Posted by oldtanker on August 05, 2012 at 09:23:32 from (66.228.255.239):
I love you guys who bash the Ford N series. I own 2 8N's and love em. Paired to the right implement they are an economical and handy tractor. One of the reasons they are so popular is because you can still buy new implements for them. Now I will be the first to tell you that they has some issues too. The brakes leave a good deal to be desired but if the axle seals are good and the brakes are in good condition they work OK. By 1948 when the 8N came out Ford should have gone to an OHV engine. Compaired to anything IH was making at the time the hydraulics were OK but not fantastic. The Front mount dizzy is a pain. When the steering is adjusted correctly they are easy to operate, easy to get off and on and will do a good deal of work.....just not real fast. The biggest fault with the 8N is the gearing for 1st and R....just way too fast. I'd rather spend a day on an 8N than an hour on a WEF M. Have one of those too. Thing is designed for a midget with strong arms. I raked straw with it just the other day. After about 4 hours my knees hurt cause I'm cramped on that darn thing at 6'5". My back hurt cause of the bouncing....and single up only slow hydraulics.....Both of my 8N's and the M are all 1948 tractors.
I see H's and M's sell around here for 800 and up......I see N's start at 1700 and up. Wonder why that is if "everyone is trying to get rid of them".
On the subject of worst.....MM U. PTO right between your feet, yer hanging out over that ground when seated and tuff steering.
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