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New Holland 8240 Specs ( 1996-1997 )

Name: New Holland 8240
Brand: New Holland

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Nebraska Test #164

FORD NEW HOLLAND 8240 PULSECOMMAND DIESEL 16 SPEED

Max Drawbar HP 84.6 hp

Max Pull 12,275 lbs

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Overview

The New Holland 8240 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Basildon, England, between 1996 and 1997, featuring a 7.5L 6-cylinder Ford Genesis diesel engine. It was produced in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with transmission options including a 12-speed SynchroShift or a 16-speed ElectroShift power shift. Tested performance recorded 100.8 PTO horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 12,275 pounds.

Ideal Applications

Tested Engine and PTO Output: The liquid-cooled 456 ci diesel engine delivered a tested 100.8 hp at the PTO and 84.5 hp at the drawbar during Nebraska Tractor Test 164.

Transmission and Drive Configuration: Mechanical specifications include a choice between a 12-speed synchronized or 16-speed four-speed power shift transmission paired with electro-hydraulic differential locks and inboard planetary final drives.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: This model is equipped with a Category II rear hitch rated for 6,210 lbs of lift capacity and a gear pump hydraulic system providing 17.4 gpm of flow.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Basildon, England / Original price was $40,500 in 1997
Manufacturer	New Holland

Engine

Engine type	Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	57.5 gal (217.6 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.40x5.00 inches (112 x 127 mm)
Compression	17.5:1
Coolant capacity	21.1 qts (20.0 L)
Description	Ford Genesis / diesel / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	456 ci (7.5 L)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.019 inches (cold) (0.483 mm)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Idle RPM	725-2275
Intake valve clearance	0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	22.1 qts (20.9 L)
Drawbar (tested)	84.5 hp (63.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	96 hp (71.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	100.8 hp (75.2 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	dry disc / wet disc
Gears	12 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	64 qts (60.6 L)
Transmission	SynchroShift / ElectroShift/Pulse Command
Type	synchronized / four-speed power shift
Transmission type	12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission type	12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary

Hydraulics

Pump flow	17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm)
Steering press.	2100 psi (144.8 bar)
Type	gear pump (SL)
Valves	1 to 4

Hitch

Control	Position control and top-link draft sensing (8240 SL)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6,210 lbs (SL) (2816 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Batteries	1 (ROPS)
Battery CCA	800
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	55 (ROPS)
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle)	24 inches (60 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	106 inches (269 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)	22 inches (55 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	103 inches (261 cm)
Length	176 inches (447 cm)
Width	83 inches (210 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	106 inches (269 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	103 inches (261 cm)
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	18.4-34
Weight	8684 to 10882 pounds
Ag front	10.00-16
Ag rear	18.4-34

8240 Serial Numbers

1992	BD02865
1993	BD35935
1994	BD65544
1995	BD98440
1996	021671B
1997	057719B
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location:	Data plate inside hood.

Nebraska Tractor Test 164

Description	Diesel 16-speed 4WDSeptember 1992 - 1992, / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) / 6.4 gal/hour (24.2 l/hour)
Max power	84.5 hp (63.0 kW)
Power at rated engine speed	100.8 hp (75.2 kW)

New Holland 8240 Height

Cab	110 inches (279 cm)
Exhaust	114 inches (289 cm)
Hood	70 inches (177 cm)

New Holland 8240 Weight

2WD Cab Shipping	9,824 lbs (4456 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping	8,684 lbs (3939 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping	10,882 lbs (4936 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping	9,742 lbs (4418 kg)

New Holland 8240 attachments

Description	front-end loader

Speeds

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

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #164

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Test Date: August to September, 1992

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

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

100.80 hp

0.40 lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	321 lb-ft (436 Nm)
Torque Rise	25.5%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	100.80	75.20	2069	984

