Ford 8N Tractor: Sustainable Farming Legacy, 1947-1952
The Ford 8N: A Post-War Agricultural Revolution The post-World War II era witnessed a transformative shift in American agriculture. Farmers, facing labor shortages and the need for increased efficiency, eagerly embraced mechanization. Central to this revolution was the Ford 8N tractor, produced from 1947 to 1952. Over half a million units rolled off the assembly line, profoundly altering farming practices across the nation. But how does this iconic machine stand up to modern standards of sustainable agriculture?...