New Holland 8240 Battery Size + Replacement Guide

Quick answer:

The New Holland 8240 tractor battery spec found is 12 V, Group 31, with 800 CCA.

Voltage12 V
Group size31
Cold cranking amps800 CCA

New Holland 8240 Battery Size Details

Replacement battery recommendation 12 V – Group 31, 800 CCA
Battery voltage 12 V
Battery group size 31
Battery CCA 800 CCA

Battery CCA Comparison Chart

Battery CCA comparison

This model

800 CCA

Average

850 CCA

Low

650 CCA

High

1,100 CCA

Benchmarks use practical low, average and high cold-cranking-amp ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the exact battery label and manual before buying.

New Holland 8240 Extra Battery Notes

Replacement note For the New Holland 8240, match the replacement battery to the captured spec: 12 V, Group 31, 800 CCA. Physical fit, terminal layout and hold-down fit still matter
Battery location The battery on the New Holland 8240 tractor is located inside the hood, typically near the engine. You can find the data plate with the serial numbers inside the hood as well
Battery replacement steps To replace the battery on a New Holland 8240 tractor, first, disconnect the negative terminal followed by the positive terminal. Then, remove the old battery and install the new one by connecting the positive terminal first, followed by the negative terminal
Bad battery symptoms New Holland 8240 tractors with a weak battery often show flickering dashboard lights, slow or weak engine cranking, and intermittent starting failures. Corroded battery terminals and loose earth straps can also mimic battery issues by causing erratic electrical behavior
Safe removal note Disconnect the negative cable first, then disconnect the positive cable. Install the new battery, connect the positive cable first, then reconnect the negative cable last. That reduces the chance of shorting a tool against the frame
Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Battery specs can change by year, engine, market, terminal layout and installed options. Check the old battery label, operator manual, parts book and official newholland.com website before ordering a replacement battery.