Ford 8240


Ford 8240 tractor photo
1992 - 1995
PowerStar 40 Series
Row-Crop tractor
Series map:
7840
8240
8340
100.0hp*
106.7hp*
117.8hp*
*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Production
ManufacturerFord
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Basildon, England
Original price was $40,500 in 1997
Variants
8240SL12-speed
8240SLE16-speed premium
Ford 8240 Engine
Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank57.5 gal
217.6 L
Engine details ...
Ford 8240 Transmissions
12-speed synchronized
16-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission details ...
Ford 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
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Typegear pump (SL)
 closed center load sensing (SLE)
Valves1 to 4
Pump flow17.4 gpm
65.9 lpm
 20 gpm (SLE)
75.7 lpm
Steering press.2100 psi
144.8 bar
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
ControlPosition control and top-link draft sensing (8240 SL)
 Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6,210 lbs (SL)
2816 kg
 8,240 lbs (SL optional)
3737 kg
 6,564 lbs (SLE)
2977 kg
 8,710 lbs (SLE optional)
3950 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear RPM540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase106 inches
269 cm
4WD Wheelbase103 inches
261 cm
Weight8684 to 10882 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
8240 Serial Numbers
Location:Data plate inside hood.
1992BD02865
1993BD35935
1994BD65544
1995BD98440
1996021671B
1997057719B

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Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55 (ROPS)
 100 (cab)
Batteries1 (ROPS)
 2 (cab)
Battery CCA800
Battery volts12
References
8240 references literature
Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford
Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland
66 to 106 PTO hp PowerStar Tractors published in 1991, by Ford
66 to 106 PTO hp PowerStar Tractors published in 1992, by Ford
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