Need help used 2n value. Any help is appreciated.

So I picked up my first for tractor a few days ago from a dealer. They had it listed as a 8n. I will post pictures from their website if I can figure it out. Anyways I got it for $1600, I got it home and as far as I am able to tell it's a 2n. I called them and they were willing to take it back or give me a deal on a blade. So I called them today and told them I'd just take it back and they asked what I thought It was worth or if they would give me a free the blade for free. Also I had it on a disc under a lot of load and I heard a faint knock. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

For that price, don't expect it to be a new tractor.

Just get your money back, you can get a lot more tractor for 1600-2000 dollars than a 8n or 2n. jmho gobble

I'm don't expect a whole lot. I've just read that a 2n is worth less so I don't want to get ripped off in the deal

What other tractors are selling for that? I haven't been able to find anything locally

I am more worried about the knock, was it an engine knock or something else. That knock would make me think about returning it for
that reason.

Do you plan on doing any PTO work with the tractor? If yes, I would take it back and get something with live PTO.

Rich

It was hard to tell but it sounded like it was in the engine. Definitely more of a knock than a tick. What else can I get in this price range? Not planning on any PTO work now but that could definitely change. I'm not wanting to go over $2000

those are not the best tractor if you plan on working them. no traction. engine overhaul is a fortune. basically an overgrown quad you could use as a run around thing. even an allis wd45 is far superior to that one.

I?d take it back, especially if u are concerned about the engine noise!!! As far as horsepower the 2N and 8N are pretty equal, the 8N has a 4spd (4
forward gears) and 2N has 3 and believe 8N has an improved 3 pt so I would think an 8N would be worth more then a 2N (without an engine issue)!!! You
bought an 8N not a 2N!!!

I?d take it back, especially if u are concerned about the engine noise!!! As far as horsepower the 2N and 8N are pretty equal, the 8N has a 4spd (4
forward gears) and 2N has 3 and believe 8N has an improved 3 pt so I would think an 8N would be worth more then a 2N (without an engine issue)!!! You
bought an 8N not a 2N!!! If you check around you can usually pickup a used blade for $150-250!!!!

Things wrong with a early Ford grey tractor 2N 9N or 8N: They go too fast in first gear. They steer hard. They are pretty
expensive to overhaul. They are under powered, as well as light. They do not have live PTO or hydraulics.
So with that list find a tractor that has more usfull features. Oliver S55, 550, International 300-350-460. IH 444, Massy
Ferguson 35, or any Massey utility. Jim

The Hydraulic pump will knock under a heavy lift it will sound like a midget is in the hydraulic sump with a Big wood hammer trying to bust his way out.

If so and it only happens under a heavy lift its the nature of the beast no problem...

From what I see in the picture, a decent tractor rear weights tires and tin looks good,
a faint knock wouldn't be a game stopper for me on $1600 tractor with cheap back blade

There's not enough difference in the 2n and a 8n to make one bit of
difference. I've used both extensively. I have a 9n just like a 2n with
the sherman overdrive unit and it's really nice. The tractor has a slow
reverse. The 8n has a faster reverse that I really don't like. I can use
my sherman and have a really fast reverse if I want to. The 9n or 2n
have one piece bolt in rear axles and the 8n has a terrible design that
has a locknut on the outside of the hub that loosens up and turns into a
problem. They have plenty of traction and power and the three point
hitch makes them 99% handier than any of their counterparts of that era.
The engine in a 2n is probably the cheapest engine in the world to
rebuild. Kind of like a 350 chevy. They can run a 6 1/2 foot disk all
day long or a 5 ft brushog. They are good on a 6 ft rear blade. With the
front hitch you can move trailers and wagons very easily. The motor in
one of those things could probably knock for 30 years and not be a
problem. Guys on here will bash them because they don't have anything
else to do all day. Then they will go out and polish a jd Ih or minnie
mo or oliver trailer queen all day and tell you that you can't get
anything done with a 2n. I think $1600 is an ok deal if they throw in a
back blade. Probably at the top of the scale for an unrestored unknown
model but what the h@ll is $1600 dollars anyway? People on here probably
lost more than that on their 401k today and at least you have a tractor
to goof around with after spending your $1600. Don't sweat it, 30 years
from now when you're still tilling your garden with it and mowing your
ditch banks you'll laugh about it.

I looked at many 8Ns. Then I came across a Ford 640. So I looked into it, there's quite a difference. With overhead valves it has 30 horse instead of the 20 or so that resides in the 2, 9 or 8N. It also has live hydraulics. Which means, as long as the engine is running, the hydraulics work. More weight, larger rear tires among other things. She's in running condition, came with tire chains and a 6" rear plow. Not too bad for $1400.

Wish you were closer. I have an 800 series with a Sherman combo for $2k. I'm in N MS.

Allis has more power BUT NOT SUPERIOR.

Don't steer hard if bearings are good.

Rear tires supposed to be same size.

Agree with another poster about the 8N, 2N. Nothing wrong with them if they are in good fettle. All the little things need to be kept up, and working right. Nice little tractor around the ranch.

I moved up to an 860 paid 2400 for it, and quite happy. Front end loader with power steering is a real game changer.

Take a look at this one;

https://boulder.craigslist.org/grd/d/hygiene-1946-farmall/7084100984.html

May be of some good for you.

Too much money for that tractor if you like the Fords for that money or a little moreyou can get a later model that is a lot better tractor.

I don't understand the hard steering comments. My 6 cyl Funk steers very hard and is like backing up a an extended cab, long bed, manual steering pickup when lining up implements. My 8n steers easier than my Farmall A or JD M.