Ford 8240 Row-Crop tractor Specs & Features

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Ford 8240 Row-Crop tractor Technical Specifications

Ford 8240 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1992 – 1995.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Ford 8240 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Ford 8240 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Ford
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Basildon, England
Original price:	$40,500 (1997)

Ford 8240 Power

Engine:
PTO (claimed):	96 hp 71.6 kW
Drawbar (tested):	84.5 hp 63.0 kW
PTO (tested):	100.8 hp 75.2 kW

Ford 8240 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	55 (ROPS)
	100 (cab)
Batteries:	1 (ROPS)
	2 (cab)
Battery CCA:	800
Battery volts:	12

Ford 8240 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×2 2WD

4×4 MFWD 4WD (optional)

Final drives:

inboard planetary

Differential lock:

electro-hydraulic

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

hydraulic wet disc

Cab:

Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Transmissions:

12-speed synchronized

16-speed four-speed power shift

Hydraulics

Type:	gear pump (SL)
	closed center load sensing (SLE)
Valves:	1 to 4
Pump flow:	17.4 gpm 65.9 lpm
	20 gpm 75.7 lpm (SLE)
Steering press.:	2100 psi 144.8 bar

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:	II
Control:	Position control and top-link draft sensing (8240 SL)
	Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)
Rear lift (at 24″/610mm):	6,210 lbs 2816 kg (SL)
	8,240 lbs 3737 kg (SL optional)
	6,564 lbs 2977 kg (SLE)
	8,710 lbs 3950 kg (SLE optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	540/1000

Ford 8240 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Ford Genesis
diesel
6-cylinder 12-valve
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	456 ci 7.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.40×5.00 inches 112 x 127 mm
Compression:	17.5:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Idle RPM:	725-2275
Firing order:	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	21.1 qts 20.0 L
	22.7 qts 21.5 L (cab)
Intake valve clearance:	0.016 inches 0.406 mm (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance:	0.019 inches 0.483 mm (cold)

Ford 8240 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	SynchroShift
Type:	synchronized
Gears:	12 forward and reverse
Clutch:	dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with right-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts are synchronized. Shifts between medium and high ranges are synchronized, but the tractor should be stopped to shift to or from low range. Sychronized shuttle shifting. The 12-speed SynchroShift was standard on the 8240 SL.

Ford 8240 Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase:	106 inches 269 cm
4WD Wheelbase:	103 inches 261 cm
Length:	176 inches 447 cm
Width:	83 inches 210 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle):	24 inches 60 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):	22 inches 55 cm

Ford 8240 Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping:	8,684 lbs 3939 kg
4WD ROPS Shipping:	9,742 lbs 4418 kg
2WD Cab Shipping:	9,824 lbs 4456 kg
4WD Cab Shipping:	10,882 lbs 4936 kg

Ford 8240 Height
Hood:	70 inches 177 cm
Cab:	110 inches 279 cm
Exhaust:	114 inches 289 cm

Ford 8240 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 164
Diesel 16-speed 4WD September 1992 – 1992,
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	100.8 hp 75.2 kW
Fuel use:	5.8 gal/hour 22.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	84.5 hp 63.0 kW
Fuel use:	6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour

FAQ

Is Ford 8240 a good tractor?

The Ford 8240 is one of the great tractors in the Ford stable, and it has earned Ford a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Ford 8240 take?

Check out the Ford 8240 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Ford made the 7840

The Ford 8240 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1992 – 1995