Ford 9N tractor specifications

1939 - 1942

1939 - 1942 N SeriesUtility tractor

Series:

Series:9N2N ↓

1942 - 1947

N Series

Utility 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 ...

Mechanical

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

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 ...

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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Links

Links
N Tractor Club: official site

Electrical

Electrical
Ground:	positive
Charging system:	generator
Charging amps:	16
Charging volts:	6
Battery volts:	6

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Utility tractor
Factory:Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Total built:99,002
Original price:$585 (1939 )

Ford 9N Power

Ford 9N Power Drawbar (claimed):12.68 hp
9.5 kW
Belt (claimed):20.29 hp
15.1 kW
Plows:2 (14-inch)
Drawbar (tested):16.31 hp
12.2 kW
Belt (tested):23.56 hp
17.6 kW
power test details ...

1939 - 1942

N Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	9N
	2N ↓

Nebraska Tractor Test 339

Nebraska Tractor Test 339
Gasoline 3-speed 2WD April 9 - 18, 1940 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 339 file
Belt power (max):	23.56 hp 17.6 kW
Belt fuel use (max):	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	16.31 hp 12.2 kW
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull:	2,236 lbs 1014 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Ford 9N Engines

Ford 9N Engines Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate Fuel tank:10 gal
37.9 L
Engine details ...

1939 - 1942

N Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	9N
	2N ↓

Engines overview

Engines overview
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline
Ford 2.0L 4-cyl distillate

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
Air cleaner:	oil bath
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:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm *Cold
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.015 inches 0.381 mm *Cold

Engine Oil

Engine Oil

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

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford
distillate
4-cylinder
liquid-cooled
The distillate engine was used on the 9NAN variation, power is about 10% lower than on the 9N.
Displacement:	119.7 ci 2.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	3.188x3.75 inches 81 x 95 mm
Compression:	4.75 : 1
Rated RPM:	2000
Firing order:	1-2-4-3
Starter volts:	6

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 shoe
Cab:Open operator station
Transmission:3-speed
Transmission details ...

1939 - 1942

N Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	9N
	2N ↓

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

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:I
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 Wheelbase:70 inches
177 cm
Weight:2140 to 2900 pounds
Front tire:4.00-19
Rear tire:8.00-32
Full dimensions and tires ...

1939 - 1942

N Series

Utility tractor

Series:

Series:	9N
	2N ↓

Ford 9N Tires

Ford 9N Tires
Ag front:	4.00-19
Ag rear:	8.00-32

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	70 inches 177 cm
Length:	115 inches 292 cm
Width:	64 inches 162 cm
Height:	52 inches 132 cm
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

Ford 9N Weight

Ford 9N Weight
Shipping:	2140 lbs 970 kg
Operating:	2900 lbs 1315 kg
Ballasted:	3375 lbs 1530 kg

9N Serial Numbers

9N Serial Numbers Location:On the engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter.
photo of 9N serial number
1939:1
1940:10234
1941:45976
1942:89888

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