Ford
Ford 8240
The Ford 8240 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1992 to 1995 as part of the PowerStar 40 Series. Built in Basildon, England, it features a Ford Genesis 7.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine and offers two transmission options: a 12-speed synchronized SynchroShift and a 16-speed four-speed power shift. The tractor is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with electro-hydraulic differential lock and power steering. It has hydraulic wet disc brakes and a two-post foldable ROPS with an optional Comfort Command Cab with air-conditioning. The 8240 supports various hydraulic and hitch configurations and has independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. It can be equipped with Ford 7411 or 7413 front-end loaders. The tractor's dimensions and weights vary by configuration, with 2WD and 4WD wheelbases of 106 and 103 inches respectively, and shipping weights ranging from 8,684 to 10,882 pounds.
Power106 hp[P]
Founded1992 - 1995
Model8240
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 8240
Power
| PTO (tested) | 100.8 hp (75.2 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 96 hp (71.6 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 84.5 hp (63.0 kW) |
Tires
| Rear | 18.4-34 |
|---|---|
| Front | 10.00-16 |
Engine
| Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Ford Genesis |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Idle RPM | 725-2275 |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder 12-valve |
| Fuel tank | 57.5 gal (217.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x5.00 inches (112 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Displacement | 456 ci (7.5 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Oil capacity | 22.1 qts (20.9 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 21.1 qts (20.0 L), 22.7 qts (cab) (21.5 L) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.019 inches (cold) (0.483 mm) |
Height
| Cab | 110 inches (279 cm) |
|---|---|
| Hood | 70 inches (177 cm) |
| Exhaust | 114 inches (289 cm) |
Weight
| 2WD Cab Shipping | 9,824 lbs (4456 kg) |
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| 4WD Cab Shipping | 10,882 lbs (4936 kg) |
| 2WD ROPS Shipping | 8,684 lbs (3939 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS Shipping | 9,742 lbs (4418 kg) |
Variants
| 8240SL | 12-speed |
|---|---|
| 8240SLE | 16-speed premium |
Dimensions
| Width | 83 inches (210 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 176 inches (447 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 106 inches (269 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 103 inches (261 cm) |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 24 inches (60 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 22 inches (55 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 1 (ROPS), 2 (cab) |
| Battery CCA | 800 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 (ROPS), 100 (cab) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| 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) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Power steering | yes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Production
| Type | Row-Crop tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | PowerStar 40 Series |
| Built in | Basildon, England |
| Years made | 1992 - 1995 |
| Original price | $40,500 in 1997 |
Attachments
| Loaders | Ford 7411 loader, Ford 7413 loader |
|---|---|
| 7411 Loader | Breakout5265 lbs (2388 kg) Reach (dumped)48 inches (121 cm) Height (at pin)134 inches (340 cm) Clearance (dumped)99 inches (251 cm) Lift (full at pin)3050 lbs (1383 kg) |
| 7413 Loader | Breakout6285 lbs (2850 kg) Reach (dumped)39 inches (99 cm) Height (at pin)159 inches (403 cm) Clearance (dumped)125 inches (317 cm) Lift (full at pin)3490 lbs (1583 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 12-speed synchronized, 16-speed four-speed power shift |
|---|---|
| 12-speed SynchroShift | Typesynchronized Gears12 forward and reverse Clutchdry disc DescriptionFour gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with right-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts are synchronized. Shifts between medium and high ranges are synchronized, but the tractor should be stopped to shift to or from low range. Sychronized shuttle shifting. The 12-speed SynchroShift was standard on the 8240 SL. |
| 16-speed ElectroShift/Pulse Command | Typefour-speed power shift Gears16 forward and reverse Clutchwet disc DescriptionFour power shift gears arranged in two synchronized ratio groups (1-4 and 5-8). Two synchronized ranges (low/high) and right-hand shuttle. Oil capacity64 qts (60.6 L) |
Tractor hitch
| Control | Position control and top-link draft sensing (8240 SL), Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE) |
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| Rear Type | II |
| 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 PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |