Compare/Ford 7000 vs Ford 7840

Ford 7000 vs Ford 7840

Verdict: Ford 7000 vs Ford 7840

The Ford 7000 and the Ford 7840 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 7000 leads on rated power with 93 hp against 90 hp. Ford 7000 is the lighter machine (2,857 kg vs 8,076 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 7840 holds more fuel (217.6 L vs 75.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 7840 is the newer design (1991 vs 1971). In short: choose the Ford 7000 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7840 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

93 hp

90 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

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 7840 SLE.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Original price

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$35,650 (1996)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic (SLE)Reference

Brakes

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hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference

Variants

7100

all-purposeReference

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7200

row-cropReference

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7840S

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8-speed economyReference

7840SL

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12-speedReference

7840SLE

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16-speed premiumReference

Engine

Fuel tank

75.7 LReference

217.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

69.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

66.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

49.7 kWReference

56.1 kWReference

Displacement

4.2 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

66.4 kWReference

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Power (gross)

69.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

21.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

0.483 mmReference

Oil capacity

52.1 LReference

60.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

62.3 kWReference

67.4 kWReference

Max power

49.7 kWReference

56.1 kWReference

Idle RPM

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725-2275Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Clutch

330mm discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

61.9 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

62.3 kWReference

67.4 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

1 to 4Reference

Pump flow

22.7 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.4 lpmReference

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Steering press.

75.8 barReference

144.8 barReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7840 SLE.Reference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2060Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

58.8 kWReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3950 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

222 cmReference

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Weight

2857 kgReference

8076 to 10274 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

7.50-20Reference

10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

Length

359 cmReference

447 cmReference

Width

173 cmReference

210 cmReference

Height (hood)

154 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

243 cmReference

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Operating weight

2857 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

4896 kgReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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269 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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261 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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58 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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55 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3663 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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4143 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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4179 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4660 kgReference

Ford 7000 attachments

7000 Serial Numbers

1971

C292100Reference

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1972

C327200Reference

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1973

C367300Reference

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1974

C405200Reference

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1975

C450700Reference

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Links

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

100 (cab)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Batteries

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2 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Test results

Fuel use

18.9 l/hourReference

22.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

3691 kgReference

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Ford 7840 attachments

7840 Serial Numbers

1991

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BC68791Reference

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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022132BReference

Location:

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Data plate inside hood.Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 7840 Height

Hood

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177 cmReference

Cab

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279 cmReference

Exhaust

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289 cmReference

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.