The Ford 8240 tractor specifications include PTO power rated at 96 hp (71.6 kW), a synchronized or four-speed power shift transmission, and a listed weight of 8,684 to 10,882 lbs.
Ford 8240 key specifications
| PTO power |
96 hp (71.6 kW) |
| Displacement |
456 cu in (7.5 L) |
| Transmission |
synchronized or four-speed power shift |
| Fuel capacity |
57.5 gal (217.6 L) |
| Weight |
8,684 to 10,882 lbs |
| Rear PTO speed |
540 or 1,000 rpm |
Ford 8240 industry comparison
See how this tractor compares across up to six main specifications using the low, average and high values for Ford farm and compact tractors in this specifications database.
PTO power96 hp
Low 11 hpAverage 78.8 hpHigh 316 hp
Displacement7.5 L
Low 0.7 LAverage 4.4 LHigh 14.8 L
Fuel capacity57.5 gal
Low 3.5 galAverage 40.3 galHigh 286 gal
Maximum listed weight10,882 lbs
Low 1,344 lbsAverage 8,007.5 lbsHigh 32,500 lbs
This model Ford farm and compact tractors average
Ford 8240 power chart
Compare the available engine, PTO and drawbar power ratings.
Tested drawbar power84.5 hp
Ford 8240 capacity chart
Compare the tractor's listed fuel, hydraulic and service-fluid capacities.
Maximum fuel capacity217.6 L
Ford 8240 dimensions chart
Compare the main listed tractor dimensions using centimetres.
Engine specifications
| Bore/Stroke |
4.40 × 5.00 inches (112 × 127 mm) |
| Rated RPM |
2,100 |
| Compression |
17.5:1 |
| Oil capacity |
22.1 qt (20.9 L) |
| Coolant capacity |
21.1 qt (20.0 L) |
| Starter volts |
12 |
| Engine speed range |
725-2,275 |
| Firing order |
1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake valve clearance |
0.016 inches (0.406 mm, cold) |
| Exhaust valve clearance |
0.019 inches (0.483 mm, cold) |
Transmission options
| Gear options |
12 forward and reverse or 16 forward and reverse |
| Clutch |
dry disc or wet disc |
| Oil capacity |
64 qt (60.6 L) |
PTO and hitch
| Drawbar (tested) |
84.5 hp (63.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) |
100.8 hp (75.2 kW) |
| Rear hitch category |
Category II |
| Hitch control |
Position control and top-link draft sensing (8,240 SL) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) |
6,210 lbs (2,816 kg, SL) |
| Rear PTO |
independent |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic type |
gear pump (SL) |
| Valves |
1 to 4 |
| Pump flow |
17.4 gpm (65.9 L/min) |
| Steering pressure |
2,100 psi (144.8 bar) |
Mechanical specifications
| Final drives |
inboard planetary |
| Differential lock |
electro-hydraulic |
Electrical specifications
| Electrical ground |
negative |
| Charging system |
alternator |
| Charging amps |
55 (ROPS) |
| Batteries |
1 (ROPS) |
| Battery CCA |
800 |
| Battery volts |
12 |
Dimensions and weight
| Listed weight range |
8,684 to 10,882 lbs |
| Length |
176 inches (447 cm) |
| Width |
83 inches (210 cm) |
| 2WD front axle clearance |
24 inches (60 cm) |
| 4WD front axle clearance |
22 inches (55 cm) |
| Hood height |
70 inches (177 cm) |
| Cab height |
110 inches (279 cm) |
| Exhaust height |
114 inches (289 cm) |
Tires and tread
| Front tire |
10.00-16 |
| Rear tire |
18.4-34 |
Note: Industry comparison values are calculated from models in this specifications database. Specifications can vary by year, market, configuration, tires and optional equipment. For official specifications, check the tractor’s original operator, service or parts manual.
