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£17,532

255 Flathead–Powered 1949 Ford 8N Tractor

United States • 31 Jul 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1949 Ford 8N Tractor has been re-powered with a Mercury 255ci V8, Offenhauser heads, and a four-speed manual transmission. The tractor features a red and gray paint scheme, rear power take-off, and a hydraulically-lifted three-point hitch.

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Condition 

7

The tractor has been refurbished, with a new engine, paint, and modifications. There's no mention of any major flaws, suggesting it's in solid condition with slight wear.

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Transmission:

Manual

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255ci Flathead V8 Four-Speed Manual Transmission Red & Gray Paint Black Steel Seat Gray-Finished Steel Wheels Independent Rear Brakes Rear Power Take-Off Hydraulically-Lifted Three-Point Hitch Dual Downdraft Carburetors Offenhauser Heads Zoomie-Style Headers
This 1949 Ford 8N tractor was re-powered with a replacement Mercury 255ci V8 fitted with dual downdraft carburetors, Offenhauser heads, and zoomie-style headers as part of a refurbishment completed under previous ownership.

Additional work involved widening the hood and refinishing the tractor in gray and red.

Shifting is through a four-speed manual transmission, and further equipment includes dual headlights and rear half fenders along with independent rear brakes, a rear power take-off, and a hydraulically-lifted three-point hitch assembly.

Acquired by the seller in 2019, this 8N tractor is now offered at no reserve in Texas on a bill of sale.

Ford introduced the 8N tractor in 1947, and production continued until the introduc...

Points of note

£3,191

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,221

Median Price (Since 2020)

£26,476

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