age of tractor

[Bob Trojan]

I have a 9N tractor with a serial number that looks like 9N11075S or 110752 or 11075Z.
I was wondering if anyone could confirn the serial number and give me the age of the machine. It has a high and low range control plus 3 speed

 

[Bruce (VA)]

Because of the fact that engines are interchangeable, it's very difficult to "date" the entire tractor by the engine serial number. The number (110,752) makes it an early 1943 2N. But, to date the rest of the tractor, check out John Smith's ID page for more info:

http://home.att.net/~jmsmith45/identify.htm
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[Dell (WA)]

Bob........congratulation, you have the "braggin' rights" to a 1943 2N engine s/n: 9N110752. All 2N engines s/n start with 9N. Iff'n yer Sherman hi-lo is in "hi" and yer 3-speed tranny is in 1st, your ground speed is almost the equivalent of 3rd direct (lo). In 3rd and "hi", yer 2N is capable of about 18mph 'stedda' 12mph direct (lo). Keep yer lips closed 'cuz them buggs on yer teeth taste terrible. (grin) .......Dell

 

[Steve (BC)]

Bob - sounds like you have yourself a nice tractor. Always good to hear the details on another n-series tractor.

Bruce & Dell gave you some good information.

If you post a picture or 2 of this unit the people on this forum may be able to help id your tractor further.

Most of the major components (rear axles, engine, center housing, hydraulic pump, radiator, etc.) have a casing code that displays the manufactured date of the component.

If you do a search on casting codes that may help assist you in narrowing down the production year of your tractor.

Enjoy your tractor & sharing information on this forum.

Take care,

Steve

 

[Jim.UT]

The others have given good info. I have a question for you regarding the hood side panels on your tractor (called doglegs).

The early tractors has smooth doglegs, meaning there was no bolt on the lower end of the dogleg holding it to the front axle support. Later the design was changed to incorporate a bolt in that area that was recessed below the surrounding surface of the sheetmetal.

From my observation, the change was made sometime in late '43 or early '44. Can you tell me if your tractor has bolt holes in the lower ends of the doglegs?

Thanks!