8n tractor

Big Dave · #1 03/11/13, 10:08 PM

What is an 8n tractor worth? It is not running but has all the parts. This man has been working on it for twenty years. Buys new parts but he just can not get it running. I found one 200 miles away for $900. and it is supposed to run. So can some one give me some feed back?

RonM · #2 03/11/13, 10:27 PM

I bought one running a year ago for $500....75 miles away , hauled it to my son's.....

rambler · #3 03/11/13, 10:35 PM

A few years ago I thought they were terribly overpriced, running ones were north of $3000.

Think things have gotten better, see average running ones at $1500.

Not running, well that depends why it isn't running, buyer takes a gamble and has to guess what it takes to make it running, pile of parts and time subtracted from the $1500 average?

Paul

sammyd · #4 03/12/13, 07:02 AM

non running 8N is worth 260 a ton

Tom in TN · #5 03/12/13, 07:23 AM

Big Dave,

You might want to point your browser at tractorhouse dot com and see what prices are in your area. Depending on what you want to do with your tractor, it may be that a newer / bigger tractor would actually be better for you.

Good luck,

Tom in TN

Allen W · #6 03/12/13, 08:10 AM

Working on it for 20 years? scrap and they don't weigh much.

**Ross** · #7 03/12/13, 09:00 AM

900 is top dollar for not running and only if it has very good tires at least on the rear! Nobody works on a tractor for 20 years. Could be he's got 500 hours into it and he's no mechanic, or it could have 19 years 11 months 3 weeks 6 days and 22 hours of parking into it too. If it has compression it might be fun to tinker away with it, if not, its likely a parts machine.

Bearfootfarm · #8 03/12/13, 09:26 AM

If you only want to do LIGHT tillage, buy one.
If you want to do any REAL work and use PTO driven implements, get a bigger, newer model

FarmboyBill · #9 03/12/13, 09:45 AM

I can barely run anymore, But I bet I could get real motavated to run real fast if someone tried to GIVE one to me.

Waterwheel Farm · #10 03/12/13, 02:40 PM

I have two newer tractors, and an 8N which I wouldn't sell. Pretty hard to not be able to get an 8N running. It is semi-retired, but I never have a question about it starting, even when my nice, computerized diesels wont. 8n's have plenty of uses, even today...but if it's gonna be your only tractor I'd follow the advice of others and look elsewhere for a tractor.

**Ross** · #11 03/12/13, 05:58 PM

I'd luv an 8n in the shed and I'd putt about with it pulling a trailer or ask it to spin an auger or elevator when needed. Even pinch hit pulling a rake. But it's a gasser (gas is pricey stuff) and no live PTO... Maybe no strike three as tractor #5 but it wouldn't be my only tractor.

rancher1913 · #12 03/12/13, 06:59 PM

ten years ago they were the tractor for small hobby farmers, then the cheap chinese tractors hit the market. ten years ago if they ran they brought 2 grand and if they ran well and looked nice they brought 3 or 4 grand but nowadays a non runner is scrap value and a runner will only bring about a grand. its a shame--they still are workhorses for the right job.

BobbyB · #13 03/12/13, 07:17 PM

I wish I could find some of the granders y'all keep talking about. Here a nice one will fetch $2K up to $3K. I rough one that runs and is usable $1200 to $2K

Non running but complete for parts $500 and up. I paid $1500 for the one in my avatar with a heavy duty 6' shredder. Its all original, but the hood has some rust and it need paint .

I like them, always have. I cuss getting off ( getting on dont bother me ). I use it for shredding, drilling post holes, and anything else I need a tractor for, PTO or not.

The last one I had I used so much I just learned to deal with the non live PTO and hydraulics and its just second nature to me.

I hate to see any N tractor or any old tractor for that matter get scrapped. Lots and lots of parts and I know of a couple guys that will buy or trade for them and take 2-3-4 tractors and make one good one. First good parts tractor I come across, I plan to bring it home for parts myself.

Johnny Dolittle · #14 03/12/13, 07:40 PM

There are some differences going from earlier to later models. The earlier ones had only one seal in each axle and would leak fluid onto the brake linings.... later Ford added an inner seal which fixed the problem. The later models had a better adjustable steering sector and the distributor on the later ones was moved to the side of the engine. The earlier models had distributor smack in front of the engine and it was difficult to adjust points. If a Ford has the distributor on the side then it will also have the better brakes and adjustable steering sector. I would want a later 8N if I were to own one again. Parts are cheap for them. But no live hydraulics is a bummer.

BobbyB · #15 03/12/13, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Dolittle

There are some differences going from earlier to later models. The earlier ones had only one seal in each axle and would leak fluid onto the brake linings.... later Ford added an inner seal which fixed the problem. The later models had a better adjustable steering sector and the distributor on the later ones was moved to the side of the engine. The earlier models had distributor smack in front of the engine and it was difficult to adjust points. If a Ford has the distributor on the side then it will also have the better brakes and adjustable steering sector. I would want a later 8N if I were to own one again. Parts are cheap for them. But no live hydraulics is a bummer.

And the earliest had a magneto dead in front behind the fan. The first I ever had was given to me by my Grandmother. It had a mag.

It seems you can build a complete tractor these days with brand new made in China parts too.

carasel · #16 03/12/13, 07:50 PM

This site might be of help to you. Lots of info on older tractors.
http://yesterdaystractor.com/

plowjockey · #17 03/12/13, 07:51 PM

I see plenty of 8N's sitting and listed for sale (at high prices), but never really see any being used.

Unless you want a "project", instead of a tractor, I would not want someone's else's basket case, unless it was practically free. Who know what else is wrong with it if it has been sitting for 20 years.

My vote - pass.

Johnny Dolittle · #18 03/12/13, 08:21 PM

I would check it over for tightness (wear) and look at the tires and I would be concerned that the block was not cracked. Then I would assume it needed an engine overhaul and offer accordingly ............

Bret4207 · #19 03/13/13, 07:21 AM

I wouldn't bother even looking at it myself. A marginal tractor that's okay for raking or pulling a little trailer around. The 3 pt is it's only redeeming feature IMO. It's not something you can get out and do any serious work with. They are lousy drawbar tractors too.

Look around a bit. A later 6 or 800 Ford will go for about the same money and they are lots more tractor. Oliver, Case, Deere, Allis all made similar tractors with more HP, better hydraulics and steering and real brakes.

sammyd · #20 03/13/13, 01:12 PM

I much preferred our 801 over the 8N or even the later NAA.