8N vs 2320 question

[rolandfarm]

I currently have a 1952 Ford 8N and am thinking of buying a JD 2320. Primary task is brush hogging 5-6 acres on flat ground. I do have an old double "V" heavy disk that I use every couple of years to disc up a piece of pasture for alphafa, native grass planting, etc.
Will the 2320 do what the 8N will, without knowing the weight, do you think it will pick up the disc? What about my 5ft brush hog I got from tractor supply, will it work on the 8N?
Thanks

 

[kebo]

Here is some data for the 8N:

TractorData.com Ford 8N tractor information

And here is same for 2320:

TractorData.com - John Deere 2320 tractor data


As you already knew, the 8N has considerably more weight and HP. I don't have any real experience with either one of these tractors so I'll defer to others who have, but I thought you might at least like to look over some of the spec's. I will hazard a couple guesses though....

That ""V" disc heavy plow you referred to will probably make the front end VERY light on a 2320, unless you add additional weights (that is assuming it can pick it up in the first place).

I also would guess that a 2320 or an 8N will run a 5ft bush hog with relative ease, but the 2320 may struggle in really heavy brush and bog down some.

Good luck!

 

[Cocre]

I have a 49 8N and a JD 3320. If all you want to do is pull the disc and use a rough cut mower, the 8N will do fine. You may need to change the 8N PTO shaft from a 1.125" to a 1.375" or just buy an adapter (if it has not already been converted), and you will also need an overrunning clutch to prevent the mower from pushing you around and causing you to run over your family members.

I do not know much about the 2320, but my 3320 is a much more pleasant machine than the 8N, and there really is just no comparison. I must say that the 8N does handle the 6 ft box blade in loose sand better than the 3320, but that is probably due to the Ag tires vs the R4s on the JD.

 

[whitedogone]

Think of the 2320 as a big lawn tractor. It's not much more than that.

 

[rolandfarm]

Thanks Cocre-
I currently have an 8n with the modifications you suggested. I was thinking of "upgrading" to the JD2320 because of the transmission, newer everything, cool FEL, safer, etc. I thought the 2320 would be able to take the place of the 8N but I wanted to check with you guys first.
Any other feedback/thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tony

 

[whitedogone]

If you want an update to the old ford, go with a modern tractor with the same or sightly more HP AND weight. You will LOVE a new machine.

 

[JD755]

Or you could get a new 8N.

New Holland | Boomer | Tractors | New Tractor - 8N, 50 Horsepower

 

[deere5105]

Based on my experience, you can not base replacing an older tractor with a new one solely on HP. I believe most will agree that the older lower HP tractors will "out work" the newer ones and so far as I can see weight is the main issue. If all you are doing is mowing you will be fine, but when it comes to ground engaging tools you will be left with your tires spinning and disappointed.

 

[JSR LLS]

I have 5 acres that I brush hog using a 2320. Before we bought it, we used our neighbor's Ford Jubilee with a 6' brush hog. There isn't much comparison about driving and riding on the two. I use a 4' TSC brush hog on my 2320 and really wouldn't want to put too much more on its 3 point. The biggest thing is it takes FOREVER (at least it seems like it, but hey it is seat time) to cut that acreage with the 4 footer.

 

[OtterBrookStables]

I have a 1951 Ford 8N. It's been in my family since new, so it's a bit sentimental. We restored it, so it's pretty nice. But - no camparison to our new JD's. Not even a vague similarity. The 8N is fun to play with, and I remember working the hay fields with it as a kid. But our 4120 or 2210 both outperform it beyond any comparison. In every way - power, reliability, comfort, etc. As others have said, you will appreciate a new tractor very much. Keep the old Ford if you can afford to do so - just for kicks .