Compare/Ford 276 vs Ford 8240

Ford 276 vs Ford 8240

Verdict: Ford 276 vs Ford 8240

The Ford 276 and the Ford 8240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8240 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 100 hp. Ford 8240 is the lighter machine (8,684 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 8240 holds more fuel (217.6 L vs 147.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 8240 is the newer design (1992 vs 1988). In short: choose the Ford 8240 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 276 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

100 hp

101 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 8240 SLE.Reference

Drive

4x4 4WDReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

147.6 LReference

217.6 LReference

Engine

86.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

7.5 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

21.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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63.0 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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725-2275Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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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75.2 kWReference

Max power

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63.0 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

71.6 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

Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 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

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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75.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Weight

9300 to 13500 poundsReference

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

Ground clearance

60 cmReference

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Shipping

4218 kgReference

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Operating

6123 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1134 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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269 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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261 cmReference

Front tire

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10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-34Reference

Ag front

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10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-34Reference

Length

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447 cmReference

Width

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210 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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60 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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55 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3939 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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4418 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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4456 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4936 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery CCA

850Reference

800Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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100 (cab)Reference

Batteries

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2 (cab)Reference

Variants

8240SL

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12-speedReference

8240SLE

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16-speed premiumReference

Ford 8240 attachments

8240 Serial Numbers

1992

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BD02865Reference

1993

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BD35935Reference

1994

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BD65544Reference

1995

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BD98440Reference

1996

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021671BReference

1997

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057719BReference

Location:

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Data plate inside hood.Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 8240 Height

Hood

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177 cmReference

Cab

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279 cmReference

Exhaust

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289 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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24.2 l/hourReference

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.