I remember back about 10 years ago I was thinking about buying an 8n. I had a 960 that I liked. Seemed as those the prices were around 3000 or so and could actually buy a 900 ford cheaper. just never could justify paying that much for one. now it seems the prices around here are around 1500 or so even some down around 600. I did buy one for 500. didn't run but was a nice tractor. didn't take much to fix it but after running my 960 there was no comparison. my question is how are the prices in other parts of the country. I live in central Missouri. my experience with the 8ns were a great learning curve. re-alize now I wont buy another though.
Every couple of years Ford updated some part of their tractors because they sorely needed it. Your 900 has several years of improvements in it. Of coarse the improvements got out of hand later, that's why we like older tractors. 8n's around here set on a $1800 price for 30 years if running and in working order but there was always somebody that would paint over dirt and grease and get $2500??
doublebass73
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I live in New Hampshire, prices are all over the map for N tractors. Some people think a paint job suddenly makes them worth $5000 and others can be found in decent running condition for $1000 to $1500.
There's no comparison between an N and a 960. I've been looking for an 860, they don't come up for sale that much around here. I missed out on one last summer, asking price was $2000. If I find an 860 or an 850 I'd still keep my 9N, they're great light duty tractors for the money.
There's no comparison between an N and a 960. I've been looking for an 860, they don't come up for sale that much around here. I missed out on one last summer, asking price was $2000. If I find an 860 or an 850 I'd still keep my 9N, they're great light duty tractors for the money.
Ultradog MN
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- Location
- Twin Cities
From the time they came out to the present the Ns have always been entry level tractors.
They had a lot of flaws. The early ones had goofy brake pedals, no drawbar (imagine that) and up till 1950 they all had that despicable front mount distributor.
Some of those flaws were corrected but the 8Ns still had the worst reverse speed ever put in a tractor and none of the small Fords - all the way into the 1980s - had decent brakes.
What the Ns did have going for them was the 3 point hitch. The 3 point made them useful beyond any comparably powered tractor and that usefulness continues today.
Around here N values peaked about 10 years ago.
What was a $2500 tractor then is an $1800 tractor today.
Not only have Ns declined in value but all old tractors have declined.
Compare the value of a decent Farmall H, Allis WD, JD B, or Case DC and the Ns have held their value pretty well.
But Ns are still flawed, entry level tractors and always will be.
A lot of folks here think I'm just an N basher because I'm willing to point out what I think is the short sightedness of buying an N for $2000 when you can buy a 600 for $2800.
But, it's not my money after all.
You can bring a fish to water but you can't make them eat hay - or however that saying goes.
They had a lot of flaws. The early ones had goofy brake pedals, no drawbar (imagine that) and up till 1950 they all had that despicable front mount distributor.
Some of those flaws were corrected but the 8Ns still had the worst reverse speed ever put in a tractor and none of the small Fords - all the way into the 1980s - had decent brakes.
What the Ns did have going for them was the 3 point hitch. The 3 point made them useful beyond any comparably powered tractor and that usefulness continues today.
Around here N values peaked about 10 years ago.
What was a $2500 tractor then is an $1800 tractor today.
Not only have Ns declined in value but all old tractors have declined.
Compare the value of a decent Farmall H, Allis WD, JD B, or Case DC and the Ns have held their value pretty well.
But Ns are still flawed, entry level tractors and always will be.
A lot of folks here think I'm just an N basher because I'm willing to point out what I think is the short sightedness of buying an N for $2000 when you can buy a 600 for $2800.
But, it's not my money after all.
You can bring a fish to water but you can't make them eat hay - or however that saying goes.
I've had my 8N for 30+ years and I will keep it as long as I can. That said I also have a 2600 diesel so I know the difference between an N series and a later more powerful tractor.
Yesterday ate an automotive swap meet someone had a 51 8N in pretty good condition without a Sherman and with good tires. They were asking $2500 but I am sure it could have been bought for less with cash. Under 2k is usual price for a good N series. Under 1k for a rough one.
Yesterday ate an automotive swap meet someone had a 51 8N in pretty good condition without a Sherman and with good tires. They were asking $2500 but I am sure it could have been bought for less with cash. Under 2k is usual price for a good N series. Under 1k for a rough one.
Prices for almost all (of course, there are exceptions) antique tractors have plummeted over the past 10-12 years and will not come back.
I sold a 51 8N with Sherman combination last summer for $2,500 but it was an exception. I have a 52 with Sherman that I would not sell for $3,500 but it is even more of an exception.
Most people are very happy to get $1,500 for an 8N and $1,000 for a 9/2N in my area.
Dean
I sold a 51 8N with Sherman combination last summer for $2,500 but it was an exception. I have a 52 with Sherman that I would not sell for $3,500 but it is even more of an exception.
Most people are very happy to get $1,500 for an 8N and $1,000 for a 9/2N in my area.
Dean
Just did a CL search around the DFW area. for a running 8N, prices run from 850 - 2600. Seems the average for a running, driving 8N are just around $1800. Parts or non-runners are well below $1000. 9N seems about the same. However, interesting to note that there were several 9N restored, or at least fresh paint which were asking over $3000.
Jim.ME
Well-known Member
- Location
- central ME
Did you notice this is a thread from 2019 and Pinball the original poster was last seen/ hasn't signed in since 2024?
