7840 by Ford

1991 - 1995

1991 - 1995 PowerStar 40 SeriesRow-Crop tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Ford
Type:Row-Crop tractor
Factory:Basildon, England
Original price:$35,650 (1996)

Variants

Variants 7840S:8-speed economy
7840SL:12-speed
7840SLE:16-speed premium

Ford 7840 Power

Ford 7840 Power PTO (claimed):90 hp
67.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):75.2 hp
56.1 kW
PTO (tested):90.4 hp
67.4 kW
power test details ...

1991 - 1995

1991 - 1995
PowerStar 40 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 163

Nebraska Tractor Test 163
Diesel 16-speed 4WD
September 1992 - 1992,
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:90.4 hp
67.4 kW
Fuel use:5.3 gal/hour
20.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:75.2 hp
56.1 kW
Fuel use:5.9 gal/hour
22.3 l/hour

Ford 7840 Engine

Ford 7840 Engine Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:57.5 gal
217.6 L
Engine details ...

1991 - 1995

1991 - 1995
PowerStar 40 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Ford Genesis
diesel
6-cylinder 12-valve
liquid-cooled
Displacement:401 ci
6.6 L
Bore/Stroke:4.40x4.40 inches
112 x 112 mm
Compression:17.5:1
Rated RPM:2100
Idle RPM:725-2275
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:21.1 qts
20.0 L
 22.7 qts
21.5 L (cab)
Intake valve clearance:0.016 inches
0.406 mm (cold)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.019 inches
0.483 mm (cold)

Engine Oil

Engine Oil
Oil capacity:22.1 qts
20.9 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x2 2WD
 4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Final drives:inboard planetary
Differential lock:electro-hydraulic (SLE)
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:mechanical (S)
 hydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)
Cab:Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning (SL/SLE).
Transmissions:8-speed constant mesh
 16-speed two-speed power shift
 12-speed synchronized
 16-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission details ...

1991 - 1995

1991 - 1995
PowerStar 40 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Transmissions overview

Transmissions overview
8-speed constant mesh
16-speed two-speed power shift
12-speed synchronized
16-speed four-speed power shift

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:EconoShift
Type:constant mesh
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:69.6 qts
65.9 L
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 7840S.

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9-34 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:Dual Power
Type:two-speed power shift
Gears:16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Oil capacity:69.6 qts
65.9 L
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 7840S.

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9-34 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:SynchroShift
Type:synchronized
Gears:12 forward and reverse
Clutch:dry disc
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with right-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts are synchronized. Shifts between medium and high ranges are synchronized, but the tractor should be stopped to shift to or from low range. Sychronized shuttle shifting. The 12-speed SynchroShift was standard on the 7840 SL. Dual power was an option with the SynchroShift, turning it into a 24-speed transmission.

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:ElectroShift/Pulse Command
Type:four-speed power shift
Gears:16 forward and reverse
Clutch:wet disc
Oil capacity:64 qts
60.6 L
Four power shift gears arranged in two synchronized ratio groups (1-4 and 5-8). Two synchronized ranges (low/high) and right-hand shuttle. Clutch must be used to shift range or move between the lower (1-4) and higher (5-8) gear ratio groups. Push-button power shifting between the four gears in a ratio group. Push-button de-clutching on the shuttle lever allow shifting without the foot clutch. The 16 power shift was standard on the 7840 SLE.

Speeds

Speeds
With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center (S/SL)
 closed center load sensing (SLE)
Valves:1 to 4
Pump flow:17.4 gpm
65.9 lpm
 20 gpm
75.7 lpm (SLE)
Steering press.:2100 psi
144.8 bar

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch 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
2816 kg (SL)
 8,240 lbs
3737 kg (SL optional)
 6,564 lbs
2977 kg (SLE)
 8,710 lbs
3950 kg (SLE optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Power Take-off (PTO) Rear PTO:independent
Rear RPM:540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires 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
Full dimensions and tires ...

1991 - 1995

1991 - 1995
PowerStar 40 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Ford 7840 Tires

Ford 7840 Tires
Ag front:10.00-16
Ag rear:18.4-34

Dimensions

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase:106 inches
269 cm
4WD Wheelbase:103 inches
261 cm
Length:176 inches
447 cm
Width:83 inches
210 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle):23 inches
58 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle):22 inches
55 cm

Ford 7840 Weight

Ford 7840 Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping:8,076 lbs
3663 kg
4WD ROPS Shipping:9,134 lbs
4143 kg
2WD Cab Shipping:9,215 lbs
4179 kg
4WD Cab Shipping:10,274 lbs
4660 kg

Ford 7840 Height

Ford 7840 Height
Hood:70 inches
177 cm
Cab:110 inches
279 cm
Exhaust:114 inches
289 cm

Ford 7840 attachments

Ford 7840 attachments front-end loader Attachment details ...

1991 - 1995

1991 - 1995
PowerStar 40 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Ford 7411 Loader

Ford 7411 Loader
Height (to pin):134 inches
340 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:99 inches
251 cm
Dump reach:48 inches
121 cm
Breakout force (lift):5265 lbs
2388 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):3050 lbs
1383 kg

Ford 7413 Loader

Ford 7413 Loader
Height (to pin):159 inches
403 cm
Clearance, dumped bucket:125 inches
317 cm
Dump reach:39 inches
99 cm
Breakout force (lift):6285 lbs
2850 kg
Lift to full height (at pin):3490 lbs
1583 kg

7840 Serial Numbers

7840 Serial Numbers Location:Data plate inside hood.
1991:BC68791
1992:BD02865
1993:BD35935
1994:BD65544
1995:BD98440
1996:022132B

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Electrical

Electrical 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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