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
100.80	2069	5.80	0.40	17.41	N/A
87.10	2105	5.09	0.41	17.11	N/A
66.30	2125	4.22	0.45	15.70	N/A
44.30	2142	3.30	0.52	13.46	N/A
21.90	2156	2.41	0.77	9.13	N/A
N/A	2177	1.66	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Temp Coolant F
84.60	8,205	3.87	2070	4.00	14.26	0.49	66	29.70	Maximum Power - 6th (6L) Gear	180
64.80	6,115	3.97	2102	3.00	13.35	0.52	77	29.70	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 6th (6L) Gear	175
44.30	4,100	4.05	2119	2.00	11.40	0.61	77	29.70	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 6th (6L) Gear	180
65.10	6,090	4.01	1957	2.90	13.96	0.50	79	29.70	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 7th (1H) Gear	180
44.30	4,070	4.08	1978	2.00	12.15	0.57	77	29.70	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 7th (1H) Gear	176

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Temp Coolant F
3rd (3L)	59.10	12,275	1.81	2096	15.10	11.42	0.61	63	29.80	178
4th (4L)	74.60	12,050	2.32	2070	9.60	12.69	0.55	64	29.80	180
5th (5L)	80.10	9,555	3.14	2070	4.80	13.86	0.51	64	29.80	178
6th (6L)	84.60	8,205	3.87	2070	4.00	14.26	0.49	66	29.70	180
7th (1H)	83.90	7,460	4.22	2072	3.40	14.18	0.49	64	29.80	180
8th (7L)	80.60	6,340	4.77	2068	3.20	13.71	0.51	77	29.70	180
9th (2H)	83.40	6,035	5.18	2070	2.80	13.95	0.50	59	29.80	178
10th (8L)	79.90	5,095	5.88	2069	2.40	13.38	0.52	59	29.80	178
11th (3H)	80.50	4,730	6.38	2073	2.20	13.50	0.52	59	29.80	178
12th (4H)	78.40	3,770	7.80	2066	1.90	13.20	0.53	59	29.80	178
13th (5H)	80.10	2,980	10.07	2067	1.70	13.76	0.51	77	29.70	181

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Temp Coolant F
84.50	63.00	8,275	36.80	3.83	6.17	2069	5.40	14.18	0.49	63	30.10	Maximum Power - 6th (6L) Gear	178
65.40	48.80	6,205	27.60	3.95	6.36	2101	3.60	13.30	0.53	70	29.80	75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 6th (6L) Gear	178
44.50	33.20	4,135	18.40	4.04	6.50	2119	2.50	11.42	0.61	68	29.80	50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 6th (6L) Gear	176
65.70	49.00	6,185	27.50	3.98	6.41	1955	3.70	13.76	0.51	68	29.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 7th (1H) Gear	176
44.80	33.40	4,135	18.40	4.06	6.54	1975	2.60	12.08	0.58	68	29.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 7th (1H) Gear	178

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Temp Coolant F
4th (4L)	62.50	10,635	2.20	2088	15.20	11.69	0.60	70	29.80	181
5th (5L)	78.90	9,600	3.08	2071	7.00	13.57	0.52	70	29.80	180
6th (6L)	84.50	8,275	3.83	2069	5.40	14.18	0.49	63	30.10	178
7th (1H)	83.10	7,460	4.18	2068	4.70	13.96	0.50	64	30.10	178
8th (7L)	81.40	6,395	4.77	2073	4.00	13.59	0.52	66	30.10	180
9th (2H)	82.70	6,000	5.17	2071	3.60	13.81	0.51	64	30.10	180
10th (8L)	78.20	5,005	5.86	2071	3.00	13.25	0.53	66	29.80	180
11th (3H)	78.30	4,625	6.35	2068	2.90	13.35	0.52	66	29.80	180
12th (4H)	77.40	3,725	7.79	2068	2.50	13.10	0.53	68	29.80	180
13th (5H)	79.30	2,950	10.08	2072	2.00	13.40	0.52	68	29.80	181

Engine

Make	Ford New Holland Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical
Displacement	456 cu in (7480 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	vertical

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled powershift
Front Tread Width	58.7 to 88.3 in
Rear Tread Width	64.1 to 79.8 in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	4,880 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Gear Closest To 4 7 Mph 7th 1h Gear	78.00 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level 7th 1h Gear	78.00 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 16th 8h Gear	75.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Height of Drawbar

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

New Holland 8240 Specs ( 1996-1997 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

8240 Serial Numbers

Nebraska Tractor Test 164

New Holland 8240 Height

New Holland 8240 Weight

New Holland 8240 attachments

Speeds

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 Characteristics

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks