With a lot of these videos being 20 to 25 years old it's sad to know a lot of these great guys are gone, Dwight, Darius Harms, Herb Wessel, John Hedgepeth, Lavern Grief, Walter Keller, Don Hershey, JR Gyger and others I'm certainly forgetting about, may they all RIP.
It’s interesting to see that how farmers all over world are connected with a common name and that is ford ..here in India its a still very famous among farmers ..my grandfather bought a ford 3600 model in 1982 and he always was proud of his tractor .its sad to see that ford left the tractor section
Carsten Anderson - ford made tractors with 3 point hitch long before ww11 ! 9n was first then 2n during the war and then the 8n . The 2n was made without rubber tires and a hand crank motor because all copper went for the war effort as well as rubber.
Ford used Harry Fergusson's patent Draft Control Hydraulics under licence from Fergusson. This was a great improvement on Three Point Linkage Hydraulics fitted to earlier tractors
@@skylinevspec000. The 8N and the TE and TO20 series Tractors both started in late 1947 . Harry Ferguson took His Patented Hitch system away from Ford to use on the TO20. Ford went ahead and continued using it anyway. Ferguson sued but, due to the inefficiency of a Court it wasn’t settled until 1952. At this point, the Court ordered Ford to stop production of the 8N. Had Ford abided by Harry Ferguson’s order, the 8N series would’ve never been built. Fergieman
I have a Ford 41300s utility tractor with a front end loader and a Wain-Roy backhoe. Inline gas 4 cylinder engine plus it is a 12 speed! One center shift 4 speed lever and a left side shift lever; low, medium, high (12 speeds). No rear three point hitch, PTO, and no internal parts for the hitch. Backhoe attaches by clamps. This tractor, engine block, left side stamp reads 41300 S and under that (looks to me as) 58132 ◇. It now has a alternator, exhaust system, carburetor, and the air filter all on the left side. On the right side of the engine is (I think) the power steering pump, oil filler tube, distributor, coil, resistor, and battery. Also, feet running boards, two separate brake pedals on the right and press down on clutch pedal on the left side. This tractor seat has a coil spring and a metal flip forward hinge. Seat is also square shaped with seat pad and separate back pad. Tires are 16.9-24, forerunner, R-4, QH601, nylon tubeless, with ice chains. Missing rear fenders and hood style, is the long "bump" from front to back. There is also a brush bar on front (protects the grill and radiator. And below the brush bar is a rock guard, it rounds underneath; both guards are attached to the loader frame. Questions: (1) What can you tell me about this tractor? I was told it's 1963, 172 ci, 62 hp, 4cyl, gasoline, 4100 series utility tractor. (2) where can I find parts? (3) Can I make this a full 12 volt system, with electronic ignition? (4) How? Love the video.
I used to sell advertising for a weekly newspaper called, "Clay Today" in rural Clay County Florida maybe 14 years ago. Down in the area of Middleburg, I used to drive past an old gray and red Ford tractor that was for sale on the side of the road. Had a model of one of those back in elementary school in the '50s, and have loved them ever since. Would love to have bought that one, but I was doing good to have the old '91 Chevy S-10 I was riding around in ... Such is life. BTW: I was made in 1947, myself. The lot that our family house stood on, was cleared around 1951, with an old gray and red Ford tractor ... I was only four years old but I still see that picture in my head ... and the big yellow grader that paved the street we lived on. I reckon I like big machinery! This was really neat! Those cream and red Fords are gorgeous!! And I'm not a farmer! But guess what? I LOVE to eat!! So you farmers ... Please keep plowin'!!
This is my all time favorite tractor when my great grandfather passed away I inherited our farms first tractor I use it as much as I can my grandpa great grandpa and I restored many tractors together most of the tractors are 3 or 4 times older than me but still pull there wait on the farm
Wow you are a lucky man to have worked with your grandpa and great grandfather. I would have loved to of met mine. Bet you miss the hell outta them. To have the families first tractor WOW.
I worked in a lot of 8N tractors, but never a 2N. The dealership I worked at would trade in the 8n, and it would be sold before we even got it painted, and checked over.
