How do you tell the year of a tractor serial number?

How do you tell the year of a tractor serial number?

To determine the model year of your 5000 series tractor, locate the 13 digit identification number (tractor serial number). It is located on a black metal tag on the left side of the tractor, above the front axle.

When did Ford stop making tractors?

After the war, all production of the Ford Model 9N tractor was halted. In 1946, the relationship between Harry Ferguson and Ford Motor Company severed. The year 1953 marked the 50-year anniversary which was dubbed the “Golden Jubilee” celebration.

How do I tell what year my Ford tractor is?

The first digit will tell you what year the tractor was built in. Ford tractors have a special system to designate the year of production. The number 5 will refer to the year 1965, the number 6 will refer to the year 1966 and so on.

What years did they make the 9n Ford tractor?

The Ford N-series tractors were a line of farm tractors produced by Ford between 1939 and 1952, spanning the 9N, 2N, and 8N models. The 9N was the first American-made production-model tractor to incorporate Harry Ferguson's three-point hitch system, a design still used on most modern tractors today.

What category is a Ford 8n tractor?

It has a 4 cylinder Ford gas Engine and is available in two wheel drive weighing up to 4043 pounds. View the Ford 8N specs below. The Ford 8N tractor has a Category 1 three point hitch and a claimed pto rated 27.32 hp. The Ford 8N is shown on the left with a rear scrap blade attachment.

What is a live PTO?

A "live" Power Take Off (PTO) is one that can operate independently from all other tractor functions, as long as the engine is running. The engine speed does effect PTO speed, and there is normally a separate clutch to engage and disengage the PTO.

When did Ford and Ferguson split?

September 4, 2016. After the split, and when Ford stopped building the 9N/2N for Harry Ferguson Inc, Ferguson arranged for TE-20s to be imported from England so Ferguson dealers would have a tractor to sell.

What year was the Ford Jubilee made?

1953 Ford Jubilee Specifications. Ford produced the "Golden Jubilee" to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This tractor was only released in 1953 and 1954, succeeding the Ford 8N, and only 128,965 models were built.

How many Ford 8n tractors were built?

The Ford 2N evolved into the Ford 8N, which officially started it's production in 1947 and was made through 1952. Equipped with the Ferguson System three-point hitch and 4-speed transmission, the Ford 8N model was destined to become the top-selling individual tractor of all time in North America.

How much does a Ford 4000 tractor weight?

The Ford 4000 tractor has a category 1and 2 three point hitch and a claimed pto of 46 hp. The Ford 4000 shown to the left with a mower attachment and weighs 3400 pounds.

What years were Ford 2000 tractors made?

Ford 2000 – Featured Tractor. The Ford 2000 model tractor was produced in 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975 in Highland Park, Michigan. It has a 144 ci engine rated at 36 horsepower.

Where is the serial number on a Ford NAA tractor?

All N-Series Tractor Serial Numbers were hand-stamped on the engine block, up high, on the left side above the starter. Look for a flat spot in the casting a few inches back from the oil filter, just below the cylinder head.