Fiat G240

The Fiat G240 is a tractor produced by Fiat. It is equipped with a 456 ci 7.5 L engine. The rated power output is 240 hp 179.0 kW. Transmission: 32 forward and 18 reverse. Operating weight: 16950 to 19350 pounds.

Overview

	1993 - 2002 G SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1993 - 2002
G Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series map: G210G240156.6kw179.0kw

Note: the Fiat model G240 is the same as the Ford 8970. The following data is from the 8970 listing.

Production
Manufacturer	Fiat
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Original price was $127,000 in 2000

Fiat G240 Engine
Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Fiat G240 Power
Engine	240 hp 179.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	210 hp 156.6 kW
Drawbar (tested)	189.5 hp 141.3 kW
PTO (tested)	224.6 hp 167.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	110 gal 416.4 L
Hydraulic system	36.9 gal 139.7 L
Front hubs	1.7 qts (each) 1.6 L
Front diff.	13 qts 12.3 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center load sensing
Capacity	36.9 gal 139.7 L
Pressure	2750 psi 189.6 bar
Valves	3
Pump flow	24 gpm 90.8 lpm
Total flow	31 gpm 117.3 lpm
	55 gpm (MegaFlow optional) 208.2 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Rear lift	15000 lbs 6804 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	1000@1903

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
	122.6 inches (SuperSteer) 311 cm
Weight	16950 to 19350 pounds
Front tire	14L-16.1
Rear tire	18.4R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	130
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	950
Battery volts	12

References
G170, G190, G210, G240 - The Pride of the Field published in 1994, by Fiat

Engine

Series map: G210G240156.6kw179.0kw

Note: the Fiat model G240 is the same as the Ford 8970. The following data is from the 8970 listing.

Engine Detail — 456 ci / 7.5 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	456 ci 7.5 L
Bore/Stroke	4.4x5.0 inches 112 x 127 mm
Power	240 hp 179.0 kW
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2100
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts	12
Starter power	6 hp 4.5 kW
Coolant capacity	26.4 qts 25.0 L
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (cold) 0.356 mm
Exhaust valve clearance	0.017 inches (cold) 0.432 mm
Oil capacity	22 qts 20.8 L

Transmission

Series map: G210G240156.6kw179.0kw

Note: the Fiat model G240 is the same as the Ford 8970. The following data is from the 8970 listing.

Transmission options
16-speed full power shift
32-speed creeper

Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 8 reverse
With 18.4-42 rear tires.

Transmission — 32 forward and 18 reverse creeper

Type	creeper
Gears	32 forward and 18 reverse
Creeper range added to standard power shift transmission. With tractor in neutral and inching pedal pressed, toggle button is used to enter/exit creeper range.

Dimensions

Series map: G210G240156.6kw179.0kw

Note: the Fiat model G240 is the same as the Ford 8970. The following data is from the 8970 listing.

Fiat G240 Tires
Ag front	14L-16.1 (2WD)
	16.9R28 (4WD)
Ag rear	18.4R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
	122.6 inches (SuperSteer) 311 cm
Length	196.7 inches 499 cm
Width	96.7 inches 245 cm
Height (cab)	121.3 inches 308 cm
Height (exhaust)	124.4 inches 315 cm
Clearance (front axle)	19.9 inches 50 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	18.6 inches 47 cm
Front tread	62 to 87 inches 157 to 220 cm
Rear tread	60.3 to 107.8 inches 153 to 273 cm (96" axle)
Rear tread	60.3 to 123.8 inches 153 to 314 cm (112" axle)
Rear tread	60.3 to 128 inches 153 to 325 cm (120" axle)

Fiat G240 Weight
Operating	16950 lbs (2WD) 7688 kg
	18400 lbs (4WD) 8346 kg
	19350 lbs (SuperSteer) 8777 kg
Max capacity	31500 lbs 14288 kg

Tests

Series map: G210G240156.6kw179.0kw

Note: the Fiat model G240 is the same as the Ford 8970. The following data is from the 8970 listing.

OCED Tractor Test 1646
Diesel 16-speed 4WD May 1996 - July 1996, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1646 file
PTO performance
Max power	224.6 hp 167.5 kW
Fuel use	11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	212.4 hp 158.4 kW
Fuel use	11.6 gal/hour 43.9 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	224.5 hp 167.4 kW
Fuel use	11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	189.5 hp 141.3 kW
Fuel use	11.8 gal/hour 44.7 l/hour
Gear 9 used for power test.
Max pull	28010 lbs 12705 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Attachments

Series map: G210G240156.6kw179.0kw

Note: the Fiat model G240 is the same as the Ford 8970. The following data is from the 8970 listing.

Photos

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