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    New Holland 8240

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    1996 - 1997   PowerStar 40 Series
    Row-Crop tractor
    Previous model:Ford 8240
    Larger:New Holland 8340
    Smaller:New Holland 7840





    Note: the New Holland model 8240 is the same as the Ford 8240. The following data is from the 8240 listing.
     

    Production:

    Manufacturer:New Holland
    Factory:Basildon, England
    Original price (USD):$40,500 (1997)
     

    Variants:

    8240SL:12-speed
    8240SLE:16-speed premium
     

    New Holland 8240 Engine:

       Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
    full engine details ...
     

    Capacity:

    Fuel:57.5 gal [217.6 L]
     

    3-Point 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 RPMs:540/1000
     

    Dimensions & Tires:

    2WD Wheelbase:106 inches [269 cm]
    4WD Wheelbase:103 inches [261 cm]
    Weight:8684 to 10882 pounds
    Front tire:10.00-16
    Rear tire:18.4-34
    full dimensions and tires ...
     

    8240 Serial Numbers:

    Location:Data plate inside hood.
    1992: BD02865
    1993: BD35935
    1994: BD65544
    1995: BD98440
    1996: 021671B
    1997: 057719B

    how to read serial numbers...

     

    New Holland 8240 Power:

    PTO (claimed):96 hp [71.6 kW]
    Drawbar (tested):84.5 hp [63.0 kW]
    PTO (tested):100.8 hp [75.2 kW]
    power test details ...
     

    Mechanical:

    Chassis:4x2 2WD
     4x4 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.
     

    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]
     

    Electrical:

    Ground:negative
    Charging system:alternator
    Charging amps:55 (ROPS)
     100 (cab)
     

    Battery:

    Number:1 (ROPS)
     2 (cab)
    Cold-cranking amps:800
    Volts:12
     

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    Last update:February 20, 2012
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