Model year: 1947Date Purchased: 1999-10-19Number of Hours:
"Tractor is reliable as long as I run the carburetor dry after every use. Only has approximately 22 HP so power is limited. Very adequate for maintaining a gravel road with the box blade attached to the rear of the tractor."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: East to operate.Cons: Minimal power.Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 AcresLocation: USA TXI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Good Little Tractor with Features Well Ahead of It's Time
4.2
Posted 05/02/2014
by Dean
Model year: 1946Date Purchased: 1998-05-15Number of Hours: many
"PROS: This tractor is incredibly easy to work on and has proven to be very reliable. I have had few issues with this tractor during the time I have owned it.
The tractor is ergonomically designed and the basic layout is used in compact tractor design today. The three point hitch is a concept integrated into this tractor that is also used in many tractors today.
Considering the amount of time Ford put into designing the original 9N tractor (less than a year from concept to production), the functionality and durability is outstanding. My tractor has the Ford 3-speed transmission with the Sherman Bros. Step-up transmission, giving the tractor 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.
CONS: Six volt system has difficulty getting the tractor started in cold weather. It helps to disengage the clutch to reduce the drag created from the cold oil in the transmission case. I am considering a 12-volt conversion."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: PROS: This tractor is incredibly easy to work on and has proven to be very reliable. I have had few issues with this tractor during the time I have owned it. The tractor is ergonomically designed and the basic layout is used in compact tractor design today. The three point hitch is a concept integrated into this tractor that is also used in many tractors today. Considering the amount of time Ford put into designing the original 9N tractor (less than a year from concept to production), the functionality and durability is outstanding. My tractor has the Ford 3-speed transmission with the Sherman Bros. step-up transmission, giving the tractor 6 forward and 2 reverse gears.Cons: CONS: Six volt system has difficulty getting the tractor started in cold weather. It helps to disengage the clutch to reduce the drag created from the cold oil in the transmission case. I am considering a 12-volt conversion.Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 AcresLocation: USA MII also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
2N Restore
4.2
Posted 04/11/2014
by Robert Scott
Model year: 0Date Purchased: 2009-04-22Number of Hours:
"Restoring 1942 2N ford rebuilt the engine replaced seals in rear axles PTO seal. Currently painting it and it has Sherman high low transmission."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Very easy to work on.Cons: Only 3-speed transmission.Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 AcresLocation: USA COI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Ford 2N
4.2
Posted 09/07/2013
by bruce trescott
Model year: 1946Date Purchased: 2013-09-09Number of Hours:
"Probably paid too much at $1,700, but the selling point was that it started so quickly that i never heard the starter."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Starts quick.Cons: Tires rotten, brakes poor.Type of User: Homeowner 10-50 AcresLocation: USA CAI also considered buying: Farmall Cub, Gibson D REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Ford 2N
5.0
Posted 01/16/2013
by Brian
Model year: 1947Date Purchased: 2013-01-12Number of Hours: 0
"Will be picking tractor up in a week or so once I arrange transportation. It has been sitting for a couple years but was maintained well before it was parked."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Includes 5 foot woods finish mower.Cons: Been sitting a couple years, outside but maintained well before it was parked.Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 AcresLocation: USA VAI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Family Farm Tractor
5.0
Posted 12/29/2012
by Terry Samsa
Model year: 1944Date Purchased: 1985-08-04Number of Hours: 0
"This tractor was bought used in 1965 by my father for use on a 40 acre Hobby Farm. He had the engine overhauled and the tractor painted. It was used for many chores around the farm but what it did best was plow the potato field and gardens. My mother gave me the tractor in 1985. Dad passed away in 1983.
I use it mostly to plow snow. The Dearborn plow was sold soon after Dad died along with most of the other implements. I restored it in 2012 and am currently keeping my eyes open for a Dearborn plow locally."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Easy to operate.Cons: Lack of live hydraulics.Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 AcresLocation: USA MNI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS
Ford 2n: A Great Little Tractor.
4.8
Posted 08/09/2010
by rjs
Model year: 1946Date Purchased: 2009-11-14Number of Hours: 0
"I've used my tractor for a number of tasks. I've plowed and disked with it. Mine has a good loader that I've used for scooping and piling manure. The PTO and 3pt work great. It's currently 64 years old and runs about as good as it did new."
REVIEWER'S ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Pros: Very hhandy and versitile tractor. Among the first to have 3pt. For the most part easy to work on.Cons: The worst design flaw (in my opinion), the distributer is hard to get to (in the front of the motor behind the fan). The seals on the rear wheels on mine leak (It's a major project to fix).Type of User: Homeowner 1-10 AcresLocation: USA MNI also considered buying: REVIEWER'S PHOTOS