Ford Tractors
The Origin of Tractors - A Brief History
Tractors are used today commonly for agricultural purposes. Tractors are large powered vehicles that drive and slow speeds but produce a lot of power. There are various agricultural implements that can be towed behind the tractor to do various jobs on the farm.
The first tractors came about around 1850. The earliest tractors were made of steam engines that drove a mechanical belt. These steam-powered agricultural engines were used until the early 1900's when more reliable tractors were developed.
The first gasoline powered tractor was built in 1892. Only two were sold, and this did not occur until 1911. Henry Ford was the first to mass produce tractors when he introduced the Fordson in 1917. The Fordson was a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine tractor. Ford Tractors began the widespread popularity of tractors.
A conventional tractor consists of a driver's seat between two large wheels. The engine is located in front of the driver. There are two small steerable tires below the engine compartment. This design has remained the same for almost the whole existence of the tractor. The only exceptions are the modern tractors with an enclosed cab for driver comfort and safety. Most closed in cabs come with air conditioning and heating. This makes it easier to farm in comfort. Closed in cabs also brought the idea of computers in tractors, since they can be protected.
Farm Machinery has made many new advances over the past century. There are now many different brands of mass produced tractors, the most popular over the past century being John Deere, Massey-Ferguson, New Holland, and Case IH Tractors. Most people chose brand based on what their family has had in the past. These brands created competition, and therefore lowered the price of tractors.
Farm tractors are mostly used for plowing, tilling, disking, harrowing, planting, or other similar tasks. Different farm implements are attached to the rear of the tractor. With new technology, farming has become very precise. Most new tractors have the ability to come equipped with a GPS and on board computers that show the farmer exactly where he/she is. This also leads to auto steer options. These make sure the tractor does not overlap with the previous row and waste fuel. The tractor does have to be steered at the end of the row.
Within a modern tractor, there are 5 pedals. There is the clutch, to disengage the transmission. There is a left rear wheel brake and a right rear wheel brake. These help the driver control the tractor during turns. There is a differential lock pedal. This assures that the same amount of power is given to both back wheels, thus preventing slipping. But, the differential lock has to be taken off during turns so that the wheels can operate separately. The last pedal is the throttle. The throttle works much like that of a car throttle. In tractors, there is also a hand operated throttle that ensures that the tractor goes the same speed up and down the different rows.
Ford 8N tractors?
How well does a tractor rear-tine tiller work with the 8N Ford Tractors. Or would it be better with a plow and disc?
I've never used a tiller with an 8N, but I've had some good luck planting food plots using a disk. If your 8N has a live PTO, a tiller might be dangerous.....