Sad to see that Dwight passed away about 6 months ago. I live in Galesburg and didn’t know about his collection until watching this. Would have been neat to have had a tour of his collection.
Great video, I learned to drive on an 8n when I was 5 years old. Would have to sit in someone's lap and get them to operate the clutch. I couldn't reach the peddles.
I wish my dad would've kept his Ford 671. I loved driving that tractor. The Select-O-Speed shifter made it so easy to operate, and the diesel engine was a tough li'l cuss.
2ns were made ONLY during ww11 and had steel wheels and a hand crank engine cause all rubber and copper went for the war effort .! From 1941 thru 1945.
Actually the 2 is because they were started being built in 1942 and ran till 1947. 8N's started in 1948. That's were to "2" and the "8" come from. I know people with 9N's and 8N's also and have compared the differences. 9's and 2's are very similar. 8's have more differences 9's started in 1939-1941. Non of the tractors I've seen have hand cranks, and there's a dealer near me with 6 or 7 of these classics for sale. Most are beat up but one was restored.
Harry Ferguson hasn’t received the Credit that He deserves for the development of the Ferguson System which is the Three Point Hitch. It is still in use today on various Brands. Although on a much larger scale, the principle is still the same. Credit should be given where Credit is very much deserved. Fergieman
I just saw some comments, didn't know of the passing on, until now. Still hoping for some tractor help, from anyone knowledgeable about tractors and willing to help me figure this out. Thank you.
They started making the 9N in 1939. They started making the 2N in 1942. They started making the 8N in 1948. The N series ended when they started making the Golden Jubilee in 1953.
Are you sure these metal gadget wheels are not on backwards.it seems it would make more sense if the right wheel would be installed on the left and vice versa.just my thoughts.?.
There is no way that a 2N will reach those speeds. With no axillary transmission the 2N will go around 10 maybe 12 mph. With a axillary transmission in gear you may get another 5 mph or so out of it. The info he gave was more likely for a 8N
My grandpa gave me his 9N. I remember him teaching me how to drive it, bushhog and hooking sleds to it at winter and having a blast.
RIP Dwight. I had the pleasure to meet Dwight and buy some stuff from him for my Ford restoration. He was a great guy with an impressive collection!!!
Fantastic video, thanks for saving these old work horses, wish I could see them in person
With a lot of these videos being 20 to 25 years old it's sad to know a lot of these great guys are gone, Dwight, Darius Harms, Herb Wessel, John Hedgepeth, Lavern Grief, Walter Keller, Don Hershey, JR Gyger and others I'm certainly forgetting about, may they all RIP.
It’s interesting to see that how farmers all over world are connected with a common name and that is ford ..here in India its a still very famous among farmers ..my grandfather bought a ford 3600 model in 1982 and he always was proud of his tractor .its sad to see that ford left the tractor section
Very nice collection of beautiful Fords.
I love those ford n tractors along with the ferguson te 20 tractor 😁
I have a 641 that has been in the family since 1958 that i use all the time.still looks and runs like it did when new
I am not a Ford car buff. Even so, I give Ford full credit for their tractors and trucks.
Love these Fords!
Wife just surprised me yesterday and got me a 46 2 n tractor for Christmas....runs great but needs a paint job
If it wasn’t for Ferguson and World War II Ford would never had made these tractors with 3 points linkage. Thank you for sharing your amazing video
So many ford fans just never mention ferguson.. I see an 8n and all i see is a TEA20
Carsten Anderson - ford made tractors with 3 point hitch long before ww11 ! 9n was first then 2n during the war and then the 8n . The 2n was made without rubber tires and a hand crank motor because all copper went for the war effort as well as rubber.
Ford used Harry Fergusson's patent Draft Control Hydraulics under licence from Fergusson. This was a great improvement on Three Point Linkage Hydraulics fitted to earlier tractors
@@skylinevspec000. The 8N and the TE and TO20 series Tractors both started in late 1947 . Harry Ferguson took His Patented Hitch system away from Ford to use on the TO20. Ford went ahead and continued using it anyway. Ferguson sued but, due to the inefficiency of a Court it wasn’t settled until 1952. At this point, the Court ordered Ford to stop production of the 8N. Had Ford abided by Harry Ferguson’s order, the 8N series would’ve never been built.
