8N vs 641

[Plumbroke200]

I just bought an old 8N with a non- mounted loader in rough shape and soon after I bought it I came across a 641 in comparable condition. I am leaning to the upgrade as the cost of both was really cheep and I won’t get hurt either way. With power steering and live hydraulics I thought the 641 would be a better use of my time bringing it up to a good working condition. I realize this is an 8n board but would like your opinions. For reference I paid $1350 for the 8N with loader and the 641 is starting at $1500 and I expect to get a little off that. Both run, no smoke and lots of little things wrong but I look forward to fixing that part soon as my pole barn gets finished. I have not decided if I will fix up the basics on the 8N before I sell if I go that route but either way I expect to make a little on whichever one I sell. I already anticipate not putting the loader on and expect some repairs on the steering because of the load the loader put on it prior to it being taken off.

I look forward to your opinions
Mike

Keeping both is not really an option as I already have two other tractors a Farmall Cub family owned since new that I won't ever get rid of and an Oliver 550 which has been so dependable I won't get rid of it until one of these is completely fixed up. By the way I only have 3 acres and I figure one tractor per acre is enough (at least for now)

 

[Tom N MS]

I'd jump Fast at the 641..

 

[Anonymous-0]

641 dont even hesitate all being equal

 

[HCooke]

As a point of reference. I have both models. The 641 is stronger and live hydraulics is definitely a plus. You will do a lot more work easier with the 641.

 

[old]

To me it would be a no brainier. The 8N at 23 HP or the 641 at 31HP and live hyds. The 641 is almost twice the tractor and over all built better then the old 8N is

 

[Ultradog MN]

Dittos to what Old says.

 

[souNdguy]

Get the 641.. as the others said.. it's essentially an updated NAA with better rear hubs and hyd pump..

has the same feeling 4 spd the 8n has.. and more ponies.. and is newer... better hyds than the 8n.

soundguy

 

[nondem]

BLASPHEMER!!!!!

 

[larry cook]

i have an 8n, and a 640. the n i passed down to my wife and son to use, once i used the 640 i guess i was spoiled. wouldn"t want to go back to the n, even though it is a great tractor.
larry cook

 

[Plumbroke200]

bought the 641 now it will be three weeks before I can play with it since I am traveling. Thanks for the inputs. It doesn't have the three point arms, any idea what model arms will work on it and best way to find some?

mike