Compare/Ford 7630 vs Ford 8240

Ford 7630 vs Ford 8240

Verdict: Ford 7630 vs Ford 8240

The Ford 7630 and the Ford 8240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 7630 leads on rated power with 103 hp against 101 hp. Ford 7630 is the lighter machine (3,628 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 7630 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8240 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

103 hp

101 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference

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

Final drives

—

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

—

electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

76.8 kWReference

—

Displacement

5.0 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

76.8 kWReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

—

217.6 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

—

63.0 kWReference

Compression

—

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

—

2100Reference

Idle RPM

—

725-2275Reference

Firing order

—

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

Coolant capacity

—

21.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

—

0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

—

0.483 mmReference

Oil capacity

—

60.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

—

75.2 kWReference

Max power

—

63.0 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

—

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

71.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

—

75.2 kWReference

Valves

—

1 to 4Reference

Steering press.

—

144.8 barReference

Control

—

Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

—

3950 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

227 cmReference

—

Weight

3628 kgReference

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

Length

411 cmReference

447 cmReference

Height

286 cmReference

—

2WD Wheelbase

—

269 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

—

261 cmReference

Front tire

—

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

—

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

—

10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

—

18.4-34Reference

Width

—

210 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

—

60 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

—

55 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

—

3939 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

—

4418 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

—

4456 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

—

4936 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging amps

—

100 (cab)Reference

Batteries

—

2 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

—

800Reference

Battery volts

—

12Reference

Variants

8240SL

—

12-speedReference

8240SLE

—

16-speed premiumReference

Ford 8240 attachments

8240 Serial Numbers

1992

—

BD02865Reference

1993

—

BD35935Reference

1994

—

BD65544Reference

1995

—

BD98440Reference

1996

—

021671BReference

1997

—

057719BReference

Location:

—

Data plate inside hood.Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 8240 Height

Hood

—

177 cmReference

Cab

—

279 cmReference

Exhaust

—

289 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

—

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.