Ford 8N Tractor - Brush Hog

[@alexshurly6410]

I love these videos. I don’t have much use for it but my ‘52 8N is my most prized possession and every time I DO find a use for it, I fall in love with it all over.

[@VicsYard]

We feel the same with this one. More videos coming! TY

[@1974joemc]

Look at these grown ass men making cute 8n videos. Thanks! Love the I beam bumper.

[@VicsYard]

Well in compassion we are young compared to the 8N. It’s a fine piece of equipment. 👍🏼

[@Nat_Does_Crazy_Stuff]

This takes me back to driving one for my Grandma on her farm in Ohio she had a Ford 8n and one Ford 9n did same brush hogging her 60 acres been 35 years ago God brings back memories.

[@VicsYard]

We really are having fun with it. Just loaded a new Ford 8N video. Check it out. TY god bless

[@BillTheTractorMan]

Love it! I just love the Ford tractors! Mowing is one of my favorite jobs with my Fordson (English Ford) Major. Whether it be mowing hay, brush mowing, etc. Thank you for sharing.

[@VicsYard]

Yes it’s been a great experience just learning the 8N. Cant wait to get back out in the spring. I do have some plowing videos coming. Stay tuned. Thanks!

[@nottthereyet4872]

That thing clears well! Love the red wagon. Some beautiful countryside. 🍃🌳☘🍀🌿🍃🐝🐝

[@VicsYard]

Nott There Yet it’s nice. Thanks!

[@allen_p]

Looks just like my Uncle Willie's 8N. Spent a lot of summers on that tractor. A real workhorse

[@VicsYard]

Awesome. Check back to this channel we have more to come and different attachments

[@doctorfloc]

We've had the same 1948 8N since about 1960. The absolute best thing ever we did was convert to 12V negative ground and convert to electronic ignition. You will be so happy if you do that. Yesterday's tractor is where I got it. No more points...no more sneaking up on it hoping it will start....

[@VicsYard]

doctorfloc thanks for watching. I’ll check them out. I never worked on this machine yet. Soon I’ll give it the once over!

[@doctorfloc]

@@VicsYard Another big tip... keep it under a roof, or tarp when it rains. The gear oil is the hydraulic oil too. So from the transmission through the hydraulic pump and the rear end is the same oil. And the boot around the shifter is just one place water gets in. It requires 5 gallons of oil, and not the mineral based oil required in 1940's/1950's. Oil technology is just a tad more advanced now.... New Holland spec is ESN-MC2C134-D. Walmart has about the best price with a item # 16213442. Myself I tried the synthetic stuff...but unless you have all new seals everywhere it's just going to leak a lot.

[@BayouCountryPowerSaws]

I really like that Ford tractor! Whenever I can get a tractor I wouldnt mind having a vintage tractor like an old ford or Massey

[@VicsYard]

Bayou Country Power Saws It runs really nice!

[@cwdtransport2247]

If you look for a M/F then only check out the Mod 35

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Guess the sing of how high the Hives are is how much snow we get ! Gonna be a Great Winter Eh-Vic ? Ole 8N & Hawg did a swell job ! Great Lil Trailor ! Happy Labor Day Bud ! ATB T God Bless

[@VicsYard]

Terry W. Milburn I didn’t know that about bees. Looks like lots of snow! Thanks Mr. Terry!

[@backachershomestead]

I have a couple old fords on the homestead. Be sure to clean grille and radiator fins religiously. They plug up even cutting wet brush.

[@VicsYard]

Back Achers Homestead You got it. This one needed a good cleaning. TY

[@cwdtransport2247]

Build a framed screen of window aluminum wire and fit it against the radiator, clean after each use.ChiefD

[@johnbirman5840]

P.S. The N’s are Grand Old Ladies. You are privileged to own one, they are a piece of American Greatness. Give ‘em a Little Love and they will love ya back

[@Mike_Steezie]

Brings back memories. I spent a lot of time on a 8N just like that. Doing the same thing.

[@VicsYard]

MSteezie17 Really cool. Thanks for watchin brother.

