Massey Ferguson 8240

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Massey Ferguson 8240 is a powerful row crop tractor built from 1999 to 2003. It has a 2WD drive system and a strong Sisu engine with 6 cylinders. The engine puts out 146.2 hp, which is above average for tractors. It runs on diesel fuel and has a turbocharger to boost power.

This tractor has big tires made for farm work. The front tires are 16.9R30, and the rear tires are even bigger at 20.8R42. It's a heavy machine, weighing 15,555 pounds. The 8240 has a special transmission with 18 forward gears, giving the driver lots of speed choices. It also has power steering to make it easier to drive.

The Massey Ferguson 8240 is built for serious farm work. It has a three-point hitch at the back for attaching tools. The hydraulic system is strong, pumping 29 gallons per minute. This tractor also has good brakes that work well even when wet. For comfort, it has a cab to protect the driver from weather and noise.
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Key Specifications

Category: Row Crop

Power Output: 146 hp (109.0 kW)

Transmission: Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 15555 lb (7056 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Massey Ferguson 8240 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Massey Ferguson 8240 is Average. It is greater than 65% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Massey Ferguson 8240 is Above Average. It is greater than 72% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Massey Ferguson 8240 is Average. It is greater than 58% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Massey Ferguson 8240 is Average. It is greater than 56% of similar Row Crop tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Row Crop tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Sisu
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged intercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
402 ci (6.6 L)
Bore
4.25 in (108.0 mm)
Stroke
4.72 in (120.0 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
146 hp (109.0 kW)

Transmission

Type
Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Forward Gears
18

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power
Brake Type
Multiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together

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