[Ford-ferguson] 8N + loader value

[Mike Sloane]

I see them advertised locally for about $2500. It is essential that the 
loader hydraulics be driven off a crankshaft mounted pump, otherwise yo 
will only have lift when the PTO is engaged and the clutch engaged. 
Those front mounted pumps tend to be hard to find or repair.

The biggest problems with Ford N mounted loaders are very hard steering 
and excessive wear on the steering components. The N's front end wasn't 
designed for the kinds of loads generated by a Wagner (or similar) 
loader, and that puts a lot of strain on everything from the steering 
box to the kingpins. Putting a substantial counterweight on the hitch 
can help with both problems, as well as the issue of reduced traction in 
back with a loaded bucket.

Mike

Dave Merchant wrote:
> 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