Ford 9n 8n or jubilee?

Hey y'all I'm new to the tractor world and am looking into buying a ford series and have the option of getting a 9n for 2,500$ or an 8n for 3,000$ or the naa/jubilee for 3,250$ all 3 tractors are in excellent condition just dont no What to get. Or what is the better tractor. I'm mostly gonna be using the tractor for some plowing, disking, and cultivating on my 1 acre land. Any info is greatly appreciated. Just want to do my research before I buy thanks fellas.

Assuming there is little difference in the condition between the 3 I would get the Jubilee and have the most advanced tractor of the 3 in terms of features. Front distributors such as what are found in the 9N and early 8N certainly bring no joy in terms of maintaining them. Further, the Jubilee will have the advantage of live hydraulics over the other two. Unless a few hundred dollars is going to break you the Jubilee is the way to go.

Ditto!

I have a Jubilee. Motor has more
horsepower, live hydraulics. Of the three
Jubilee is my choice. Some Fords newer than
1954 may have live pto. I would look for
newer models. Some hydraulic parts on
Jubilee were only used in 53 @ 54.

I would stay away from Jubilee if it had the
old square hydraulic pump. Mine was updated
to the newer round pump.

Look real hard at rubber and rims. If you
had to buy new rubber, tubes and rims it
could cost you a pant load of money.

Will definitely keep an eye out for the square hydraulic pump and rims ans tires thanks for the advice

You could buy the pair,8n and a 9n for under 3000.Jubilee's around here bring in
the 2000,2500 range.I'd want something with live pto myself.

9N is overpriced.

8N needs to be the latest version with the side distributor to be worth anywhere near that.

The Jubilee has a bit more engine and live hydraulics, which is a couple steps towards enjoyable farming.

Paul

The 9n states that it has the sherman auxiliary transmission installed with tune up, really don't no much about the sherman and it has new exhaust, new steering wheel and new back tire tubes. Also recently painted really nice. Maybe that could be the price knock up not sure

I have an 8n. Wouldn't give it up for anything. We were both born the same year. Great little all around
tractor but, if I didn't have it and had the choices you have, I would buy the jubilee. No offense guys
but, you couldn't give me a 9n or a 2n. The jubilee has live hyd which is a big plus. Also an overhead
valve engine and more power. lf possible, I would keep looking and find a 600 or 800 series with live PTO.
If you are going to do any pto work, you will be much happier with live PTO. If you do look for a 600 or
800 series, make sure it has live PTO. Not all of them do. Good luck.

The 9N is 23 horse power, a later 8N is 25 and a jubilee is I think 32. Both the 8N and Jubilee have 4 speed transmission and brakes both on right side. The 9N is 3 speed and a brake pedal on each side, hard to handle when you need a left brake and also the clutch at same time. Any of then could have the Sherman added and give you a few more speeds mut the most you would use it would be going down the road. Now if you were actually going to use it for field work there are some times it is handy but for you I dought you would ever find a need for it. Next step up from a jubilee is the 600 and with that you could eighter get a 4 speed and no live pto, a 5 speed with no live pto, better low speed for you or a 5 speed with live pto that if you plan to put on a mower at any time you want. Also half again as much power for the plow. and next newer model being made 1955 to 1957 with the Jubilee being jusy 1953-54 and the 8N 48 to 52 and the 9nN 39 to 42 with the 2N in between at 42 to 47. You would have trouble telling a 9N and a 2N apart.

Buy something else. Look for a tractor with live hydraulics, 3 point hitch, power steering and live pto. Most 9n Fords sell for les than a thousand dollars and 8n Ford less than fifteen hundred ollars. The Jubilee was a transition tractor with not much in parts available. Look for a Ford 3000, an International 574, a Case 430 or something similar. Paint ain't where it's at.

(quoted from post at 14:14:43 03/31/17) Buy something else. Look for a tractor with live hydraulics, 3 point hitch, power steering and live pto. Most 9n Fords sell for les than a thousand dollars and 8n Ford less than fifteen hundred ollars. The Jubilee was a transition tractor with not much in parts available. Look for a Ford 3000, an International 574, a Case 430 or something similar. Paint ain't where it's at.

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Thanks for all the great info fellas will keep all this in mind well looking for my tractor.

If you are shopping for another Ford, I not recommend a SOS
tranny only because my dad bought the first generation 6000 and
the tractor was in the shop more than in the Field. Ford recalled
the tractor and gave dad a newer 6000.

I was told if you have SOS tranny problems parts could be costly.
Not sure how many Ford mechanics are still in business.

