The tractor ain't worth doo doo with out a cup holder.

Save the $12,000 for a new (used) tractor and see if you can hire some unemployed LEGAL workers.

You can hire one due @ $9.00 per hour x 40hrs x 26 weeks = $9360

2 dudes @ $8.00 per hour x 40hrs x 13 weeks = $8320

3 dudes @ $7.25 per hour (fed minimum) x 40hrs x 8 weeks = $6960

Sorry, I only provide answers for things I actually know something about.

But don't worry, one of the forum's pseudo-intellectual self-proclaimed experts will be along shortly I'm sure.

these tractors last forever if you change the oil and time them properly

just the right size and weight for large yard, won't tear it up

I got a 2 acre bowl where the bees are now, used to mow that too, for rocketball tournaments

TG,

I don't know anything about tractors either, but it hasn't stopped me.

"I don’t know anything about tractors either"

Could have fooled me... If not tractors, then you at least appear to know this tractor design well.

usually, only one rear tire filled.........

leak usually occurs at valve stem and then starts rusting rim........don't take much

you don't notice right awat with all the dirt and stem located out of sight on inside of rim

right away

this one looks immaculate

most left in field

then water finds way into steeering box

gotta drop front end to fix

yur fenders and seat got no rust pits

farmer will repaint over the pits for quick sale to city bumpkin

jubilee got 4 inch longer wheelbase than 8N, also 4 inches higher, but only 100 pounds heavier

there are tens of thousands of these in Ohio

I got mine in Mt. Orab from a pumpkin farmer

the pto had never been used

DAVE! Hey, I dont feel like reading through all of this, but this is a hell of a tractor. The 8/9N series Ford tractors are VERY sought after and are still used all over the country. In fact, New Holland (who bought the rights to the Ford tractor but had to give up the name in the late 90's) just came out with a new anniversary 8N. We have one of them in our showroom as we speak. I'll post a picture later.

I know it is old, but it should still do what you want it to do. Like I said in the other thread, my company is a Ford/NH dealer and I can get you whatever you need for it.

If you dont want it, let me know! They ARE in demand!!!

threadjack

i own a tn55 and i am glad to hear you are a dealer!

^ LOL Well, email me if you need anything. My Parts Manager will be pissed, but I'll make him give me a discount! LOL!

tjm at eqdepot dot com

i'll keep it for future ref. just changed out the wiring harness for about $1300 though and i needed the shop to do that. thanx

As far as the condition of the tractor goes, it is in good shape. The owner mentioned it has been refurbished, but I'm not sure exactly what that entails...a good engine rebuild I suspect, and the body is in good shape. It's kept in the barn, and out of the elements. A little degreaser and it would look pretty darn clean.

it looks fantastic compared to most you see

Looks like the one I had when I was a landscape contractor, I had a 48 looked like the same layout as yours, great machine adn yours look like it is in very good condition.

00camper, see that part protruding up from the tractor, under the seat? Is that a connection for hooking up other hydraulic equipment that you were referring to?