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[murphy1244]

Looking for a ford 9n or 8n To run a 6 foot rotary cutter. Ohio area. Someting nice. Pm Me.....

 

[Soundguy]

sorry.. your message doesn't make sense

a ford 9n, 2n, or 8n simply doesn't have sufficient pto hp to adequately run a 6' rough cut rotary cutter.. or lift it for that matter.

a 6' finish mower would be acceptable.

I reccomend you look into the 53-64 years if you NEED a 6' mower.

while a naa, or 6xx / 7xx / 2000 4 cyl WILL run a 6' mower.. I'd suggest a 8xx, 9xx / 4000 4 cyl. If diesel, it will be a 59 or newer, and if going diesel, I'd stick with the 8xx/9xx/4000 as it will have the easier to get part$ for 172ci engine.

given a choice of any of those model for mowing.. i'd go for a 4000 rowcrop with wide OR narrow front end. if you need to maneuver.. go narrow.. if maneuvering is not a big deal.. go wide.

the rowcrop gets you up higher to see better. I'd also reccomed a 5 speed model ( denoted by a *5* or *6* on the 55-62 models.. preferably the *6* dual clutch if possible.. and power steering. If you find a 4 cyl 000 model and it is 5spd with original trans.. it will be a dual clutch.

any of those of those should be able to be found in the 3000$ or less range, depending on local market...

if you have any questions, just post em.... i got a barn full of fords...

soundguy

 

[murphy1244]

Thanks Sound guy, So I guess scratch that. Was looking fer sumting old to mow with so I could just leave the rotary on it. Thanks for setting me straight.

 

[Soundguy]

8n made it to 52.

bump to 53 and that gets you a NAA and WOULD work.

bump to late 54 and that gets you a 6-7-8-900 series.. and they FOR SURE will work.

what's 2 years?

soundguy

 

[murphy1244]

So in your opinion I should be looking for???? Thanks

 

[Soundguy]

So in your opinion I should be looking for???? Thanks

from my first post:

given a choice of any of those model for mowing.. i'd go for a 4000 rowcrop with wide OR narrow front end. if you need to maneuver.. go narrow.. if maneuvering is not a big deal.. go wide.

soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

in the prev post, the first 2 are my 63 4000 rowcrop with factory wide front with a 4 spd and combo sherman hi low tranny.. making it 12 forward gears and 3 reverse..

the last one is my 950 'essentially' the same chassie of the other rowcrop save the front pedistal..e tc. showing you a narrow front option. VERY NIMBLE.. that one has the 5spd tranny... same essential machine as a 7xx or 2000 rowcrop 4 cyl... except for the smaller 134ci engine..e tc..

these next pics show my 63 2000.. same essential chassie of a 6xx and similar to an 8xx, but without the hp. just showing you the difference in height. which may help you decide between an ag and a rowcrop for mowing..e tc..

soundguy

 

[whodat526]

i would find a 4000 with 5 speed or maybe a little newer 2000/3000 with 8 speed

 

[Soundguy]

i would find a 4000 with 5 speed or maybe a little newer 2000/3000 with 8 speed

i was going to suggest a 3 cyl as well.. but it appears he want's to stay as 'old' as possible.

though for sure that 8spd would be nicer for gear options..

soundguy

 

[LD1]

What would be wrong with the 8n/9n and stepping down to a 5' cutter??