In Reply to: What year/model do I really have posted by RichardNY9N on April 12, 2008 at 16:48:35:
I think you're mixing apples and oranges a bit. Let's back up and start from the beginning.
First, what does your tractor look like?
Compare to the photos below (borrowed from John Smith's site):
Here is Tyler's very nicely restored 9N. A 2N will look very similar.
Very often a 9N or 2N will be painted red and gray like an 8N. Compare the rear wheels to quickly tell a 9N/2N from an 8N when the paint looks the same.
Here is an 8N:
Now if your tractor looks like the top photo, then your s/n would indeed be a 1940. But if your tractor looks like the second photo, your s/n would be a 1948. The serial number sequence started over when the model changed from 2N to 8N.
The s/n sequence started over again in 1953 when the NAA/Golden Jubilee replaced the 8N. If your serial number starts with NAA then your tractor should look something like this:
If it does, then your serial number says it is a 1953.
I hope this helps.
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