[AT] 8N + loader value - bought it

[Dave Merchant]

We bought it.
Dealer didn't come down as much as I'd hoped,
but after driving it, I wasn't going to argue.
Dug a bit with it too.

It is apparently a low-hours tractor, had been kept in a barn
on an estate for the last 40 years, with other tractors to do
the hard work.  Tranny has no noises, both hydraulic systems
work well and hold.  We left the 3 pt up over the weekend,
didn't leak down perceptibly.

Older restoration, looks real nice, very good tin.
Supposedly a 1951.

Front end is very solid, steering is not too bad with a bit of weight on 
the 3 pt.

It does have the high speed reverse, takes some getting used to,
but I kinda like it for a loader.

Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC1p6ADSsFY&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acYxvah_TvY&feature=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsKXlR2-EEY&feature=channel_page

Dave Merchant


At 07:47 AM 7/11/2009, you wrote:

>Dave,
>
>I believe that is a Wagner loader.  It would have a it's own pump that 
>drives with a shaft from the front crank shaft pulley, so that gives the 
>loader live hydraulic.  If it is like the one I have, it has a cylinder 
>for bucket dump or(or blade tilt if dozer blade is on).  Mine is a 1952 
>(side distributor).
>
>I will caution you that if it was set up new with this loader as a 
>contractor model from Ford it will have a reverse direction set of fan 
>blades and will push air out through the radiator rather than draw it in, 
>similar to heavy equipment.  It will also have high gear ratios.  Quite 
>fast but short on power.  With mine, reverse is about equal to third gear 
>for speed.  I believe this was designed for landscaping and light grading 
>to get a lot of work done in a short time.
>
>In our area of New York, I will say this tractor would easily bring $3500 
>based on your description.
>
>Charlie V. in WNY
>
>
>
>
>
> > Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2009 06:31:59 -0400
> > To: ford-ferguson at lists.antique-tractor.com; at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > From: kosh at ncweb.com
> > Subject: [AT] 8N + loader value
> >
> > Looked at an 8N with loader at a dealer today.
> >
> > Extremely clean + straight.
> > Restored some time ago + kept inside.
> > New rear tires.
> > One obsessive owner for last 40 years.
> >
> > Loader is the kind that the round tube frame is the tank.
> > Loader works very fast, 3pt holds well after shut off.
> >
> > Really nice machine.
> >
> > Value?
> >
> > Dave Merchant
> >
> > Dave Merchant
> > kosh at nesys.com
> > nesys_com at ameritech.net
> > dmerchant at layerzero.com
> >
> > http://www.nesys.com
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> > YouTube: SteamCrane
> >
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Dave Merchant
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