Posted by Bob on February 02, 2009 at 14:00:07 from (69.178.228.68):
In Reply to: Ford 9N posted by scott bennett on February 02, 2009 at 13:45:41:
If you are set on getting one of the little bassets, to USE, look for an 8N instead.
Slightly more HP. 4-spd tranny instead of 3-spd.
The 8N's have position control on the 3-point, allowing an implement (rotary cutter, for example) to be held at a fixed height.
STILL no PS or live PTO or live hydraulics, though.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the N's as collectors items or toys, but they lack MUCH of what a tractor is expected to be nowadays.
There's lots of other choices... slightly newer Fords, small Allises, and so forth. I'm a Deere guy, but finding a little Deere utility in the 40HP range will set you back some SERIOUS bucks.
I have a little IH 424 Diesel I call my "8N on steroids".
My little 424... a WORKER, NOT a "LOOKER".
It has almost TWICE the HP of an "N", live hydraulics, live PTO, and power steering. All in a "footprint" almost the exact size of an "N".
So, keep an open mind and see what else is available in your area and it's features.
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