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New Holland 7740 Specs ( 1996-1997 )

Name: New Holland 7740
Brand: New Holland

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Nebraska Test #OECD 1436

FORD NEW HOLLAND 7740 12x12

Max Drawbar HP 74.6 hp

Max Pull 11,375 lbs

Max Torque 0 lb-ft

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Overview

The New Holland 7740 is a row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Basildon, England, featuring a 5.0L Ford Genesis four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It was produced between 1996 and 1997 and offers multiple transmission configurations, including 8-speed constant mesh and 16-speed power shift options. The tractor was available in 2WD and 4WD configurations with either a foldable ROPS or a Comfort Command Cab.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Performance: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, the 7740 reached 86.2 maximum PTO horsepower and 74.6 drawbar horsepower with a maximum pull of 11,375 lbs.

Transmission Configuration: The tractor could be equipped with four different transmission types, ranging from an 8-speed constant mesh to a 16-speed ElectroShift four-speed power shift system.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: This model features a Category II rear hitch with a lift capacity of 6,210 lbs and an open center hydraulic system providing a pump flow of 17.4 gpm.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Basildon, England
Manufacturer	New Holland
Original price	$36,000 (1998)

Engine

Engine type	Ford 5.0L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	25 gal (94.6 L)
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.40x5.00 inches (112 x 127 mm)
Cab Coolant capacity	16.9 qts (16.0 L)
Compression	17.5:1
Description	Ford Genesis / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder 8-valve / liquid-cooled / The 7740 used a Lucas CAV DP200 fuel pump.
Displacement	304 ci (5.0 L)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.019 inches (cold) (0.483 mm)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Idle RPM	725-2275
Intake valve clearance	0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm)
Power (gross)	100.3 hp (74.8 kW)
Power (net)	95 hp (70.8 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
ROPS Coolant capacity	15.3 qts (14.5 L)
Starter volts	12
Torque	413 lb-ft (560.0 Nm)
Torque RPM	1200
Oil capacity	12.1 qts (11.5 L)
Drawbar (tested)	76.93 hp (57.4 kW)
Engine (gross)	100.3 hp (74.8 kW)
Engine (net)	95 hp (70.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	86 hp (64.1 kW)
PTO (tested)	86.96 hp (64.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	dry disc / dry disc / dry disc
Description	Four gears (1-4), plus reverse, in two ranges (L/H). Optional creeper provided a third range. Tractor must be stopped and clutch used to shift gears or range. The eight-speed transmission was only used on the 7740S. / Dual Power adds a two-speed power shift between direct drive and the lower Dual Power range to the basic eight-speed transmission. The Dual Power range is engaged by a switch on the dashboard. Dual Power was an option on the 7740S.
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse / 16 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	69.6 qts (65.9 L) / 69.6 qts (65.9 L) / 64 qts (60.6 L)
Transmission	EconoShift / Dual Power / SynchroShift / ElectroShift/Pulse Command
Type	constant mesh / two-speed power shift / synchronized / four-speed power shift
Transmission type	8-speed constant mesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission type	8-speed constant mesh / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift

Mechanical

Brakes	mechanical (S)
Cab	Two-post foldable ROPS. Straddle-mount (7740 S) or raised deck (SL/SLE). Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning (SL/SLE).
Description	Power steering
Differential lock	mechanical (S)
Drive	4x2 2WD
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pump flow	17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm)
Steering press.	2100 psi (144.8 bar)
Type	open center (S/SL)
Valves	1 to 4

Hitch

Control	Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7740 SLE.
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6,210 lbs (2816 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Battery CCA	800
Battery volts	12
Cab Batteries	2
Cab Charging amps	100
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative
ROPS Batteries	1
ROPS Charging amps	55

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle)	22 inches (55 cm)
2WD Width	77 inches (195 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)	20 inches (50 cm)
4WD Width	80 inches (203 cm)
Length	162 inches (411 cm)
Wheelbase	93 inches (236 cm)
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	18.4-30
Weight	7312 to 9194 pounds
Wheelbase	93 inches (236 cm)
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	18.4-30

7740 Serial Numbers

1993	BD35935
1994	BD65544
1995	BD98440
1996	019149B
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location:	Data plate inside hood.

New Holland 7740 Height

Cab	107 inches (271 cm)
Exhaust	112 inches (284 cm)
Hood	67 inches (170 cm)

New Holland 7740 Weight

2WD Cab Shipping	8,179 lbs (3709 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping	7,312 lbs (3316 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping	9,194 lbs (4170 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping	8,146 lbs (3695 kg)
Ballasted	11,460 lbs (5198 kg)
Operating	8,680 lbs (4WD ROPS) (3937 kg)

New Holland 7740 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 1658

Description	Diesel 16x4 4WDMay 6 - 13, 1992Link: OCED Tractor Test 1658 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5-Low used for power test. / Gear 2H used for pull test.
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) / 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour)
Max power	76.93 hp (57.4 kW)
Max pull	11,352 lbs (5149 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	86.86 hp (64.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	87.24 hp (65.1 kW)

