Is it a Ford or Ferguson? I thought all the 9n's were dark gray? Not that familiar w/ the Fergusons but I thought they were all gray as well until Massey bought them.

 

This is actually a Ford - Ferguson 9n. First year of the Ford and last year of the Ferguson Im pretty sure.

 

Here's my old Ford...She was restored over 10 years ago!!

 

Don't remember the whole story, but Ferguson invented the 3pt system and Ford agreed to use it on his new 9n's and they were badged Ford w/ a "Ferguson System" emblem on it as well. Sometime later in the mid 40's they got in a dispute and Ford kept using the same basic system but w/ a minor modification and no loger gave Ferguson credit - obviously a lawsuit followed and Ford ultimately had to pay quite a bit. During that time though, Ferguson started making his own tractors to compete directly w/ Ford's 2n and 8n - the TE 20 and 30. So he kept on making tractors up until the merge w/ Massey Harris.

Anyway - nice looking tractor! I've got an 8n that's still pretty much factory and runs great, it's hard to kill those old things.

 

Still looks good! I've thought about converting mine to 12v but it still starts good on 6v and the generator still works so I can't convince myself it's necessary. One of these days though!

 

 

DAVE67FD, always liked your truck and the stance you gave it. If I still had my 06 I was tempted to do the same.

 

DAVE67FD, Where did you get that light bar! I've been looking all over for one like that, as it won't interfere with the front receiver mount.

 

 

^ That looks like it could be fun.

 

It was but my wife didn't think so.

 

My wife never thinks truck + snow = fun but what do they know.

 

i don't know about you, but i decided to marry a cute one rather than one whose opinions i value

 

The Old and the New.

 

The ex never liked the snow either. She always freaked out
The new girlfriend loves muddin/ snow