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Ford 8240

Ford 8240 tractor
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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.
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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)
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

Breakout:5265 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

Breakout:6285 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

Type:synchronized
Gears:12 forward and reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Description:Four 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

Type:four-speed power shift
Gears:16 forward and reverse
Clutch:wet disc
Description:Four power shift gears arranged in two synchronized ratio groups (1-4 and 5-8). Two synchronized ranges (low/high) and right-hand shuttle.
Oil capacity:64 qts (60.6 L)

Tractor hitch

Control:Position control and top-link draft sensing (8240 SL), Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)
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

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