Fergieman
I have a Ford 41300s utility tractor with a front end loader and a Wain-Roy backhoe. Inline gas 4 cylinder engine plus it is a 12 speed! One center shift 4 speed lever and a left side shift lever; low, medium, high (12 speeds). No rear three point hitch, PTO, and no internal parts for the hitch. Backhoe attaches by clamps. This tractor, engine block, left side stamp reads 41300 S and under that (looks to me as) 58132 ◇. It now has a alternator, exhaust system, carburetor, and the air filter all on the left side. On the right side of the engine is (I think) the power steering pump, oil filler tube, distributor, coil, resistor, and battery. Also, feet running boards, two separate brake pedals on the right and press down on clutch pedal on the left side. This tractor seat has a coil spring and a metal flip forward hinge. Seat is also square shaped with seat pad and separate back pad. Tires are 16.9-24, forerunner, R-4, QH601, nylon tubeless, with ice chains. Missing rear fenders and hood style, is the long "bump" from front to back. There is also a brush bar on front (protects the grill and radiator. And below the brush bar is a rock guard, it rounds underneath; both guards are attached to the loader frame.
Questions: (1) What can you tell me about this tractor? I was told it's 1963, 172 ci, 62 hp, 4cyl, gasoline, 4100 series utility tractor. (2) where can I find parts? (3) Can I make this a full 12 volt system, with electronic ignition? (4) How?
Love the video.
I used to sell advertising for a weekly newspaper called, "Clay Today" in rural Clay County Florida maybe 14 years ago. Down in the area of Middleburg, I used to drive past an old gray and red Ford tractor that was for sale on the side of the road. Had a model of one of those back in elementary school in the '50s, and have loved them ever since. Would love to have bought that one, but I was doing good to have the old '91 Chevy S-10 I was riding around in ... Such is life. BTW: I was made in 1947, myself. The lot that our family house stood on, was cleared around 1951, with an old gray and red Ford tractor ... I was only four years old but I still see that picture in my head ... and the big yellow grader that paved the street we lived on. I reckon I like big machinery!
This was really neat! Those cream and red Fords are gorgeous!! And I'm not a farmer! But guess what? I LOVE to eat!! So you farmers ... Please keep plowin'!!
This is my all time favorite tractor when my great grandfather passed away I inherited our farms first tractor I use it as much as I can my grandpa great grandpa and I restored many tractors together most of the tractors are 3 or 4 times older than me but still pull there wait on the farm
Wow you are a lucky man to have worked with your grandpa and great grandfather. I would have loved to of met mine. Bet you miss the hell outta them. To have the families first tractor WOW.
And here I am saving for years just for 1 tractor!
I worked in a lot of 8N tractors, but never a 2N. The dealership I worked at would trade in the 8n, and it would be sold before we even got it painted, and checked over.
Sad to see that Dwight passed away about 6 months ago. I live in Galesburg and didn’t know about his collection until watching this. Would have been neat to have had a tour of his collection.
Great video, I learned to drive on an 8n when I was 5 years old. Would have to sit in someone's lap and get them to operate the clutch. I couldn't reach the peddles.
I wish my dad would've kept his Ford 671. I loved driving that tractor. The Select-O-Speed shifter made it so easy to operate, and the diesel engine was a tough li'l cuss.
sweet tractors, the 40"s was the time for change. thanks.
Very interesting, never saw outside spade wheels like them before
Greetings from Cedar Rapids, Ioway....I haven't heard anyone pronounce Iowa that way in a really long time.
Bravo c'est magnifique
These were the type of man that built this Country the Farmer.
very nice i love you Ford
There was times when I could have used a good tractor. I kind of figured that somebody and had to be collecting all the good ones.
I'm currently restoring a ford 8n
Retro Hero nice I have been looked no for one
Have you made a video about the restoration?
I love ford
anyone know of any drawings for the clutch disengagement contraption as mentioned?
like the 2N I have a 1959 fordson Dexta
I have 58 and 59
I have a 2N, believe it's a 1947. Has Sherman transmission, love that old thing. Very dependable.
