Overview
The Ford 2N is a 2WD utility tractor manufactured in Dearborn, Michigan, from 1942 to 1947 with an original price of $1,120. It is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder gasoline engine that produces a claimed 23.87 hp on the belt and 16.90 hp at the drawbar. The mechanical configuration includes a 3-speed gear transmission, manual steering, and a 6V positive ground electrical system.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Output:
The 119.7 ci liquid-cooled engine is rated at 2000 RPM and produces 84 lb-ft of torque at 1500 RPM while utilizing a 10-gallon fuel tank.
Transmission and PTO Configuration:
The powertrain consists of a three-speed gear transmission with a transmission-driven rear PTO rated at 545 RPM.
Chassis and Lift Specifications:
This 3070 lb tractor features a Type 1 rear hitch with a lift capacity of 800 lbs and an adjustable rear tread width between 48 and 76 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Dearborn, Michigan, USA |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Original price | $1,120 |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 2.0L 4-cyl gasoline |
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| Fuel tank | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.188x3.75 inches (81 x 95 mm) |
| Compression | 6.0 : 1 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 qts (11.4 L) |
| Description | Ford / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 119.7 ci (2.0 L) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.015 inches*Cold (0.381 mm) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches*Cold (0.381 mm) |
| Point gap | 0.015 inches (0.381 mm) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Sparkplug gap | 0.025 inches (0.635 mm) |
| Starter volts | 6 |
| Torque | 84 lb-ft (113.9 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Oil capacity | 6 qts (5.7 L) |
| Oil change | 200 h |
| Belt (claimed) | 23.87 hp (17.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 16.90 hp (12.6 kW) |
Transmission
| 32oF [0oC]↑ | : SAE90 GL1 |
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| 32oF [0oC]↓ | : SAE80 GL1 |
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Oil type | 32oF [0oC]↑ : SAE90 GL1 32oF [0oC]↓ : SAE80 GL1 ([0oC][0oC]) |
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station |
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| Description | Manual steering / Differential mechanical drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 800 lbs (362 kg) |
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| Rear Type | 1 |
PTO
| Rear PTO | transmission |
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| Rear PTO Type | 545 (1.125) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 6 |
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| Charging amps | 16 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging volts | 6 |
| Ground | positive |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
| Height | 52 inches (132 cm) |
| Length | 115 inches (292 cm) |
| Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm) |
| Weight | 3070 lbs (1392 kg) |
| Width | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-19 |
| Rear tire | 10.00x28 |
| Weight | 3070 lbs (1392 kg) |
| Ag front | 4.00-19 |
| Ag rear | 10.00x28 |
2N Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number stamped into te engine block, left-hand side, just behind oil filter. |
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2N Serial Numbers
| 1942 | 9N99047 |
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| 1943 | 9N105412 |
| 1944 | 9N126575 |
| 1945 | 9N170018 |
| 1946 | 9N198767 |
| 1947 | 9N258540 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 9N306221 |
Links
| Description | N Tractor Club: official site |
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References
| Description | Owner's Manual Ford Tractor with Ferguson System |
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Speeds
| Description | Speeds with 10x28 rear tires. |
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