[@jackphillips8771]

Thanks for the video. I have one made in 1950. I you could raise the rear by lowering the wheel and lower the front about 1" lower than the rear it will take a lot less power to run that 5 footer.

[@VicsYard]

This year we did start playing with adjustments. It helped due to some other comments. We think it needs a good tune up and service next year. Fuel tank cleaning as well. Thanks for commenting! Vic

[@cwdtransport2247]

It’s a mower not a plow..? You should never cut shorter than 6”. Your next cut should be @ 12-14”. Your most likely doing it for looks or fire prevention. Cut to short/often without enough rain will kill a pasture. ChiefD

[@cwdtransport2247]

@@VicsYard When you park for the winter stabilize the fuel, and fill it full to stop condensation, also change the fuel filter before starting. I always remove the plugs to check them and spray a healthy shot of WD40 in those old cylinders to help with compression and free possible stuck rings, it hurts nothing and may make a big difference. ChiefD

[@VicsYard]

@@cwdtransport2247 We run non ethanol fuel 91 octane now. Had good luck with it the past 5-6 years. Look me some WD40. Got a 41 chris-craft in storage I do that to. Keep her from seizing up on me! Good info!

[@garyharrall4002]

I love my 8n ford. It belonged to my grandpa. He passed away about 2 weeks ago so I plan on keeping it. Now the only thing I hate about it is the way the clutch operates the pto. Everytime I have to push on the clutch it stops the brush hog. Wonder why they set it up that way? Other than that I love it. I just pulled the carburetor off to rebuild it. Probably hasn't been messed with sense 1949.

[@VicsYard]

Clutch takes some getting used to. It’s ok. Great machine. Very dependable! Thanks for watching and sorry for your loss! Vic

[@cwdtransport2247]

If it is a big issue, then buy a Overrun PTO clutch. It attaches to the PTO spline you then connect the cutters tumbler bar (PTO shaft) an Bob’s yer Uncle. Just put a shot of grease in for each use. Mine is over thirty years old. ChiefD

[@cwdtransport2247]

The reason is a major use of the PTO was one and two row corn pickers, you wanted ALL the rotating machinery to stop quickly in case of jamming , same with bailers. Not stopping quickly enough would break or shear some internal part. One other thing Never replace the shear pin with a grade 8 bolt, you hit something hard and you will break something inside the gearbox.. ChiefD

[@garyharrall4002]

@@cwdtransport2247 I've heard of those

[@dieselwrench3621]

The only thing I could think of when I heard ouch ouch was running through briers 🤣 or black berry bushes

[@JamesTyreeII]

Wow! I did not realize paper wasps made paper wasp nest’s on the ground that look just like the ones hanging from trees. I had only ever seen Yellow jackets arise from underground

[@VicsYard]

James Tyree II Not really sure. Thanks for stopping in. 👍🏼

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

I noticed your driveline isn't running straight. That puts more stress on the components. The solution is to tilt the mower so the front blade is lower than the rear. That is the recommended hookup. You may need to adjust your top link as well as your rear wheel. If that was a pheasant that crossed the road, you can improve your pheasant hunting and production by mowing that field in narrow strips 2 to 3 X the width of the mower so the hen pheasant has a place to nest undisturbed. Also cover to feed on weed seeds and insects for the young of pheasants and turkeys. Trees will start to grow in 3 years if not mowed. Mow the oldest one third every year in a rotation. Saves time, fuel, engine wear, and benefits the environment. It also makes it easier to walk the field to hunt and to find downed birds. Easier on your bird dog if you have one. You might consider wildlife plantings on the edge like nannyberry and barberry. I hate barberry because it is invasive but pheasants love it. I had roosters come to the yard every day to feed on it. I have an escapee rooster in my yard now hiding in the hazelnut bushes and feeding on lupine seeds.

[@VicsYard]

SWAMPHUNTER644 I’ll have to tell the boys that. Good idea!

