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New Holland 7740 vs New Holland 8240
Verdict: New Holland 7740 vs New Holland 8240
The New Holland 7740 and the New Holland 8240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. New Holland 8240 leads on rated power with 101 hp against 100 hp. New Holland 7740 is the lighter machine (7,312 kg vs 8,684 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. New Holland 8240 holds more fuel (217.6 L vs 94.6 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the New Holland 8240 for outright pulling power, or the New Holland 7740 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
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
New Holland
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
100 hp
101 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
New HollandReference
New HollandReference
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
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
Original price
$36,000 (1998)Reference
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Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic (SL/SLE)Reference
electro-hydraulicReference
Brakes
hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference
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Engine
Fuel tank
177.5 LReference
217.6 LReference
Engine (gross)
74.8 kWReference
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Engine (net)
70.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
57.4 kWReference
63.0 kWReference
Displacement
5.0 LReference
7.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 127 mmReference
112 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)
70.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
74.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Compression
17.5:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
725-2275Reference
725-2275Reference
Torque
560.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1200Reference
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Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Coolant capacity
14.5 LReference
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Cab Coolant capacity
16.0 LReference
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Intake valve clearance
0.406 mmReference
0.406 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.483 mmReference
0.483 mmReference
Oil capacity
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
64.8 kWReference
75.2 kWReference
Max power
55.3 kWReference
63.0 kWReference
Coolant capacity
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21.5 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference
ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
16 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
64.1 kWReference
71.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
64.8 kWReference
75.2 kWReference
Type
four-speed power shiftReference
four-speed power shiftReference
Valves
1 to 4Reference
1 to 4Reference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Steering press.
144.8 barReference
144.8 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7740 SLE.Reference
Electronic lower-link sensing (8240 SLE)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3950 kgReference
3950 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
64.4 kWReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
236 cmReference
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Weight
7312 to 9194 poundsReference
8684 to 10882 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-30Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-30Reference
18.4-34Reference
Length
411 cmReference
447 cmReference
2WD Width
195 cmReference
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4WD Width
203 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
55 cmReference
60 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
50 cmReference
55 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
3316 kgReference
3939 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping
3695 kgReference
4418 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
3709 kgReference
4456 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping
4170 kgReference
4936 kgReference
Operating
3937 kgReference
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Ballasted
5198 kgReference
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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
New Holland 7740 attachments
7740 Serial Numbers
1993
BD35935Reference
BD35935Reference
1994
BD65544Reference
BD65544Reference
1995
BD98440Reference
BD98440Reference
1996
019149BReference
021671BReference
Location:
Data plate inside hood.Reference
Data plate inside hood.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
55Reference
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Cab Charging amps
100Reference
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ROPS Batteries
1Reference
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Cab Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
800Reference
800Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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100 (cab)Reference
Batteries
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2 (cab)Reference
Attachment overview
New Holland 7740 Height
Hood
170 cmReference
177 cmReference
Cab
271 cmReference
279 cmReference
Exhaust
284 cmReference
289 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
20.1 l/hourReference
24.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
4631 kgReference
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Speeds
New Holland 8240 attachments
8240 Serial Numbers
1992
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BD02865Reference
1997
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057719BReference
New Holland 8240 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.