Tractor · 1996Unverified
New Holland 8240
New Holland 8240 — PowerStar 40 Series · 101 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
101 hp
Max power
63.0 kW
Weight
8684 to 10882 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerNew HollandReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Basildon, EnglandReference
Original price was $40,500 in 1997Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulicReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
Ford 7.5L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank217.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)63.0 kWReference
Ford GenesisReference
dieselReference
6-cylinder 12-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 127 mmReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Idle RPM725-2275Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity20.0 LReference
Coolant capacity21.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.406 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.483 mmReference
Oil capacity20.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed75.2 kWReference
Max power63.0 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed synchronizedReference
16-speed four-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionSynchroShiftReference
TypesynchronizedReference
Gears12 forward and reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
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 8240 SL.Reference
TransmissionElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference
Typefour-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and reverseReference
Clutchwet discReference
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 8240 SLE.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)71.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)75.2 kWReference
Typegear pump (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 (8240 SL)Reference
ControlElectronic lower-link sensing (8240 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
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase269 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase261 cmReference
Weight8684 to 10882 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Length447 cmReference
Width210 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)60 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)55 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping3939 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping4418 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping4456 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping4936 kgReference
New Holland 8240 attachments
front-end loaderReference
8240 Serial Numbers
Location:Data plate inside hood.Reference
1992BD02865Reference
1993BD35935Reference
1994BD65544Reference
1995BD98440Reference
1996021671BReference
1997057719BReference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55 (ROPS)Reference
Charging amps100 (cab)Reference
Batteries1 (ROPS)Reference
Batteries2 (cab)Reference
Battery CCA800Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 7411 loaderReference
Ford 7413 loaderReference
New Holland 8240 Height
Hood177 cmReference
Cab279 cmReference
Exhaust289 cmReference
Test results
Diesel 16-speed 4WDSeptember 1992 - 1992,Reference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use22.0 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use24.2 l/hourReference
Speeds
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.