The distillate engine was used on the 8NAN variant.
Displacement119.7 ci | 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke3.188x3.75 inches | 81 x 95 mm
Compression4.75:1
Rated RPM2000
Firing order1-2-4-3
Starter volts6
Coolant capacity (Coolant)12 qts | 11.4 L
Engine oil
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
Oil capacity6 qts | 5.7 L
Engine
(no label)Image courtesy of Javier Cardozo

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)4-speed
(no label)12-speed
Transmission
Transmissionconstant mesh
Gears4 forward and 1 reverse
Oil capacity20 qts | 18.9 L
Oil type32 o F ↑ : Ford M4864A 32 o F ↓ : Ford M4864B | [0 o C]
(no label)Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift between gears.
TransmissionSherman Combination Transmission
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
(no label)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.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front4.00-19
Ag front6.00-16
Ag rear10-28
Ag rear11.2-28
Dimensions
Wheelbase70 inches | 177 cm
Length115 inches | 292 cm
Width64.75 inches | 164 cm
Height54.5 inches | 138 cm
Ground clearance13 inches | 33 cm
Clearance (front axle)21 inches | 53 cm
Front tread48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches | 121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm
Rear tread48/52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches | 121/132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm
Weight
Shipping2,410 lbs | 1093 kg
Operating2,717 lbs | 1232 kg
Ballasted4,043 lbs | 1833 kg