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New Holland 8240

Name: New Holland 8240
Brand: New Holland

New Holland 8240 — PowerStar 40 Series · 101 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The New Holland 8240 is a tractor with an approximate engine rating of 101 hp, placing it in the mid-range of its class. It was manufactured from 1996 to 1997. Features include a 6-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The operating weight is between 8684 and 10882 pounds, suitable for operations on areas ranging from 200 to 800 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

104 rows

Recorded power

101 hp

Transmissions

12-speed synchronized

Production years

1996-1997

Verified variants

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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.

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