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New Holland 8240

New Holland 8240 tractor
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The New Holland 8240 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1996 to 1997 as part of the PowerStar 40 Series. It was built in Basildon, England and originally priced at $40,500 in 1997. The tractor shares its design with the Ford 8240 and features a Ford Genesis 7.5L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It offers two transmission options: a 12-speed synchronized SynchroShift and a 16-speed four-speed power shift ElectroShift/Pulse Command. The tractor is available in two- or four-wheel drive configurations with hydraulic wet disc brakes and electro-hydraulic differential lock. It has a rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options and a rear hitch type II with various control options. The 8240 supports front-end loaders including the Ford 7411 and 7413 models. Dimensions vary between 2WD and 4WD models, with weights ranging from 8,684 to 10,882 pounds depending on configuration. Electrical system includes a negative ground alternator charging system with 55 or 100 amps depending on cab type.
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Power106 hp[P]
Founded1996 - 1997
Model8240

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for New Holland 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 tire:18.4-34
Front tire: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

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)

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:1996 - 1997
Original price:$40,500 in 1997

Attachments

Overview:front-end loader
Ford 7411 loader:3050 lbs lift (full at pin) (1383 kg), 5265 lbs breakout (2388 kg), 48 inches reach (dumped) (121 cm), 134 inches height (at pin) (340 cm), 99 inches clearance (dumped) (251 cm)
Ford 7413 loader:3490 lbs lift (full at pin) (1583 kg), 6285 lbs breakout (2850 kg), 39 inches reach (dumped) (99 cm), 159 inches height (at pin) (403 cm), 125 inches clearance (dumped) (317 cm)

Transmission

Options:12-speed synchronized, 16-speed four-speed power shift
SynchroShift:synchronized, 12 forward and reverse gears, dry disc clutch, 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.
ElectroShift/Pulse Command:four-speed power shift, 16 forward and reverse gears, wet disc clutch, Oil capacity 64 qts (60.6 L), Four power shift gears arranged in two synchronized ratio groups (1-4 and 5-8). Two synchronized ranges (low/high) and right-hand shuttle. Clutch must be used to shift range or move between the lower (1-4) and higher (5-8) gear ratio groups. Push-button power shifting between the four gears in a ratio group. Push-button de-clutching on the shuttle lever allow shifting without the foot clutch. The 16 power shift was standard on the 8240 SLE.

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