Compare/Ford 7400 vs Ford 8240

Ford 7400 vs Ford 8240

Verdict: Ford 7400 vs Ford 8240

The Ford 7400 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 7400 is the lighter machine (3,150 kg vs 8,684 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford 8240 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7400 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

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 8240 SLE.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

74.6 kWReference

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Displacement

6.2 LReference

7.5 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

21.5 LReference

Fuel tank

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217.6 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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63.0 kWReference

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

Dual PowerReference

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Gears

14 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

wet 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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71.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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75.2 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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Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3950 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

353 cmReference

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Weight

3150 kgReference

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9/14-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

7.50-20Reference

10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9/14-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Length

389 cmReference

447 cmReference

Width

180 cmReference

210 cmReference

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 Wheelbase

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269 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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261 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

Charging amps

46Reference

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

Speeds

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

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.