Overview
The Fordson N is a farm tractor produced in Cork, Ireland, from 1929 to 1945, weighing 3,600 lbs with a 63-inch wheelbase. It features a 267 cubic inch four-cylinder engine available in kerosene and gasoline configurations, paired with a three-speed gear transmission. This model is equipped with an open operator station, manual steering, and a hand-crank starter system.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Fueling:
The 4.4L engine is equipped with a Zenith IN5F carburetor and Bosch magneto, with the gasoline version tested at 29.09 hp belt power and the kerosene version rated at 21 hp.
Tested Drawbar and Pull Capacity:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test results, the kerosene model reached a maximum pull of 3,289 lbs, while the gasoline model achieved a tested drawbar performance of 18.30 hp.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
The tractor utilizes a two-wheel drive system with three forward gears and one reverse gear, operating on a standard-tread chassis with 42x12 steel rear tires.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor |
|---|---|
| Factories | Cork, Ireland |
| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
| Original price | GPB156 (1935 steel ) |
Engine
| Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) / 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
|---|---|
| Description | Ford / kerosene / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Ford / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 267 ci (4.4 L) / 267 ci (4.4 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-4-3 / 1-2-4-3 |
| Fuel system | Zenith IN5F carburetor |
| Power | 21 hp (15.7 kW) / 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 1100 / 1100 |
| Starter type | hand-crank / hand-crank |
| Engine type | Ford 4.4L 4-cyl kerosene / Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Ford 4.4L 4-cyl kerosene / Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Belt (tested) | 29.09 hp (21.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 18.30 hp (13.6 kW) |
| Plows | 2 *14-inch |
Transmission
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 3-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
|---|---|
| Description | Manual steering |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Electrical
| Charging system | Bosch magneto |
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Dimensions & Tires
| Height | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Weight | 3600 lbs (1632 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Width | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Rear tire | 42x12 |
| Weight | 3600 lbs (1632 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
| Ag rear | 42x12 steel |
Fordson N Serial Numbers
| 1929 | 747682 |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 757369 |
| 1931 | 772565 |
| 1932 | 776066 |
| 1933 | 779154 |
| 1934 | 781967 |
| 1935 | 785548 |
| 1936 | 794703 |
| 1937 | 807581 |
| 1938 | 826779 |
| 1939 | 837826 |
| 1940 | 854238 |
| 1941 | 874914 |
| 1942 | 897624 |
| 1943 | 925274 |
| 1944 | 957574 |
| 1945 | 975419 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Serial number below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 173
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 23.24 hp (17.3 kW) |
| Description | Kerosene 3-speed 2WDMarch 11 - April 8, 1930Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 173 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 1 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 13.60 hp (10.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,289 lbs (1491 kg) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 174
| Belt fuel use (max) | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) |
|---|---|
| Belt power (max) | 29.09 hp (21.7 kW) |
| Description | Gasoline 3-speed 2WDMarch 20 - April 10, 1930Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 174 file / Drawbar performance / Gear 2 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
| Max power | 18.30 hp (13.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 3,202 lbs (1452 kg) |
Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 173: kerosene 3-speed 2WD / NTTL 174: gasoline 3-speed 2WD |
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