- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1947–1952
- 500,000 built
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 8N specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 25.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
25.6 hp
19.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 2,714 lb
- 3-point lift
- 1,653 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 3.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 13.0 mph
Ford 8N specs: key facts
The Ford 8N was built from 1947 to 1952.
The Ford 8N has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 19.1 kW (25.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 8N is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 8N weighs 1,231 kg (2,714 lb) unladen.
The Ford 8N has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 8N lifts 750 kg (1,653 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 8N delivers 13.0 L/min (3.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N”
How does the 8N compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 124 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 126 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 8N have?
The only figure for the 8N is 25.6 hp (19.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N”
How much will an 8N lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An 8N lifts 1,653 lb (750 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 3.4 gpm · 13.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 1,653 lb · 750 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,500 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N”
What transmission does an 8N have?
Transmission specifications for the 8N are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated internal expanding shoe brake, designed as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 13.0 mph · 21 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N”
How much does an 8N weigh?
An 8N weighs 2,714 lb (1,231 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,714 lb · 1,231 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 70.0 in · 1,778 mm |
| Length | 115.0 in · 2,921 mm |
| Width | 64.8 in · 1,645 mm |
| Height | 54.5 in · 1,385 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mm |
| Front track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,219–1,930 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Rear track | 48.0–76.0 in · 1,219–1,930 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles |
| Turning radius, braked | 8.0 ft · 2.44 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N”
What oil does an 8N take, and how much?
An 8N engine takes 6.1 qt (5.78 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.1 qt · 5.78 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 8N?
Within 10% of its 21.1 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Lamborghini 1 R (DT)21.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1961–1969Side by side with the 8N →
- Fahr D 22 PH21 hp PTO, claimed · 1951–1953Side by side with the 8N →
- Fahr D 16021 hp PTO, claimed · 1954Side by side with the 8N →
- Fahr D 160H21 hp PTO, claimed · 1954–1956Side by side with the 8N →
- Güldner ALB21 hp PTO, claimed · 1955–1958Side by side with the 8N →
- Renault D-2220.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1956–1960Side by side with the 8N →
Common questions about the Ford 8N
Is an 8N two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 8N is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does an 8N have?
An 8N has a 540 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-A) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 8N”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 8N — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109968 · revision 1070441. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document