I would recommend on Keeping it Simple, standard tranny.
geo

You have received a lot of good information here. all good intended . As a Ford collector, I must put in my 2 cents worth. My first tractor is a 9-N a 1941 model. I still have it and use it, will be the last I sell. I also have a 1939 9-N ( the first year made and thus worth more to a collector). Also I have 2 Jubilees one with a loader and power steering. The jubilees are also considered collector tractors and thus worth more to collectors. The point is it depends on who is selling and who is buying as to the value of tractor, car ,truck, gun, golf club or anything! You couldn't sell me a golf club.
Now, the other point, the poster is not an experienced operator and not going to be bailing hay or other PTO uses. I feel that a newer operator is better off with out a "live" PTO, the fact that just pushing in the clutch stops everything, would be safer for a newer operator. Note he states he has one acre to work.
My advice is to buy none of the Fords and look for a smaller tractor in the subcompact size. I bought a Kobota BX subcompact tractor for my wife ( ain't I a good guy?). It has a loader and 3 point finish mower. It is just about perfect for an acre and also has so many modern safety features to make it worth the extra money. So shop around John Deere , new Holland , Massey Ferguson and others make some great small tractors to suit your needs. I wish you Lots Of Luck! joe

I agree with 2underage around here you could buy the 8 and 9n together for less than he is asking for the 9n. Do your self a huge favor, keep looking. step up to a 2000 or 3000. far better tractor, far more dependable than any 8 or 9n.

I will open up my options now that I have some information on different models and series. This thread is and information is what I really needed to hear thanks for all the comments

Luzfalcon you need to shop for awhile longer. Craig's list ebay etc. Those prices are all a little strong. I agree with others that someone who is not familia tractors should not be on one without live PTO. A small Ford, 660,661 or 860 0r 861 would be very good for you. welcome to YT and post back again with more options.

We have a Ford 640 and a Ford 960.
Use em in the garden. Plow. Disk.
Bush hog. Box blade. Dirt scoop.
Also got a Farmall Cub. Love the
fords. Don't care nothing about a
newer tractor. Buy what you want.
And like. Folks farmed many acres
with old fords. They sure can
handle a garden. Don't know where
you are or how far you wanna drive
but the South East has lots of
good deals on Craigslist for
fords. I was looking today. Lol
Kevin in Central AL

I'm actually located in colorado but seems the ford n series are priced kinda high down this way. But definitely gonna keep my eyes open a while and do some more research tons of info here

How can a 60/70 some year old tractor be in excellent condition...
I would skip all three and for sure a 9N... A 9N/2N were not born for any modern up grades they are bare bones better than a horse tractors.. They are the most farmerized tractors out there beware...

I would be looking for one with power steering, hi/lo transmission and live PTO a Ford 3000 in good condition fits the bill... Its already 20/25 years newer with the improvements/options...

Around me there were NO 3000 Fords. The others the dealer would just say "What are you talking about" Like when I asked the Case-IHC dealer a question about a Case 300 square nose and the oldtime parts man asked is it a garden tractor? That is how good you would find help for one around here, not that they would not be a good tractor, just never any around for a dealer to know what they were. So I would say stay away from something the help you would need would look at you like you were crasey asking a question on one of them.

Was looking at Craigslist today
for a friend who wants advice on
an old tractor. Saw several 8n and
600's with bush hog & box blade
for 2500 -2600 bucks. We love our
640. Road trip ??! Lol come for
Nascar at Talladega it's only 30
minutes from us

I believe he said he was going to work ONE ACRE. I don't think it would take much oc a tractor to handle this.

Now I know why the pricing is as high as it is. Some group back in the early 90's went through at least the KS/CO area buying up N series tractors to repair and send to Africa IIRC. They were going to teach people over there to feed themselves and thought a simple tractor like that would be easier to maintain and keep operational. This group thought they were somewhat successful and left forgetting one very important thing. Absolutely no infrastructure to support little things like GAS! When they left they had now way of obtaining the gas needed to keep em running.

The tractors you mention are pretty light and easy to tow. Here an N series is kinda high too. 8N in good condition will bring 1500-2K. Other areas it's a 1K tractor, maybe 1500 if it's real nice. 3500 will put you on a 600 series. Widen your search area a little. A 500 mile 2 day road trip could save you 1,000 to 1,500. As a bonus many members here will go and look at something you may find is you just ask and it isn't in your local area.

If money is not an issue OR payments are doable I'd look at the more modern tractors like some mentioned. Ford 2000 is a bit more tractor with better features and the 3000 even better. IH made some decent ones too in the later 60's and 70's. Stay away from the early ones as some parts are hard to come by. Other brands like JD and Case had some pretty good ones too. Should be able to find any of those in the 5K or under range. Or there are new ones out there too if that's affordable to you. If you go that route STAY with the major brands! The ones sold by places Northern Tool may have an attractive price but parts and service can be a major issue. My first choice would be Kubota followed by JD. Not sure I'd even look at CaseIH/New Holland. Rumor control is they just are not as good.

Rick

Another vote to skip the Ns.
Look for a 600, 801, 2000, 3000, 4000.
If I had to choose between live PTO and
power steering I would opt for the PS.

Any will work for 1 acre. Of the 3, I would choose the NNA. Contrary to the crowd, I have 3 acres and 2 8ns (I also have 2
Kubotas), and still find the Ns handy. I also have a JD M and a Farmall A, now those are useless.

This is probably a dumb question but when you fellas refer to 600 801 2000 3000 4000 does ford still make these models?

(quoted from post at 08:30:42 04/01/17) This is probably a dumb question but when you fellas refer to 600 801 2000 3000 4000 does ford still make these models?

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X00s were mid 50s XX1s were late 50s to early 60s X000s were mid 60s to late. 70s