Ford 2N Overview
Produced 1942–1947, the Ford 2N is Ford’s Ferguson-system utility tractor in the N-series line. It uses a 119.7 cu in (2.0 L) gasoline engine, rear 545 (1.125) PTO, and a Category 1 rear hitch, with a factory weight around 3,070 lb (1,392 kg).
The 2N rides on 4.00-19 front tires and 10.00x28 rear tires; fuel capacity is 10 gallons (37.9 L) with 1 gallon held in reserve by the fuel valve; coolant capacity is 12 quarts (11.4 L); engine oil capacity is 6 quarts (5.7 L); electrical system is 6-volt with a generator charging at up to 16 A; spark plug type is Champion H-10 (14 mm) and gap is 0.024–0.029 inches; point gap is 0.015 inches.
Important caveat: Treat 9N, 2N, and 8N sources as overlapping but not interchangeable. Verify serial range, model year, electrical setup, PTO/hydraulic configuration, and documented part applicability before service or parts decisions. Source material includes owner manual, shop manual, and parts catalog.
Ford 2N Quick Answers
- Production yearsThe Ford 2N was produced from 1942 through 1947.
- EngineThe Ford 2N engine displacement is 119.7 cu in (2.0 L).
- PTO and hitchRear PTO is 545 (1.125) and rear hitch is Category 1.
- Service capacityEngine oil capacity is 6 quarts; coolant capacity is 12 quarts.
- WeightWeight is 3,070 lb (1,392 kg).
Engine and Power
Engine and power: The Ford 2N uses a 119.7 cu in (2.0 L) gasoline four-cylinder engine. Bore x stroke: 3.188 x 3.75 in (81 x 95 mm); compression 6.0:1; rated speed 2000 RPM; torque 84 lb-ft at 1500 RPM; firing order 1-2-4-3. Spark plug type Champion H-10 (14 mm) with a gap of 0.024–0.029 inches; ignition points gap 0.015 inches; intake/exhaust valve clearances 0.015 inches (cold 0.381 mm). Coolant capacity listed as 12 qts (11.4 L).
Gasoline engine
Ford / gasoline / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline
| Displacement | 119.7 ci 2.0 L |
|---|---|
| Bore Stroke | 3.188x3.75 inches 81 x 95 mm |
| Compression | 6.0 : 1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2000 |
| Torque | 84 lb-ft 113.9 Nm |
| Torque Rpm | 1500 |
| Firing Order | 1-2-4-3 |
| Starter Volts | 6 |
| Coolant Capacity | 12 qts 11.4 L |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.025 inches 0.635 mm |
| Point Gap | 0.015 inches 0.381 mm |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.015 inches * Cold 0.381 mm |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.015 inches * Cold 0.381 mm |
Manufacturer
Manufacture years
PTO and Hitch
PTO and hitch: Rear PTO is 545 (1.125) and the tractor uses a Category 1 rear hitch; rear lift rated around 800 lbs.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Rear hitch
Rear lift
Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts
Maintenance notes include engine oil capacity 6 qts (5.7 L), coolant capacity 12 qts (11.4 L), battery voltage 6, spark plug gap 0.024–0.029 in, and point gap 0.015 in. Oil-change interval for new engines is the first 30 hours, then at least every 200 hours or when oil darkens. Transmission/hydraulic oil uses SAE 90 above freezing or SAE 80 below freezing.
Fuel tank
Engine oil capacity
Battery volts
Tires and Dimensions
Tire and dimension values can vary by wheel, axle, and configuration.
Weight
Length
Width
Height
Front tire
Rear tire
Ag front
Ag rear
Electrical
Electrical rows are included when documented.
Ground
Charging system
Charging amps
Battery volts
Serial Number Lookup
Serial-number rows help narrow the Ford 2N by model year. Factory prefixes and regional builds require supporting documentation before applying a year table beyond the stated range.
1942
1943
1944
1945
1946
1947
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Manuals and Documents
The documents below add manual and parts context for the Ford 2N. They are useful for controls, service categories, and parts matching that do not fit into short spec rows.
Match coverage carefully before relying on a document for service decisions, especially when one manual or catalog covers several models, serial ranges, or tractor variants.
- Ford 9N and 2N owners manualOwner manual source for Ford 9N/2N operation, lubrication, routine service, electrical, fuel, cooling, PTO, hydraulic, and specification notes.Open manual PDF
- Ford 9N/2N/8N shop manualShop manual source for major service categories and repair specifications across the Ford 9N, 2N, and 8N family.Open manual PDF
- Ford 2N service manual reprintSpecialist reprint listing for a Ford 2N service manual covering the 1942-1947 model range, with 9N/2N/8N family fitment context.View reprint
- Ford 9N/2N/8N parts catalog (1947)Parts-catalog source for Ford N-series assemblies, serial/model applicability, and parts matching.Open catalog PDF
Parts Checks Before Ordering
Do not order Ford 2N parts from the model name alone. Match parts to the tractor’s year, 9N/2N/8N family applicability, serial range, 6-volt electrical setup, front-mount ignition details, PTO and hydraulic-pump relation, and hitch/implement configuration before selecting service parts.
Belts, filters, electrical parts, clutch and PTO components, and hydraulic parts can vary by setup. Exact part numbers require a parts catalog, manual, or trusted supplier reference.
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.