2ns were made ONLY during ww11 and had steel wheels and a hand crank engine cause all rubber and copper went for the war effort .! From 1941 thru 1945.
Actually the 2 is because they were started being built in 1942 and ran till 1947. 8N's started in 1948. That's were to "2" and the "8" come from. I know people with 9N's and 8N's also and have compared the differences. 9's and 2's are very similar. 8's have more differences 9's started in 1939-1941. Non of the tractors I've seen have hand cranks, and there's a dealer near me with 6 or 7 of these classics for sale. Most are beat up but one was restored.
@@michaelverwers882 I have a 1947 2N which was the last year of the 2N . 48-52 were 8N
Was *this* what I drove when I was 14? It was made in 1945 or so…. It had a flat-head engine, four cylinders…
Wish Ford would go back into the tractor besiness
What is the real story behind Ford and Ferguson? Did Ford copy Ferguson, or is it the other way around??
@@jhondeere7530 Ford was bought out by New Holland
Way Of the Word WOW! Yes i know that, but Ferguson made the tractor, and Ford made a copy og that.
hello ,, I have a 8n, and love it,,, lot of ford history in my family,, would like to chat with you about implements .. thanks
is that some type of crawler conversion on that ford powermaster
What are those things on the rear wheels?
I Traded a rifle For A 8N with a FRONT Scope,
A Man and a Tractor ,My Mini Farm ROCKS
BECAUSE OF MY LITTLE GRAY TRACTOR.
THANK YOU MR. FERGUSON ! ! !
Harry Ferguson hasn’t received the Credit that He deserves for the development of the Ferguson System which is the Three Point Hitch. It is still in use today on various Brands. Although on a much larger scale, the principle is still the same. Credit should be given where Credit is very much deserved.
Fergieman
That High Range will really make a Bush Hog Hum. It is rough on the Seal so keep the oil or grease checked in the Bush hog.
Depends on the overdrive some of those boxes change your PTO RPM. Most Ns I've used needed to have a lower speed with a 540 PTO to till and such.
Can someone tell me what model tractor that was at 4:30? (The red one).
A ford 6000
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍FORD
I just saw some comments, didn't know of the passing on, until now. Still hoping for some tractor help, from anyone knowledgeable about tractors and willing to help me figure this out. Thank you.
Cool
I have my pops 2n and I have a golden jubilee and naa
Good
So, was 1947 the first year of the N series ?
Dandahermit Seals 39 was the first year I believe
@@darrylsouthern1346 Kool. Thanks.
They started making the 9N in 1939. They started making the 2N in 1942. They started making the 8N in 1948. The N series ended when they started making the Golden Jubilee in 1953.
1939 was
Are you sure these metal gadget wheels are not on backwards.it seems it would make more sense if the right wheel would be installed on the left and vice versa.just my thoughts.?.
I agree
Front axel
My ford god
Are Ford had running boards under peddles
9N and 2N had pegs like seen here. 8Ns introduced factory floor boards.
They were a common accessory though.
Imagine if they can figure a way to make these old ones that dont work well and turn it into an electric Teslas that drive itself...
There is no way that a 2N will reach those speeds. With no axillary transmission the 2N will go around 10 maybe 12 mph. With a axillary transmission in gear you may get another 5 mph or so out of it. The info he gave was more likely for a 8N
True
That is a Sherman tranny it has low and high range but i have only seen them on 8ns
Front axel 2n
Very nice, repair to 8n front axel
Repairs to front axel of 9n tractor
@@tracytryan1546 what are you saying
Hey lads there all ferguson tractors with a ford engine
sand tracks are on the wrong sides...
Re branded ferguson 20
A grey Ford? Fergys were grey and Fords blue.
LDN Wholesale 9Ns and 2Ns were dark gray enamel. Ford didn’t start painting tractors blue until 1962.
@@jackstacey7519 p6 were blue. When did they come out? Very early fifties. And the first Fordson major
Your step wheels are swapped, the left one in on the right wheel... Unprofessional..
there aint no such thing as sand tracks ever made for 9n them are fake
Companies made a lot of attachments back in the day for them