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New Holland 7740
New Holland 7740 — PowerStar 40 Series · 100 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
The New Holland 7740 is a tractor with a rated power output of 100 hp, placing it in the middle of its class in terms of power. It was produced between 1996 and 1997. The tractor features a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, liquid-cooled, and is equipped with a mechanical front-wheel drive system coupled to a powershift transmission. Its listed weight ranges from 7312 to 9194 pounds.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
100 hp
Max power
57.4 kW
Weight
7312 to 9194 pounds
Catalogue coverage
Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
142 rows
Recorded power
100 hp
Transmissions
8-speed constant mesh
Production years
1996-1997
Verified variants
0
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Overview
ManufacturerNew HollandReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Basildon, EnglandReference
Original price$36,000 (1998)Reference
Drive4x2 2WDReference
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockmechanical (S)Reference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic (SL/SLE)Reference
Power steeringReference
Brakesmechanical (S)Reference
Brakeshydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)Reference
Two-post foldable ROPS. Straddle-mount (7740 S) or raised deck (SL/SLE). Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning (SL/SLE).Reference
Engine
Ford 5.0L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank94.6 LReference
Fuel tank199.5 LReference
Fuel tank177.5 LReference
Engine (gross)74.8 kWReference
Engine (net)70.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)57.4 kWReference
Ford GenesisReference
turbocharged dieselReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
The 7740 used a Lucas CAV DP200 fuel pump.Reference
Displacement5.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 127 mmReference
Power (net)70.8 kWReference
Power (gross)74.8 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Idle RPM725-2275Reference
Torque560.0 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
ROPS Coolant capacity14.5 LReference
Cab Coolant capacity16.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.406 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.483 mmReference
Oil capacity11.5 LReference
Power at rated engine speed64.8 kWReference
Max power57.4 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed64.8 kWReference
Max power55.3 kWReference
Transmission
8-speed constant meshReference
16-speed two-speed power shiftReference
12-speed synchronizedReference
16-speed four-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionEconoShiftReference
Typeconstant meshReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity65.9 LReference
Four gears (1-4), plus reverse, in two ranges (L/H). Optional creeper provided a third range. Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears or range. The eight-speed transmission was only used on the 7740S.Reference
TransmissionDual PowerReference
Typetwo-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Dual Power adds a two-speed power shift between direct drive and the lower Dual Power range to the basic eight-speed transmission. The Dual Power range is engaged by a switch on the dashboard. Dual Power was an option on the 7740S.Reference
TransmissionSynchroShiftReference
TypesynchronizedReference
Gears12 forward and reverseReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with right-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts are synchronized. Shifts between medium and high ranges are synchronized, but the tractor should be stopped to shift to or from low range. Sychronized shuttle shifting. The 12-speed SynchroShift was standard on the 7740 SL. Dual power was an option with the SynchroShift, turning it into a 24-speed transmission.Reference
TransmissionElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference
Typefour-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity60.6 LReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)64.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)64.8 kWReference
Typeopen center (S/SL)Reference
Typeclosed center load sensing (SLE)Reference
Valves1 to 4Reference
Pump flow65.9 lpmReference
Pump flow75.7 lpmReference
Steering press.144.8 barReference
Rear TypeIIReference
ControlPosition control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7740 SLE.Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2816 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3737 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2977 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3950 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed65.1 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed64.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase236 cmReference
Weight7312 to 9194 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-30Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-30Reference
Length411 cmReference
2WD Width195 cmReference
4WD Width203 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)55 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)50 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping3316 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping3695 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping3709 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping4170 kgReference
Operating3937 kgReference
Ballasted5198 kgReference
New Holland 7740 attachments
front-end loaderReference
7740 Serial Numbers
Location:Data plate inside hood.Reference
1993BD35935Reference
1994BD65544Reference
1995BD98440Reference
1996019149BReference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps55Reference
Cab Charging amps100Reference
ROPS Batteries1Reference
Cab Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA800Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 7210 loaderReference
Ford 7411 loaderReference
New Holland 7740 Height
Hood170 cmReference
Cab271 cmReference
Exhaust284 cmReference
Test results
OECD 1658: diesel 16x4 4WDReference
OECD 1705: diesel 16x16 4WDReference
Diesel 16x4 4WDMay 6 - 13, 1992Link: OCED Tractor Test 1658 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use19.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use19.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 5-Low used for power test.Reference
Max pull5149 kgReference
Gear 2H used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 16x16 4WDOctober 9 - 23, 1995Link: OCED Tractor Test 1705 fileReference
Fuel use20.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use20.1 l/hourReference
Gear 6-Low used for power test.Reference
Max pull4631 kgReference
Gear 4L used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 16.9-34 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-38 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.
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