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[gmk5150]

I have i think a ford 9n i found number 9N143404
can anyone tell me Year. Thank u guys

 

[EdGooding]

You have a 1944 2N. Looks like it may have a Sherman auxiliary transmission, too.

 

[careyo63]

I've seen a Ford N with steel wheels not long ago on Cl.. now I understand why they used them.
Tractor data.
The Ford 2N was a variation on the 9N introduced due to World War II. By designating a new model, Ford was able bypass wartime restrictions on price. The 2N has some component changes due to wartime shortages. The battery and alternator were eliminated, and replaced with a magneto and hand-crank start. Also, steel wheels became standard equipment.

 

[EdGooding]

I've seen a Ford N with steel wheels not long ago on Cl.. now I understand why they used them.
Tractor data.
The Ford 2N was a variation on the 9N introduced due to World War II. By designating a new model, Ford was able bypass wartime restrictions on price. The 2N has some component changes due to wartime shortages. The battery and alternator were eliminated, and replaced with a magneto and hand-crank start. Also, steel wheels became standard equipment.

Yep. You can learn all you want to know from this compilation of photos and restoration info in this document: https://www.ntractorclub.com/manuals/tractors/An Introduction to the Ford Tractor 2N Warhorse, v06-09-16.pdf