Compare/Ford 7910 vs Ford 8240

Ford 7910 vs Ford 8240

Verdict: Ford 7910 vs Ford 8240

The Ford 7910 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 98 hp. Ford 7910 is the lighter machine (5,225 kg vs 8,684 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8240 holds more fuel (217.6 L vs 177.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 8240 is the newer design (1992 vs 1985). In short: choose the Ford 8240 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7910 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

98 hp

101 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 8240 SLE.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

177.9 LReference

217.6 LReference

Engine

73.1 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

73.1 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

390.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1000Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

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63.0 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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725-2275Reference

Firing order

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

Starter volts

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12Reference

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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75.2 kWReference

Max power

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63.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pump flow

68.9 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear lift

4100 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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

Rear Type

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IIReference

Control

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Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3950 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

289 cmReference

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Weight

5225 kgReference

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Length

436 cmReference

447 cmReference

Height

279 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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269 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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261 cmReference

Width

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210 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

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

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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100 (cab)Reference

Batteries

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2 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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

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.