Compare/Ford 7200 vs Ford 7840

Ford 7200 vs Ford 7840

Verdict: Ford 7200 vs Ford 7840

The Ford 7200 and the Ford 7840 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 7840 leads on rated power with 90 hp against 89 hp. Ford 7200 is the lighter machine (2,835 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 1973). In short: choose the Ford 7840 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7200 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

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

89 hp

90 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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 7840 SLE.Reference

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

7000

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 (net)

66.4 kWReference

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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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Compression

16.5:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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56.1 kWReference

Idle RPM

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725-2275Reference

Firing order

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

Coolant capacity

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21.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.483 mmReference

Oil capacity

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60.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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67.4 kWReference

Max power

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56.1 kWReference

Transmission

gearReference

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

61.9 kWReference

67.1 kWReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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67.4 kWReference

Type

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four-speed power shiftReference

Valves

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1 to 4Reference

Pump flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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144.8 barReference

Control

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

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3950 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

2835 kgReference

8076 to 10274 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-30Reference

18.4-34Reference

Height (hood)

160 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2835 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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269 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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261 cmReference

Length

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447 cmReference

Width

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210 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

Electrical

Ground

140Reference

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

100 (cab)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

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

Test results

Fuel use

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22.3 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.