[@cwdtransport2247]

This is the best field management comment I have ever read. I will send this to the game warden at the Naval Weapons Station at Yorktown. ChiefD

[@tdcribbs8536]

Good job, enjoyed the video. I have an 8N laying in wait when I finally get some acreage. Those were Hornet or Paper Wasp nests not Bees.

[@VicsYard]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexandermitchell7434]

Nice work! Better check the rae, better check the raedistoras for the cleaning of that Radiator; the force of water will do a better job.

[@JamesTyreeII]

The proper way to adjust the angle on the rotary cutter is to have the front slightly lower than the back

[@VicsYard]

James Tyree II should look at some adjustments. Didn’t really look.

[@russellsmowingandtrimming1973]

We just bought one of these still learning how to drive it. 😂

[@VicsYard]

Thats awesome. Ill come check it out.

[@grassrat4506]

Used to use my stepdads Ford Jubilee skidding out logs, and using the backblade to level off his lot. The Jubilee had the low range, which made it nice. I've been pondering on purchasing a Jubilee or 9N this summer. Always see them in my area selling around $2000.00.

[@VicsYard]

BradtheFAM_ EVPEACE for that kinda money it’s worth it!

[@maryrickards2055]

I always see them 900 1500

[@richardbaumeister466]

i LOVED MY 8N

[@VicsYard]

Richard Baumeister We can’t wait to get back on it soon. Need to mow some lanes for hunting season!

[@johnbirman5840]

Reversing: Disconnect PTO, raise Hog, back in - slowly. Turn off Gas. Run till motor stalls. Get off tractor. Should you use 437 or 216 plugs? 216 needs less “spark” Jury out for me - but... 216 winning the day. (35 years. Biggest problem? Spark) Nice N

[@VicsYard]

John Birman Will try all of that. What brand spark plugs do you like to run. NGK? Thanks! Vic

[@LSCentral5328]

I bush hog twice a year with my Long 460 tractor. Last time I bush hogged I ran over an underground nest and got stung 3 times on the leg. Gotta be careful with those suckers!!

[@VicsYard]

Yup. Good thing we are not allergic. TY

[@wrenchinginthewoods]

I sympathize with you on trying to back it in the shed. I don't know why they geared reverse so high on these 8n's ... WAY too fast!

[@VicsYard]

Gotta kinda slip the clutch and that's no good. I don't have much time running this machine. Did fill a little high in reverse. Guess better to go fast. lol

[@dieselwrench3621]

This is a beautiful place. Looks kind of like Tennessee

[@VicsYard]

Yes It is. Going back soon to run machine with some plows. Food plots for deer. Stay tuned for that video. My friend moved to Tennessee. Loves it. Lots of hills and county like this. Thanks

[@dieselwrench3621]

@@VicsYard I’ll be sure to watch it. You guy’s made me want to find some land up there beautiful scenery 👍

[@VicsYard]

@@dieselwrench3621 It’s nice we love it. NY politics and Taxes are ruining it. People selling and moving out all the time. I’m looking for land as well. Hope prices drop in the next year or two.

[@brokkenstar]

Missed a spot!

[@VicsYard]

brokkenstar Sure did. Deer bed down in that tall grass!

[@alh9338]

Got to hog once. The proper kind, not the ladies. Had to start the tractor by grounding with a screwdriver but it worked! Hardest part was not turning to sharp because to would tear up the property. Good times 🍻

[@VicsYard]

That’s awesome. We are happy to keep it going for the little time we get to run it.

[@johnbirman5840]

Little “tip” for cutting w/9-8n’s. Don’t cut in 90+ degree. You don’t like it, neither do they. Try some cheap screen between the radiator core and the radiator tilty thing. It will keep bugs and seeds from embedding into radiator core - not good. But make sure it isn’t so fine so as to keep air from flowing to radiator. You’ll be pleasantly surprised at what you stop. Use top link adjustment to keep Hog out of dirt, and “walk it” onfoot twice, before the weeds get as high as an elephants ear, otherwise - don’t complain if you run over the tree limbs the electric company left for YOU. You’re responsible for what the N can’t do.

