Compare/Ford 276 vs Ford 7740

Ford 276 vs Ford 7740

Verdict: Ford 276 vs Ford 7740

The Ford 276 and the Ford 7740 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. Ford 7740 is the lighter machine (7,312 kg vs 9,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 276 holds more fuel (147.6 L vs 94.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 7740 is the newer design (1991 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

VersatileReference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

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 7740 SLE.Reference

Drive

4x4 4WDReference

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Original price

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$36,000 (1998)Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic (SL/SLE)Reference

Brakes

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hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

147.6 LReference

177.5 LReference

Engine

86.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

86.5 kWReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2500Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

22.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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74.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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70.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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57.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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70.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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74.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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725-2275Reference

Torque

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560.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

ROPS Coolant capacity

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14.5 LReference

Cab Coolant capacity

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16.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.483 mmReference

Power at rated engine speed

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64.8 kWReference

Max power

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55.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

16 forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity

32.2 LReference

60.6 LReference

Transmission

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ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

64.1 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

193.1 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

1 to 4Reference

Front valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

102.2 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Steering press.

158.6 barReference

144.8 barReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position controlReference

Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7740 SLE.Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

3175 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1995 kgReference

3950 kgReference

Front Hitch

II/IReference

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Front lift (at ends)

1481 kgReference

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Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

907 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2500Reference

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PTO (tested)

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64.8 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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64.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

9300 to 13500 poundsReference

7312 to 9194 poundsReference

Ground clearance

60 cmReference

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Shipping

4218 kgReference

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Operating

6123 kgReference

3937 kgReference

Max Drawbar

1134 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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236 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-30Reference

Length

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411 cmReference

2WD Width

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195 cmReference

4WD Width

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203 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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55 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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50 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3316 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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3695 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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3709 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4170 kgReference

Ballasted

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5198 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery CCA

850Reference

800Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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55Reference

Cab Charging amps

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100Reference

ROPS Batteries

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1Reference

Cab Batteries

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2Reference

Variants

7740S

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8-speed economyReference

7740SL

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12-speedReference

7740SLE

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16-speed premiumReference

Ford 7740 attachments

7740 Serial Numbers

1993

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BD35935Reference

1994

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BD65544Reference

1995

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BD98440Reference

1996

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019149BReference

Location:

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Data plate inside hood.Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 7740 Height

Hood

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170 cmReference

Cab

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271 cmReference

Exhaust

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284 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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20.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4631 kgReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.