work on a 52 8n?

[52fordredbelly]

I recently was searching for an option to plow forward instead of backward on the 52 8N and came across the photos below. Does anyone know if this setup will
fit an 8N (always love to see pics if someone has a photo of the setup). This shows hydraulics which I don't have a hydraulic setup on my 8N but figure I
could probably use a winch I have.

 

[Mike Groom]

That would take a whole lot of cobbling to get it to work,also the weight of that blade would be awful hard on the front spindles,I would look for a better option.Years ago I had a electric plow for a Ford truck that worked real good,just up and down but that's about all you need,should be some of those around and they weren't all that heavy.

 

[John in Mich]

Buy it if that is what you want. Many times I wished I had a front blade. If you go to that other Ford site and look up "Farmer Dan", you can find his setup on a 2N, front and rear blade.
Assuming that it has no down pressure it could be made to lift and drop using the hydraulic pressure port on the right side of the tractor and the 3 point lift control lever. You would have to do some plumbing and also tie down the 3 point hydraulic lift arms. Include in the plumbing a valve to isolate the plow from the 3 point.
To use the 3 point you may have to chain the plow in the up position.
As I look at you pics you will need a front mounting plate for an 8N and I don't know if the flat plate at the back will line up with the 4 holes under the differential that normally has the swinging drawbar bracket. Look at Wagner or Dearborn loader parts to see the front hanger needed.
As for weight on the front end, yup it won't steer as easily BUT, neither does an N with a loader bucket full of whatever,...even leaves.

 

[Royse]

They also made blades that lifted using the 3pt hitch and cables.
Here's a couple pictures of one of those on my 2N.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

It is not a direct bolt and go on the N tractor. Actually it could have been hooked up to a hundred series. Could you make it work? I don't see why not. Just finish mounting,and using in the snow yesterday, an old meyers jeep plow on a homemade frame on my '40 9n. Ran the hydraulics off the test port and added an old loader valve to give the blade position control and easier hand operation.

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[John in Mich]

Oops, Dans's tractor is a 9N but check out his picture here:
Plow on front

 

[John in Mich]

Dang, I forgot about website police, owner's right. You will have to go to the site and search the ads. It is not that far down the list.

 

[PatrickB]

Is it going to bolt up to an n? No, but It can with modification. If it was me though, I would offer him $250 for the blade and leave everything south of the pin in his yard and built from there.

As been said, look around there are other options. My blade operates with cable from the back. You won't be sorry you went to a front blade.

 

[Ultradog MN]

How good are your welding skills?
What's it been now, 17 or 18 years now since I built this thing?
It was just after I got my first tractor - a 2N and I wanted a front plow so...
I had a guy form the blade and I went from there.
I didn't know about chaining down the lift arms and using the test port so I jerry rigged a rear cylinder to push oil to a front cylinder which lifted the blade. I wanted more lift so I made a "lift amplifier" to raise it 20" with a 12" cylinder.
These photos are from when I first put it on the tractor. Later I made the blade swivel much better and added trip springs to the blade.
An N tractor properly set up with front blade, rear ballast and good chains will make an awesome little snow mover.
It was a fun project but I sold it after a couple of years when I got into the Blue Fords.

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 11:01:41 11/17/18) I recently was searching for an option to plow forward instead of backward on the 52 8N and came across the photos below. Does anyone know if this setup will
fit an 8N (always love to see pics if someone has a photo of the setup). This shows hydraulics which I don't have a hydraulic setup on my 8N but figure I
could probably use a winch I have.

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If the price is right I'd jump on it. More dozer than snow plow blade but if you are a reasonably good fabricator it should mount with minimal fuss. You could hang the front with one of these Wagner/Dearborn hangers and attach the rear to the back of the transmission with some angle and little creative drilling/welding. IMO the hydraulics is a far better solution than the winch - just use the test port and the 3pt control lever for up/down. If you wanted to get fancy you could add a couple small cylinders for angling the blade and a two spool valve similar to what Kirk did.

TOH

 

[52fordredbelly]

Thanks everyone. Those are some really cool looking setups, I am looking forward to a snowy season.....maybe not the cold but the snow. I don't have a welder and my welding skills are novice at best from borrowing a buddies welding gear here and there. This looks like a good reason to bug the wife about getting some welding equipment again, perhaps the ole jolly man in the red suit will be good to me this year and bring some welding equipment.

 

[Royse]

"perhaps the ole jolly man in the red suit will be good to me this year and bring some welding equipment."

Or perhaps he'll bring you a brand new 4x4 cab tractor with front mounted snowblower?
Dream big! :lol:

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 18:21:53 11/17/18) Thanks everyone. Those are some really cool looking setups, I am looking forward to a snowy season.....maybe not the cold but the snow. I don't have a welder and my welding skills are novice at best from borrowing a buddies welding gear here and there. This looks like a good reason to bug the wife about getting some welding equipment again, perhaps the ole jolly man in the red suit will be good to me this year and bring some welding equipment.

Lincoln AC 225 stick welder. Less than $300, reliable, and just fine for this type of work. After a couple hours practice on some scrap you will be functional if not pretty ;-)

TOH

 

[Royse]

(quoted from post at 18:50:33 11/17/18)

(quoted from post at 18:21:53 11/17/18) Thanks everyone. Those are some really cool looking setups, I am looking forward to a snowy season.....maybe not the cold but the snow. I don't have a welder and my welding skills are novice at best from borrowing a buddies welding gear here and there. This looks like a good reason to bug the wife about getting some welding equipment again, perhaps the ole jolly man in the red suit will be good to me this year and bring some welding equipment.

Lincoln AC 225 stick welder. Less than $300, reliable, and just fine for this type of work. After a couple hours practice on some scrap you will be functional if not pretty ;-)

TOH

See the tombstones all the time on CraigsList for $100 or so around here.
Mine works fine but I also like my older AC/DC unit for many jobs.

 

[TheOldHokie]

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(quoted from post at 18:50:33 11/17/18)

(quoted from post at 18:21:53 11/17/18) Thanks everyone. Those are some really cool looking setups, I am looking forward to a snowy season.....maybe not the cold but the snow. I don't have a welder and my welding skills are novice at best from borrowing a buddies welding gear here and there. This looks like a good reason to bug the wife about getting some welding equipment again, perhaps the ole jolly man in the red suit will be good to me this year and bring some welding equipment.

Lincoln AC 225 stick welder. Less than $300, reliable, and just fine for this type of work. After a couple hours practice on some scrap you will be functional if not pretty ;-)

TOH

See the tombstones all the time on CraigsList for $100 or so around here.
Mine works fine but I also like my older AC/DC unit for many jobs.

Yes, the $300 price is new. The AC/DC unit is double that. Last year I dropped $550 on a Lincoln Easy MIG 140 - regrettably penny wise and pound foolish.

TOH

 

[Farmer Dan]

This is my 1940 9N. Got all the parts at the local scrap yard for $50. Front blade is raised and lowered with a 12 volt winch, angle is set with a large pin. The rear of the blade is held with pins on the rear axle under the fenders. Rear Dearborn blade is raised and lowered with the 3 point hitch making both blades independent of each other. I have used this setup for 10 years with no issues.

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Odd? wonder why it won't let me post a picture?

 

[Royse]

"Odd? wonder why it won't let me post a picture?"

I think this is what you meant to post.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

There should be no welding involved in hooking up this unit. Redrill the two front holes to match the two lower holes on your axle carrier. Take a piece of angle and cut and drill to the two lower holes at the back of the engine. Bolt the angle to the frame. This is how I use a hundred series frame on my 8n.

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