Ford 8240 Specifications
Engine Horsepower: 106 hp
Manufactured: 1992 to 1995
Ford 8240 Summary
The Ford 8240 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1992 to 1995 and is part of the PowerStar 40 Series. It is powered by a Ford 7.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine, with claimed PTO power of 96 hp and tested PTO power of 100.8 hp. The tractor was built in Basildon, England, and had an original price of $40,500 in 1997. The variants include the 8240SL with a 12-speed transmission and the 8240SLE with a 16-speed premium transmission.
Ford 8240 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the Ford 8240 and where was it built?
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Built in: Basildon, England
- Original price: $40,500 in 1997
Variants
What are the variants available for the Ford 8240?
- 8240SL: 12-speed
- 8240SLE: 16-speed premium
Engine
What is the engine type and fuel capacity of the Ford 8240?
- Engine: Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
- Fuel tank: 57.5 gal (217.6 L)
Transmissions
What transmission options are available for the Ford 8240?
- Transmission 1: 12-speed synchronized
- Transmission 2: 16-speed four-speed power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower rating of the Ford 8240?
- PTO (claimed): 96 hp (71.6 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 84.5 hp (63.0 kW)
- PTO (tested): 100.8 hp (75.2 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the Ford 8240?
- Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
- Final drives: Inboard planetary
- Differential lock: Electro-hydraulic
- Steering: Power steering
- Brakes: Hydraulic wet disc brakes
- ROPS: Two-post foldable with flat-deck platform
- Cab: Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications of the Ford 8240?
- Type: Gear pump (SL), Closed center load sensing (SLE)
- Valves: 1 to 4
- Pump flow: 17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm), 20 gpm (SLE) (75.7 lpm)
- Steering pressure: 2100 psi (144.8 bar)
Tractor Hitch
What type of hitch does the Ford 8240 have?
- 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 (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)
What are the PTO specifications of the Ford 8240?
- Rear PTO: Independent
- Rear RPM: 540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications of the Ford 8240?
- 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
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications of the Ford 8240?
- Ground: Negative
- Charging system: Alternator
- Charging amps: 55 (ROPS), 100 (cab)
- Batteries: 1 (ROPS), 2 (cab)
- Battery CCA: 800
- Battery volts: 12
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