[AT] 8N + loader value - bought it

[Mattias Kessén]

Hi Dave,It look´s like you've done good!


Mattias


2009/7/18 Dave Merchant <kosh at ncweb.com>

> 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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> > >
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> Dave Merchant
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