[@duanebolen8359]

Make sure you put an over runing clutch on pto because mower will keep pushing you

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

No live PTO on an 8N. Pause the tractor with clutch, mower stops. Carry a brush in the field with you for removing fluff from the radiator. Backing up is easier if you can lift the brush hog with 3 pt. hitch. Don't wear blue while mowing. Blue attracts angry ground bees. Wear a mosquito headnet and safety helmet or bump cap and leather gloves, long sleeve shirt with collar you can turn up. Carry some Sting Kill. Yellow jackets will chase you at least 1/4 mile if you disturb their nest. You almost always will run over ground bee (yellow jacket) nests while brush hogging. Some will have nests in the ground and some will have paper nests at any height.

[@jmyers9853]

no live pto. need to buy an over riding clutch for the pto shaft. when you push in the clutch the mower will still drive the tractor forward through the gears. the clutch will allow the shaft to turn but not drive the tractor. my 8n almost drove me up a tree until i got the over riding clutch. be careful with it in close situations

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

@@jmyers9853 Yes I got that wrong. It was my friend's tractor and he complained about the PTO. I realized after I sent.

[@CLamb385]

Thinking about picking up at 8n solely for brush cutting and tilling. Would you suggest it? My Kubota b3030 burned down and we ordered a new skid steer to replace it but still need to cut and till.

[@VicsYard]

For the cost it’s a lot of machine for the money. Soon as I find one locally I’m buying one. If it’s for commercial work I would say get something more dependable and powerful. TY

[@CLamb385]

@@VicsYard spent the entire day on my new 8n yesterday. Holy crap are they work! 😂 definitely does what I need it to do though!

[@VicsYard]

@@CLamb385 That's great. They are so cool.

[@jayss10]

Watch the grill on the old girl. Most of those don’t have a temperature gauge and I see a bunch of chaff in the radiator when your trying to back her up. Real easy to overheat one of those if your not careful.

[@VicsYard]

Your absolutely right. We clear it every time we run it. Checking fluid levels as well. We were just talking about trying to add a temperature gauge. Great comment THANK YOU!!!

[@jayss10]

@@VicsYard Several ways to do it. The "Best" way to do it is by putting one in the head. If you have a later model head on the engine there is actually an undrilled boss on the left side of the head near the front that is for this exact purpose. Ford put it there for Powerpack/generator applications. I drilled and tapped the head on my Granddads 8n for one. The other way is putting an inline deal in the upper hose. Not a fan of of that method but if you have an earlier style head that's about the only way to do it.

[@VicsYard]

@@jayss10 Wow thanks for info. We will look for that. Im sure someday we will be doing some deeper engine work on it.

[@jasonkaye5010]

Watch out for those bees Vic I found a nest last weekend in the woods got all stung up

[@VicsYard]

Jason Kaye Run for the hills!!!!!!! Lol

[@jasonkaye5010]

Lol that I did

[@ltsallwood]

They're not bees, they're paper wasps...

[@chrisruiz1215]

Is it safe to run that bush hog with a chain. Just curious because mine has it but it rotted out

[@VicsYard]

Not sure about chain. I would 100% take apart and rebuild.

[@chrisruiz1215]

@@VicsYard mine came with that at it snapped. Not safe. I'm thinking the same. Rebuilding it

[@wakeup6910]

You guys better stay in the city,,,, jeesh

[@VicsYard]

Suburbia get it right!!!! Hahahaha

[@robertheinkel6225]

Hopefully you have an overrunning clutch on the PTO, or stopping the tractor is a bitch. Without one,the mower will keep ping the tractor until it stops spinning.

[@VicsYard]

Robert Heinkel I’m not sure what it has. Stay tuned for the next video. This weekend we are going to cut again. Will dig deeper into the tractor. 👍🏼 Vic

[@odisdenney690]

Use a shopvac to clean the tractor grill

[@VicsYard]

We did both vac and blower. nice and clean now. Just put new video up of it. Check it out. TY

[@hoobsgarage]

how many people does it take to back a tractor in a shed???

