Tractor - Ford, Model 9N, Year 1941

Object/Artifact

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Heritage Acres

Name/Title

Tractor - Ford, Model 9N, Year 1941

Entry/Object ID

5555.555.11

Description

In 1948 Ford signed a deal with Ferguson to began production of a tractor with the Ferguson draft control three-point hitch. It allowed the mounted implement to apply downforce to the rear wheels, improving traction. After only 6 months of development, Ford released the 9N in 1939, the 9 designating the year of release and the N as an experimental version. It had a 4-cylinder engine producing 12.7 drawbar hp. a 3 speed trans mission. It was priced at $585.00.