Jim.ME
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- Location
- central ME
No problem, just wondering if you noticed the date of the thread.
ErikL97
Member
- Location
- North Carolina
I got mine for 1800, it was running with no leaks everything worked. Only thing is it was having issues and the guy got rid of it. I’ve seen them around here go about 3,000-3,500 for a decent running one.
HarryVanderpool
Member
- Location
- Salem, Oregon
Paid $1000.00 for our 2N in 1987. Paid $1000.00 for our 8n (The Junk Pile) in 2008.
If the seller cannot remember when it had a valve job, it is going to need a valve job. Maybe much, MUCH more.
If the seller cannot remember when it had a valve job, it is going to need a valve job. Maybe much, MUCH more.
Mad Farmer
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- Location
- Northeast
I checked local CL.
Only one 2N listed. Looks to have been outside quite a while, missing steering wheel, radiator.....? Only one picture. Rear tires ~%50, bald track tires on front. For parts/repair $500. Looks ugly.
Nearby state CL a nice restored 2N but seller asking $7900. WTF?
Me?
I got my 9N in 1985-6? For $1000. Everything worked except lights (wiring needed work), no leaks, good tires, had a 1-wire 3-brush car/truck generator. Came with:tire chains, scoop bucket, Ferguson 2-bot plow and springtooth harrow, drawbar and stays, rear back blade, 3pt stabilizer bars.
Seller thought motor was shot as fouling plugs within 1/2 hour. Had crud and 2" water in bottom of oil filter. I cleaned that and it ran fine. Distributor had all OEM Ford parts in it. I've not had to go inside the motor since, by time oil is down it is time to change it.
Motor had been worked on prior. When I replaced manifold a few years later I found adjustable lifters when I took the valve cover off. Valves were noisy but quiet after adjustment. Not sure if it had had a ring job/pistons in addition to valve job? I knew original and 2nd owner I bought it from, they had always had Ford dealer do the work. I also became friends with that dealer/mechanic. He told me my tractor was the 2nd one his father ever sold in 1940. He since retired and closed up shop.
I bought a 5' Howse rotary cutter, ORC, and limiter chains for $500 back then too. It is still cutting but has seen the welder a few times. Added a $200 trailer made from a S10 chevy rear frame/bed. So $1700 1980s dollars, with new cutter and homemade trailer
I have replaced/rebuilt and fixed lot of stuff: rebuilt carb, replaced generator with rebuilt OEM tractor generator, new manifold + 2 mufflers, replaced most wiring and fixed lights, starter switch, new steering wheel shaft, new rims/tires, new starter from NH dealer, a few batteries and genny cutouts. 40 years worth of stuff.
Clutch starting sticking after it sat a while but weighting the pedal down when parked has alleviated that problem. It has cut my fields, skidded logs and dragged brush, pulled the trailer, plowed my garden and pushed the snow.
Not pretty but still runs good.
Only one 2N listed. Looks to have been outside quite a while, missing steering wheel, radiator.....? Only one picture. Rear tires ~%50, bald track tires on front. For parts/repair $500. Looks ugly.
Nearby state CL a nice restored 2N but seller asking $7900. WTF?
Me?
I got my 9N in 1985-6? For $1000. Everything worked except lights (wiring needed work), no leaks, good tires, had a 1-wire 3-brush car/truck generator. Came with:tire chains, scoop bucket, Ferguson 2-bot plow and springtooth harrow, drawbar and stays, rear back blade, 3pt stabilizer bars.
Seller thought motor was shot as fouling plugs within 1/2 hour. Had crud and 2" water in bottom of oil filter. I cleaned that and it ran fine. Distributor had all OEM Ford parts in it. I've not had to go inside the motor since, by time oil is down it is time to change it.
Motor had been worked on prior. When I replaced manifold a few years later I found adjustable lifters when I took the valve cover off. Valves were noisy but quiet after adjustment. Not sure if it had had a ring job/pistons in addition to valve job? I knew original and 2nd owner I bought it from, they had always had Ford dealer do the work. I also became friends with that dealer/mechanic. He told me my tractor was the 2nd one his father ever sold in 1940. He since retired and closed up shop.
I bought a 5' Howse rotary cutter, ORC, and limiter chains for $500 back then too. It is still cutting but has seen the welder a few times. Added a $200 trailer made from a S10 chevy rear frame/bed. So $1700 1980s dollars, with new cutter and homemade trailer
I have replaced/rebuilt and fixed lot of stuff: rebuilt carb, replaced generator with rebuilt OEM tractor generator, new manifold + 2 mufflers, replaced most wiring and fixed lights, starter switch, new steering wheel shaft, new rims/tires, new starter from NH dealer, a few batteries and genny cutouts. 40 years worth of stuff.
Clutch starting sticking after it sat a while but weighting the pedal down when parked has alleviated that problem. It has cut my fields, skidded logs and dragged brush, pulled the trailer, plowed my garden and pushed the snow.
Not pretty but still runs good.
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ChrisFromCLE
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Non-farmer
Well-known Member
LOL. WTF indeed.
rossow (mn)
Member
It would be really nice in a thread like this if respondents would tell where "here" is. Prices on many things, not just Fords, often vary greatly from one part of the country to another, Saying you can buy an 8N "around here" for X dollars isn't too helpful beyond a very general sense. Nobody needs a street address, but at least a state would be good.
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