Compare/Ford 8240 vs Ford 9030

Ford 8240 vs Ford 9030

Verdict: Ford 8240 vs Ford 9030

The Ford 8240 and the Ford 9030 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 9030 leads on rated power with 102 hp against 101 hp. Ford 9030 is the lighter machine (4,604 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 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 9030 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.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

101 hp

102 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

EatonReference

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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

spur gearReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Distributor

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FordReference

Variants

9030

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similar Buhler Versatile modelReference

8240SL

12-speedReference

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8240SLE

16-speed premiumReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

217.6 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

63.0 kWReference

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Displacement

7.5 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

17.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

725-2275Reference

1000-2725Reference

Firing order

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

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

21.5 LReference

24.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

14.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

75.2 kWReference

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Max power

63.0 kWReference

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Engine

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86.5 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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53.3 kWReference

Power

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86.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

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Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

infnite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

71.6 kWReference

76.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

75.2 kWReference

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Type

four-speed power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

90.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

172.4 barReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)Reference

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3950 kgReference

2948 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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39.7 LReference

Capacity

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39.7 LReference

Steering flow

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22.7 lpmReference

Front Hitch

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II/IReference

Front lift

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1360 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

4604 kgReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

16.9x28Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

16.9x28Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

14.9x28Reference

Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

14.9x28Reference

Length

447 cmReference

492 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

206 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

60 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

3939 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

4418 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

4456 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

4936 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

Shipping weight

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4604 kgReference

Max weight

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7257 kgReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Ford 8240 attachments

8240 Serial Numbers

1992

BD02865Reference

487501Reference

1993

BD35935Reference

932000Reference

1994

BD65544Reference

200000Reference

1995

BD98440Reference

201023Reference

1996

021671BReference

201894Reference

1997

057719BReference

202423Reference

Location:

Data plate inside hood.Reference

Inside cab, left-hand side, up from bottom of window frame. Also stamped near articulating point on lower frame.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100 (cab)Reference

85Reference

Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

2Reference

Battery CCA

800Reference

625Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 8240 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

187 cmReference

Cab

279 cmReference

290 cmReference

Exhaust

289 cmReference

297 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

24.2 l/hourReference

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Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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170.3 LReference

9030 Serial Numbers

1991

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470100Reference

Ford 9030 Height

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.