OCED Tractor Test 1705

Description	Diesel 16x16 4WDOctober 9 - 23, 1995Link: OCED Tractor Test 1705 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 6-Low used for power test. / Gear 4L used for pull test.
Fuel use	5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) / 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) / 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour)
Max power	74.15 hp (55.3 kW)
Max pull	10,210 lbs (4631 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	86.96 hp (64.8 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	86.41 hp (64.4 kW)

References

Description	Operator's Manual 5640, 6640, 7740 and 7840 S Range Tractors (42564031) published in 1994

Speeds

Description	With 16.9-34 rear tires. / With 16.9-34 rear tires. / With 16.9-38 rear tires. / With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Tractor Tests

Description	OECD 1658: diesel 16x4 4WD / OECD 1705: diesel 16x16 4WD

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 1436

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Test Date: June to August, 1992

Location: Silsoe Research Institute, Wrest Park, Silsoe Bedford, England MK45 4HS

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

86.20 hp

0.40 lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	276.0 lb.-ft. (374.2 Nm) at 1260 rpm
Torque Rise	26.3%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	86.20	64.30	2071	985

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
86.20	2071	4.98	0.40	17.31	N/A
74.80	2113	4.56	0.43	16.40	N/A
56.30	2131	3.75	0.47	15.02	N/A
38.10	2149	3.02	0.55	12.66	N/A
18.90	2155	2.19	0.81	8.63	N/A
N/A	2198	1.46	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	inHg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
74.20	7,020	3.96	4.60	30.10	Maximum Power - 6th (2M) Gear	2080	14.62	0.48	61	183
58.90	5,305	4.16	3.60	30.00	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 6th (2M) Gear	2160	13.27	0.53	66	180
40.00	3,540	4.24	2.60	30.00	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 6th (2M) Gear	2177	11.27	0.62	66	180
58.70	5,295	4.16	3.60	30.00	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 7th (3M) Gear	1592	15.76	0.44	66	178
39.70	3,520	4.23	2.60	30.00	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 7th (3M) Gear	1600	14.37	0.49	66	176

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	inHg	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
3rd (3L) Gear	65.80	11,375	2.17	15.10	30.00	2137	12.79	0.55	64	187
4th (1M) Gear	73.20	10,510	2.61	8.80	30.10	2087	14.26	0.49	66	181
5th (4L) Gear	74.60	7,710	3.63	5.10	30.00	2072	14.67	0.48	66	181
6th (2M) Gear	74.20	7,020	3.96	4.60	30.10	2080	14.62	0.48	61	183
7th (3M) Gear	73.40	5,070	5.43	3.50	30.10	2074	14.47	0.48	66	183
8th (1H) Gear	74.00	4,575	6.07	3.30	30.00	2076	14.57	0.48	66	181
9th (4M) Gear	71.10	3,145	8.48	2.60	30.00	2081	13.96	0.50	66	180

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	inHg	Condition	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
73.60	4,585	6.02	3.90	29.80	Maximum Power - 8th (1H) Gear	2068	14.62	0.48	75	183
57.00	3,435	6.22	3.00	29.80	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 8th (1H) Gear	2117	13.46	0.52	79	180
38.10	2,260	6.32	2.20	29.80	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 8th (1H) Gear	2132	11.01	0.64	79	181
56.90	3,425	6.23	3.00	29.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9th (4M) Gear	1537	15.87	0.44	81	181
37.70	2,240	6.31	2.10	29.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9th (4M) Gear	1541	14.16	0.49	81	178

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	inHg	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
4th (1M) Gear	64.00	9,665	2.48	14.30	29.80	2104	12.99	0.54	70	180
5th (4L) Gear	73.00	7,665	3.57	6.80	29.80	2073	14.47	0.48	77	183
6th (2M) Gear	72.40	6,915	3.93	5.60	29.80	2079	14.31	0.49	68	181
7th (3M) Gear	72.40	5,015	5.47	3.90	29.80	2073	14.21	0.49	66	180
8th (1H) Gear	73.60	4,585	6.02	3.90	29.80	2068	14.62	0.48	75	183
9th (4M) Gear	71.60	3,180	8.44	2.70	29.80	2077	14.18	0.49	75	181

Engine

Make	Ford New Holland
Type	Diesel four cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	304 cu in (4987 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Speeds	12 forward (18.89 mph max)
Front Tread Width	54.8 to 84.3 in
Rear Tread Width	64.1 to 79.8 in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	9,675 lbs ( 4,388 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Gear Closest To 4 7 Mph	77.00 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level 6th Gear	77.00 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 12th Gear	76.00 dB(A)

New Holland 7740 Specs ( 1996-1997 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

7740 Serial Numbers

New Holland 7740 Height

New Holland 7740 Weight

New Holland 7740 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 1658

OCED Tractor Test 1705

References

Speeds

Tractor Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Test Remarks