ford 2n loader tractor

[mike in mo]

guys i need some help here my old loader tractor is falling apart and was not much to start with. the 2 fords around here have been worked hard and just keep going the 2n is getting a new motor after being replaced by a 641 ford so i was thinking about finding a loader for my 2n so i can rid myself of this other thing.
what are the pros and cons of loaders on the N? any idea on how much one will lift?
any tips and trick to making it a better loader tractor? i been searching post and looking around for a hour or so now and got some good and bad but not much real world info. thanks for the help guys.

 

[NY 986]

If the 641 is still around I would prefer a loader on that versus the 2N (barring it being ready for salvage). I never thought having a loader on an 9N, 2N, or 8N brought out the best in those tractors.

 

[old]

The N series tractor for the most part do not make good loader tractors. #1 no power steering, #2 light duty front end, #3 small narrow front tires dig in deep and that is turn cause more steering problems. Also at best you limited to around 1000lbs max or the back end gets to light to move you any place. So as the other guy says the 641 is a better tractor for a loader or buy a bigger tractor that was made for a loader

 

[Caryc]

Here is my 8N with a Davis loader on it. I've been told that the Davis loader is about the best one to have if you insist on a loader on an "N"

This tractor has 6.50 X 16" front tires on it and steers pretty well. I always have either the back blade or a brush hog on it so it stays balanced.

I do a lot of dirt road repair out where I live and use the loader and the back blade together for that. I live in the hills and have a lot of run off problems on the roads. But beware as others have suggested it will be different. Instead of jumping on your quarter horse you'll be jumping on your plowin' ox.

I kind of wish that the loader was detachable but then I'd probably never go to the trouble to remove it anyway. The tractor does what I need so I'm happy with it.

 

[mike in mo]

well the 641 is not going to be a loader tractor as its worth more as a day to day tractor. i just need a loader for small stuff like cleaning out the barn and fixing washouts and think that the power less N would be better on the loader i can out wider tires on it im man enuff to turn a loader without power steering and i can add iron to it to keep it on the ground

 

[Anonymous-0]

Shot me a email and I will send you pictures of mine that I made quick attach.

 

[Anonymous-0]

ARE THESE LOADERS (davis)still being made. whats involved in mounting one on a 52 8 n. i have a lot of fillin work on my place and a loader sure would be helpful. any idea what the cost of a usable loader might be. any info. would be helpful. thanks. PETE

 

[Caryc]

(quoted from post at 17:41:12 03/22/10) ARE THESE LOADERS (davis)still being made. whats involved in mounting one on a 52 8 n. i have a lot of fillin work on my place and a loader sure would be helpful. any idea what the cost of a usable loader might be. any info. would be helpful. thanks. PETE

What I was told here on the forum is that they quit making them many years ago.