[@VicsYard]

Two buzzed dudes! Lol

[@Kookamungawerewolf]

Goldenrod weeds, better put on a dust mask! That bee nest looked like a hornet nest. Is that a '49 8n?

[@VicsYard]

James Lester We were good. Not sure of year yet on tractor. I’ll be getting more info for sure! Thanks!

[@VicsYard]

Not sure of year. Any tags I can find on it?

[@Arky101b]

Serial number on the side of the engine block below the sediment bowl.

[@Rangerfan-gz1rx]

That pasture just about got away from you

[@VicsYard]

Sure did. We been keeping up with it.

[@ampatriot]

What does it say on the side of that cutter? Bush Hog

[@VicsYard]

G Black not sure!

[@thomaselliott4246]

How thick of tree/bushes will it cut and how dangers is the brakes

[@VicsYard]

We only cut high grass with this machine. I guess 8N's don't have good driveline protection. Hit some heavy stuff it goes right to the motor. Shocks the system. Thats my understanding. I was told the newer equipment have safety devises to protect from heavy hits. I got my eye out for a nice diesel tractor for next year. work the fields some. Set up some food plots. Thanks Vic

[@backachershomestead]

I cut 1 1/2 trees with my 8n all the time. We live on hilly steep ground so I "steer" with the brakes a lot. Front doesn't stay on ground well. But I dont want to put weight on the front because we also have very wet ground. The 8n has left, right brakes on one side and clutch on the other. That is the safest in the N series. Also you must run a overriding clutch to the pto or the mower will push the tractor .

[@mrsnoodle8079]

I just bought the same brush hog

[@VicsYard]

gamsy how ya like it?

[@billymiller8936]

Why do you have such a hard time backing up

[@VicsYard]

Drinkin don't help lol

[@billymiller8936]

Victor L. Fazio III haha

[@hokiedokie]

Is that a 6ft hog?

[@VicsYard]

I believe it’s 5’ I’ll have to check for you. TY

[@Zippy1wood.]

I’d be running for them hills I hate them bees

[@VicsYard]

can't wait to get back out to the land!!!

[@elishahuffman5241]

Oh there's a bees nest let me get close to it

[@VicsYard]

Probably didn’t see it at first. Lucky I’m not allergic.

[@DavidMiller-jc4pl]

What state are you in?

[@VicsYard]

David Miller upstate NY

[@stevehertz4878]

The front is 2 night need 2 level will cut better.

[@VicsYard]

Steve Hertz Say that again!

[@MultiCrusher2]

Sharpen the blades and run it at 550rpm.it will come out much better.

[@VicsYard]

Bill Scott i never got my hands on it yet. Soon! TY

[@jameschester3986]

Looks like hornets nest 😜

[@VicsYard]

Cutting about two weeks ago same spot. More bees. lol

[@ampatriot]

Your governor is too tight.. give her a little turn

[@VicsYard]

G Black Thanks for the info. I’ll be with the boys again working the fields. Doing some food plots. Felt like she had more power in her. You can really hear it when we try putting it in the shed. Thanks!

[@Roger-kx9wl]

Salut du Québec donne du gas a ton petit ford il faut que sa toune

[@RascalKyng]

5 or 6 foot??

[@VicsYard]

Not very big. Might be 5 foot wide. It's a good size for it. We don't run it very hard. Nice and ez. Try to keep it out of brush. I was told the 8N has no clutches on the PTO. If you hit something hard it shocks everything right up to the motor. THANKS!

[@curtisdowling3773]

Hes not running at pto speed .

[@VicsYard]

Would that be faster or slower?

[@frostythesnowdragon3170]

doesn’t sound like she’s running very good

[@VicsYard]

What sound you hearing?

[@frostythesnowdragon3170]

@@VicsYard well what i mean is it shouldn't die that easily even in idle

[@VicsYard]

DaSavageFox 01 ya Chris don’t run tractors much and or know how to drive clutched vehicles. I see what ya mean. Dumping clutch don’t help! Lol