Ford 8240 Overview
The Ford 8240 is a Ford tractor from 1992-1995. Its 456 ci 7.5 L engine is rated at 2100 RPM, and its fuel tank holds 57.5 gal 217.6 L. The listed engine oil capacity is 22.1 qts 20.9 L.
Two transmission choices are listed: SynchroShift with 12 forward and reverse gears and ElectroShift/Pulse Command with 16 forward and reverse gears. The tractor is 176 inches 447 cm long and 83 inches 210 cm wide; hydraulic pump flow is 17.4 gpm 65.9 lpm.
Quick Answers
- Engine displacement456 ci 7.5 L.
- Fuel tank capacity57.5 gal 217.6 L.
- Transmission optionsSynchroShift has 12 forward and reverse gears; ElectroShift/Pulse Command has 16 forward and reverse gears.
- Hydraulic pump flow17.4 gpm 65.9 lpm.
Engine and Power
The Ford 8240 has a 456 ci 7.5 L engine rated at 2100 RPM, with a 17.5:1 compression ratio and 21.1 qts 20.0 L coolant capacity.
Diesel engine
| Displacement | 456 ci 7.5 L |
|---|---|
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Rated Rpm | 2100 |
| Coolant Capacity | 21.1 qts 20.0 L |
Manufacturer
Manufacture years
Transmission
SynchroShift is listed as synchronized with 12 forward and reverse gears, while ElectroShift/Pulse Command is a four-speed power shift with 16 forward and reverse gears.
SynchroShift
| Name | SynchroShift |
|---|---|
| Type | synchronized |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
ElectroShift/Pulse Command
| Name | ElectroShift/Pulse Command |
|---|---|
| Type | four-speed power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
PTO and Hitch
The Ford 8240 has an independent rear PTO with 540/1000 speeds.
Rear PTO
Rear PTO type
Hydraulics
Hydraulic listings show 17.4 gpm 65.9 lpm pump flow, 2100 psi 144.8 bar steering pressure, and one to four valves.
Pump flow
Valves
Accuracy Note
Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.