Compare/Ford 7400 vs Ford 7740

Ford 7400 vs Ford 7740

Verdict: Ford 7400 vs Ford 7740

The Ford 7400 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 7400 is the lighter machine (3,150 kg vs 7,312 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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Rated power

100 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9/14-38 rear tires.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 7740 SLE.Reference

Original price

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$36,000 (1998)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 (SL/SLE)Reference

Brakes

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hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference

Engine

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

6.2 LReference

5.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 115 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

74.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.0 LReference

60.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

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177.5 LReference

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

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

Dual PowerReference

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Gears

14 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

74.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

56.0 LReference

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Capacity

56.0 LReference

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Pump flow

35.2 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2050Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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64.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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64.8 kWReference

Type

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four-speed power shiftReference

Valves

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1 to 4Reference

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 7740 SLE.Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3950 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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64.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

353 cmReference

236 cmReference

Weight

3150 kgReference

7312 to 9194 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9/14-38Reference

18.4-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9/14-38Reference

18.4-30Reference

Length

389 cmReference

411 cmReference

Width

180 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

165 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

40 cmReference

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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

Operating

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3937 kgReference

Ballasted

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5198 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

46Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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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

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Speeds

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

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.