The New Holland 8240 tractor hydraulic oil capacity was not listed in the scraped specs, but hydraulic pump flow is 17.4 gpm | 65.9 lpm, hydraulic type is gear pump (SL), and valves/remotes are listed as 1 to 4.
Hydraulic Flow17.4 gpm | 65.9 lpm
Hydraulic Typegear pump (SL)
Valves / Remotes1 to 4
Lift Capacity6,210 lbs (SL) | 2816 kg
New Holland 8240 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
Hydraulic type
gear pump (SL)
Pump flow
17.4 gpm | 65.9 lpm
Hydraulic valves
1 to 4
New Holland 8240 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
Rear hitch type
II
Rear hitch control
Position control and top-link draft sensing (8240 SL)
Rear lift at 24 inches
6,210 lbs (SL) | 2816 kg
New Holland 8240 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
Rear lift per pump gpm
356.9 lb per gpm
New Holland 8240 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Pump flow comparison
This model
17.4 gpm
Average
14 gpm
Low
6 gpm
High
28 gpm
Rear lift comparison
This model
6,210 lb
Average
7,000 lb
Low
3,000 lb
High
12,000 lb
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility and row-crop tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
New Holland 8240 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
Steering
Power steering
Brakes
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic
New Holland 8240 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Why is the New Holland 8240 hydraulic oil capacity not shown here?
The scraped specs do not list a hydraulic oil capacity for the New Holland 8240, but pump flow is 17.4 gpm | 65.9 lpm, system type is gear pump (SL), and lift is listed as 6,210 lbs (SL) | 2816 kg. For oil fill amount, use the manual or fill/check procedure, not pump flow or pressure.
Will the New Holland 8240 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 17.4 gpm | 65.9 lpm pump flow, above the 14 gpm benchmark for this group. That is the spec that helps loader cycle speed, remote response and hydraulic implement speed.
What matters most for loader speed on the New Holland 8240?
On the New Holland 8240, 17.4 gpm | 65.9 lpm pump flow points to quicker loader and cylinder movement and 6,210 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the New Holland 8240?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 17.4 gpm flow, 6,210 lb listed lift, 1 to 4 remote/valve listing, and II hitch. That combination is fast enough on paper for quicker cylinder movement than many tractors in this size group, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the New Holland 8240 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 6,210 lbs (SL) | 2816 kg, close to the 7,000 lb benchmark. It is in the normal range, so implement length and ballast matter as much as the headline lift number.
Are the New Holland 8240 hydraulic remotes enough?
The New Holland 8240 remote/valve listing is 1 to 4. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.
Will the New Holland 8240 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 17.4 gpm flow. Heat risk still depends on load, duty cycle, oil level, cooler condition and implement demand.
What do the New Holland 8240 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II, hitch control is Position control and top-link draft sensing (8240 SL), and listed lift is 6,210 lbs (SL) | 2816 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
What hydraulic system does the New Holland 8240 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as gear pump (SL) with 17.4 gpm | 65.9 lpm pump flow. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
What should you check before servicing the New Holland 8240 hydraulics?
For service planning, the system is listed as gear pump (SL) and flow is listed at 17.4 gpm. Use the dipstick or sight glass and the operator manual as the final source before servicing.
Official information note
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official newholland.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
