Engine Horsepower: 100 hp
Manufactured: 1991 to 1995
Ford 7840 Summary
The Ford 7840 was produced from 1991 to 1995, featuring the PowerStar 40 Series. This row-crop tractor, built in Basildon, England, had a claimed PTO of 90 hp and a tested drawbar power of 75.2 hp. It was available in several variants: 7840S (8-speed economy), 7840SL (12-speed), and 7840SLE (16-speed premium).

Ford 7840 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who was the manufacturer and where was the tractor built?
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Type: Row-Crop tractor
- Location: Built in Basildon, England
- Original price: $35,650 (1996)
Variants
What are the different variants of the Ford 7840 tractor?
- 7840S: 8-speed economy
- 7840SL: 12-speed
- 7840SLE: 16-speed premium
Ford 7840 Engine
What type of engine does the tractor have and what is its fuel capacity?
- Engine Type: Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
- Fuel tank capacity: 57.5 gal (217.6 L)
Ford 7840 Transmissions
What are the available transmission options for the Ford 7840?
- 8-speed constant mesh
- 16-speed two-speed power shift
- 12-speed synchronized
- 16-speed four-speed power shift
Horsepower
What is the horsepower rating for the Ford 7840?
- PTO (claimed): 90 hp (67.1 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 75.2 hp (56.1 kW)
- PTO (tested): 90.4 hp (67.4 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features of the tractor?
- Drive: 4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
- Final drives: inboard planetary
- Differential lock: electro-hydraulic (SLE)
- Power steering
- Brakes: mechanical (S), hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)
- Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning (SL/SLE).
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulics specifications of the Ford 7840?
- Type: open center (S/SL), closed center load sensing (SLE)
- Valves: 1 to 4
- Pump flow: 17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm), 20 gpm (SLE) (75.7 lpm)
- Steering pressure: 2100 psi (144.8 bar)
Tractor hitch
What hitch options are available on this tractor?
- Rear Type: II
- Control: Position control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7840 SLE.
- Rear lift (at 24"/610mm): 6,210 lbs (SL), 8,240 lbs (SL optional), 6,564 lbs (SLE), 8,710 lbs (SLE optional)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications for the Ford 7840?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Rear RPM: 540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications?
- 2WD Wheelbase: 106 inches (269 cm)
- 4WD Wheelbase: 103 inches (261 cm)
- Weight: 8076 to 10274 pounds
- Front tire: 10.00-16
- Rear tire: 18.4-34
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 55 (ROPS), 100 (cab)
- Batteries: 1 (ROPS), 2 (cab)
- Battery CCA: 800
- Battery volts: 12
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