- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1939–1942
- 99,002 built
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Ford 9N specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 23.6 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
23.6 hp
17.6 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N”, 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
- 2,339 lb
- 3-point lift
- 798 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 3.2 gpm
- Top speed
- 11.8 mph
Ford 9N specs: key facts
The Ford 9N was built from 1939 to 1942.
The Ford 9N has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 17.6 kW (23.6 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Ford 9N is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The Ford 9N weighs 1,061 kg (2,339 lb) unladen.
The Ford 9N has a rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Ford 9N lifts 362 kg (798 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Ford 9N delivers 12.0 L/min (3.2 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N”
How does the 9N compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 362 kg is low for its class — 55% below the median of 800 kg across the 35 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Three forward gears is low for its class — 40% below the median of 5 across the 127 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 1,061 kg is low for its class — 31% below the median of 1,531 kg across the 128 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 128 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 9N have?
The only figure for the 9N is 23.6 hp (17.6 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N”
How much will a 9N lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 9N lifts 798 lb (362 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 1 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 3.2 gpm · 12.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 1,991 psi · 137 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Lift at ends | 798 lb · 362 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540 rpm @ 1,500 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N”
What transmission does a 9N have?
Transmission specifications for the 9N are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated internal expanding shoe brake designed as independent wheel brake |
| Steering | Mechanical steering |
| Top speed | 11.8 mph · 19 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N”
How much does a 9N weigh?
A 9N weighs 2,339 lb (1,061 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 2,339 lb · 1,061 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 70.0 in · 1,778 mm |
| Length | 115.0 in · 2,921 mm |
| Width | 52.0–64.8 in · 1,321–1,645 mm |
| Height | 54.5 in · 1,384 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 | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N”
What oil does a 9N take, and how much?
A 9N engine takes 6.0 qt (5.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.0 qt · 5.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 20.0 qt · 18.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.0 qt · 11.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 9N?
Within 10% of its 23.6 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- RÖHR R 2423.7 hp engine, claimed · 1949Side by side with the 9N →
- ZETOR Z-25K23.7 hp engine, claimed · 1951–1968Side by side with the 9N →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS Modell-WF24 hp engine, claimed · 1937–1951Side by side with the 9N →
- Fendt Dieselross G25 Holzgas24 hp engine, claimed · 1943–1946Side by side with the 9N →
- Schlüter DSU24 hp engine, claimed · 1947–1948Side by side with the 9N →
- International Harvester Super FC-D24 hp engine, claimed · 1953–1957Side by side with the 9N →
Common questions about the Ford 9N
Is a 9N two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Ford 9N is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 9N have?
A 9N has a 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 9N”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Ford 9N — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-109965 · revision 1070442. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document