Fordson
Fordson Fordson N
The Fordson N is a standard-tread farm tractor produced from 1929 to 1945 by Fordson, a part of Ford. It was manufactured in Cork, Ireland and Dagenham, England. The tractor was available with a Ford 4.4L 4-cylinder engine running on kerosene or gasoline, producing 21 hp and 26 hp respectively. It features a 3-speed gear transmission with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears, two-wheel drive, manual steering, and an open operator station. The tractor has a wheelbase of 63 inches, length of 102 inches, width of 63 inches, height of 55.1 inches, and weighs 3600 lbs. It uses 42x12 steel rear tires and has a Bosch magneto charging system. The Fordson N was originally priced at GPB156 for the steel wheel version and GBP245 for the rubber version in 1935. It is related to the Fordson Major (1945-1952) and the earlier Fordson F (1917-1928).
Power21 hp
Founded1929 - 1945
ModelFordson N
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Fordson Fordson N
Power
| Plows | 2 14-inch |
|---|---|
| Engine | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
| Belt (tested) | 29.09 hp (21.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 18.30 hp (13.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 15 hp (11.2 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 42x12 steel |
|---|---|
| Rear tire | 42x12 steel |
Engine
| Engine options | Ford 4.4L 4-cyl kerosene; Ford 4.4L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Power (gasoline) | 26 hp (19.4 kW) |
| Power (kerosene) | 21 hp (15.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM (gasoline) | 1100 |
| Rated RPM (kerosene) | 1100 |
| Bore/Stroke (gasoline) | 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Bore/Stroke (kerosene) | 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Fuel system (gasoline) | Zenith IN5F carburetor |
| Displacement (gasoline) | 267 ci (4.4 L) |
| Displacement (kerosene) | 267 ci (4.4 L) |
| Firing order (gasoline) | 1-2-4-3 |
| Firing order (kerosene) | 1-2-4-3 |
| Starter type (gasoline) | hand-crank |
| Starter type (kerosene) | hand-crank |
| Engine Detail (gasoline) | Ford; gasoline; 4-cylinder; liquid-cooled |
| Engine Detail (kerosene) | Ford; kerosene; 4-cylinder; liquid-cooled |
Dimensions
| Width | 63 inches (160 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| Length | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Weight | 3600 lbs (1632 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 63 inches (160 cm) |
Electrical
| Charging system | Bosch magneto |
|---|
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | Manual steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Factories | Cork, Ireland; Dagenham, England |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fordson (a part of Ford) |
| Original price | GPB156 (1935 steel); GBP245 (1935 rubber) |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Serial numbers
| 1929 | 747682 |
|---|---|
| 1930 | 757369 |
| 1931 | 772565 |
| 1932 | 776066 |
| 1933 | 779154 |
| 1934 | 781967 |
| 1935 | 785548 |
| 1936 | 794703 |
| 1937 | 807581 |
| 1938 | 826779 |
| 1939 | 837826 |
| 1940 | 854238 |
| 1941 | 874914 |
| 1942 | 897624 |
| 1943 | 925274 |
| 1944 | 957574 |
| 1945 | 975419 |
| Location | Serial number below the cylinder head on the right side of the engine. |
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