8N with Tracks

[WhiteStar]

Saw this link on craigslist, hadn't seen anything like it before. High price for me, but a collector might like it.

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/4846732479.html

Enjoy

 

[greywolf224]

Before this winter I passed up on a set of those tracks that were about a 1/10th of that asking price.

Priced way to high even with the tractor attached.

 

[old]

Tracks like that are talked about a lot on here from time to time and seen lots of pictures of them but never seen a tractor in person with them

 

[CameronP]

They're "rare" but not that rare. And they certainly wouldn't make that N worth 12K!

 

[Mr. T. Minnesota]

Forum,
Paid $550.00 for a set of half tracks about 2 years ago. Passed on the idlers because I simply wrap the half tracks around the rear tire. Quite effective. WOP-Way over priced!!!
Mr.T. Minnesota

 

[greywolf224]

(quoted from post at 17:00:16 01/14/15) Forum,
Paid $550.00 for a set of half tracks about 2 years ago. Passed on the idlers because I simply wrap the half tracks around the rear tire. Quite effective. WOP-Way over priced!!!
Mr.T. Minnesota

Very curious. In what manner do you use your tractor with those tracks on?
I was always fascinated with getting a set but after finding them I asked myself what am I really going to use them for other than adding them to my collection of all the junk that I never use.

 

[Tom Bowman]

I'm almost certain that I saw that very tractor about a year ago, at the shop were the restoration and track installation were being done. (I don't think there are very many 8Ns with tracks in the Kansas City area! :wink: )

 

[old]

They would work good if you also had a loader or snow plow sitting up front of the tractor

 

[Ultradog MN]

There were photos of one here a few years ago that had a V8, tracks, modern snow plow and LOTS of chrome but I can't find it now.
Here's one that's been posted before that I like also.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

I used mine for snow removal but they are good in
the mud.

Kirk

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Photo of the tracks

 

[greywolf224]

(quoted from post at 18:52:12 01/14/15) I used mine for snow removal but they are good in
the mud.

Kirk

Figures that you would have a set.

Would like to get a set but can't justify them with having only one 8N. Already a PITA mounting and unmounting a front loader and rear Sherman backhoe.

For the snow I have 2 walk behind gravelly tractors with 36" snow blowers that Dad bought back in the late 60's

 

[tom bleeker]

When i was in high school i worked for a holly farmer . He
had a ford 3000 with tracks worked grat in that nasty
swamp . We would carry wood pallets filled with holly
branches down the rows and load on hay wagon . Iam sure
they would work in muck fields to celery etc

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 18:45:30 01/14/15) There were photos of one here a few years ago that had a V8, tracks, modern snow plow and LOTS of chrome but I can't find it now.
Here's one that's been posted before that I like also.

I'd much rather have the cab ;-)

TOH

 

[touringsedan]

That is not to far from me, but not for that money. Although I would like to have a set of tracks. Anyone have a complete setup for sale?

 

[Mr. T. Minnesota]

G,
Depends on where you live. Being in central Minnesota snow is always a project. I maintain my driveway and several other driveways and a gravel avenue. I also move firewood in snowy conditions. Have used chains and they do not come close to what half tracks will do. There is minimal slippage compared to chains, especially on icy driveways. Half tracks do not get lost between tire lugs. An added benefit is they are heavy enough for extra traction, probably 100 pounds per track. Have used half tracks when ever possible- 50 plus years.
Mr. T. Minnesota

 

[JB in Co]

I saw this one last year looks like I should
have bought it.