Ford 8240

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 8240 is a powerful utility tractor made from 1992 to 1995. It has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine made by Ford New Holland. This engine is very big for its class and can produce 100.8 hp, which is more than most similar tractors. The tractor has a cab for the driver and uses power steering, making it easy to control.

This tractor is great for heavy work. It has a three-point hitch at the back that can lift up to 6,250 lb, which is very high compared to other tractors. The Ford 8240 is also quite heavy itself, weighing 8,684 lb. It has a SynchroShift transmission with 8 forward gears and 16 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options. The tractor can use its PTO at either 540 or 1000 rpm, making it work well with many different tools. While its hydraulic system isn't as powerful as some other tractors, it still gets the job done with a pressure of 2030 psi.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 101 hp (75.2 kW)

Transmission: SynchroShift

Operating Weight: 8684 lb (3939 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 8240 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 8240 is Above Average. It is greater than 84% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 8240 is Above Average. It is greater than 81% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 8240 is Excellent. It is greater than 92% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 8240 is Below Average. It is greater than 12% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford New Holland
Model
Genesis
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Valve Configuration
12-valve
Fuel Type
Diesel
Cylinders
6
Displacement
456 ci (7.5 L)
Bore
4.40 in (111.8 mm)
Stroke
5.00 in (127.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2069
Power Output
101 hp (75.2 kW)

Transmission

Type
SynchroShift
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
16
Options
Multiple ranges or power shift patterns