Ford

8240

Horsepower
106hp
Production
1992–1995
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$40,500 (1997)
EngineFord 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor Typerow-crop
SeriesPowerStar 40 Series
Manufacture LocationBasildon, England

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakeshydraulic wet disc
Rops Typetwo-post foldable
CabComfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning
Differential Lockelectro-hydraulic
Final Drivesinboard planetary

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typegear pump (SL), closed center load sensing (SLE)
Hydraulic Valves1
Hydraulic Pump Flow17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeII
Rear Lift6,210 lbs (2,816 kg)
Hitch ControlPosition control and top-link draft sensing (8240 SL), Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops57.5 gal (217.6 L)

Other

Variant 8240sl12-speed
Variant 8240sle16-speed premium
Steering Pressure2,100 psi (144.8 bar)
Rear Lift Optional8,240 lbs (3,737 kg)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Alt20 gpm (75.7 lpm)

Engine

EngineFord Genesis
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6-cylinder 12-valve
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement456 ci (7.5 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.40x5.00 in (112 x 127 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio17.5
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity22.1 qts (20.9 L)
Coolant Capacity21.1 qts (20 L)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.41 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.48 mm)
Idle725-2275 RPM
Rated2,100 RPM

Dimensions

Length176 in (447 cm)
Width83 in (210 cm)
Height Cab110 in (279 cm)
Height Hood70 in (177 cm)
Height Exhaust114 in (289 cm)
Wheelbase103 in (261 cm)
Clearance Front Axle22 in (55 cm)
Shipping Weight Cab 2WD9,824 lbs (4,456 kg)
Shipping Weight Cab 4WD10,882 lbs (4,936 kg)
Shipping Weight Rops 2WD8,684 lbs (3,939 kg)
Shipping Weight Rops 4WD9,742 lbs (4,418 kg)
Tires Ag Front10.00-16
Tires Ag Rear18.4-34

Available Attachments

Ford 7411 loaderFord 7413 loader

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 164
Test Number164
Test DateSeptember 1992 - 1992
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power100.8 hp (75.2 kW)
Drawbar Max Power84.5 hp (63 kW)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max6.4 gal/hr (24.2 L/hr)
Transmission Type16-speed
Fuel Use Rated Engine5.8 gal/hr (22 L/hr)