Ford 2N tractor specifications

1942 - 1947

1942 - 1947 N SeriesUtility tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Original price:$1,120
The Ford 2N was a variation on the 9N introduced due to World War II. By designating a new model, Ford was able bypass wartime restrictions on price. The 2N has some component changes due to wartime shortages. The battery and alternator were eliminated, and replaced with a magneto and hand-crank start. Also, steel wheels became standard equipment.

Ford 2N Power

Ford 2N Power Drawbar (claimed):12 hp
8.9 kW
PTO (claimed):23 hp
17.2 kW

Ford 2N Engine

Ford 2N Engine Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline Fuel tank:10 gal
37.9 L
Engine details ...

1942 - 1947

N Series

Utility tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
gasoline
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:	119.7 ci 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.188x3.75 inches 81 x 95 mm
Compression:	6.0 : 1
Rated RPM:	2000
Torque:	84 lb-ft 113.9 Nm
Torque RPM:	1500
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	6
Coolant capacity:	12 qts 11.4 L
Sparkplug gap:	0.025 inches 0.635 mm
Point gap:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm
Intake valve clearance:	0.010-0.020 inches 0.254 mm cold
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.014-0.016 inches 0.356 mm cold

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

Oil capacity:	6 qts 5.7 L
Oil change:	200 h

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
Steering:manual
Brakes:differential mechanical drum
Cab:Open operator station
Transmission:3-speed
Transmission details ...

1942 - 1947

N Series

Utility tractor

Transmission

Transmission:

sliding gear

Gears:

3 forward and 1 reverse

Oil capacity:

20 qts
18.9 L

Oil type:

32oF [0oC]↑	: SAE90 GL1
32oF [0oC]↓	: SAE80 GL1

32oF [0oC] ↑

32oF [0oC]↑	: SAE90 GL1
32oF [0oC]↓	: SAE80 GL1

Speeds

Speeds
Speeds with 10x28 rear tires.

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:1
Rear lift:800 lbs
362 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:transmission
Rear RPM:545 (1.125)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Weight:3070 lbs
1392 kg
Front tire:4.00-19
Rear tire:10.00x28
Full dimensions and tires ...

1942 - 1947

N Series

Utility tractor

Ford 2N Tires

Ford 2N Tires
Ag front:	4.00-19
Ag rear:	10.00x28

Dimensions

Dimensions
Length:	115 inches 292 cm
Width:	64 inches 162 cm
Height:	52 inches 132 cm
Weight:	3070 lbs 1392 kg
Ground clearance:	13 inches 33 cm
Front tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm
Rear tread:	48 to 76 inches 121 to 193 cm

2N Serial Numbers

2N Serial Numbers Location:On the engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter.
photo of 2N serial number
1942:9N99047
1943:9N105412
1944:9N126575
1945:9N170018
1946:9N198767
1947:9N258540
Final:9N306221

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