New Holland 7840
The New Holland 7840 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 401 ci 6.6 L engine. The rated power output is 90.4 hp 67.4 kW. Transmission: ElectroShift/Pulse Command. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 8076 to 10274 pounds.
Engine Power
90.4 hp
67.4 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
57.5 gal
217.6 L
Transmission
ElectroShift/Pulse Command
Operating Weight
8076 to 10274 pounds
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Overview
![]() | 1996 - 1998
PowerStar 40 SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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1996 - 1998 | |
PowerStar 40 Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Series map: 774078408240100.3hp100.0hp*106.7hp*7840↓ 1991-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the New Holland model 7840 is the same as the Ford 7840. The following data is from the 7840 listing. |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | New Holland |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Basildon, England | |
Original price | $35,650 (1996) |
New Holland 7840 Engine | |
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Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 57.5 gal
217.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
New Holland 7840 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 75.2 hp
56.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 90.4 hp
67.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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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 | |
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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 press. | 2100 psi
144.8 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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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)
2816 kg |
8,240 lbs (SL optional)
3737 kg | |
6,564 lbs (SLE)
2977 kg | |
8,710 lbs (SLE optional)
3950 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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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 ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 (ROPS) |
100 (cab) | |
Batteries | 1 (ROPS) |
2 (cab) | |
Battery CCA | 800 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Operator's Manual 5640, 6640, 7740 and 7840 S Range Tractors (42564031) published in 1994 |
Engine
Series map: 774078408240100.3hp100.0hp*106.7hp*7840↓ 1991-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the New Holland model 7840 is the same as the Ford 7840. The following data is from the 7840 listing. |
Engine Detail — 401 ci / 6.6 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford Genesis |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 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 (cab)
21.5 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.016 inches (cold)
0.406 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.019 inches (cold)
0.483 mm |
Oil capacity | 22.1 qts
20.9 L |
Transmission
Series map: 774078408240100.3hp100.0hp*106.7hp*7840↓ 1991-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the New Holland model 7840 is the same as the Ford 7840. The following data is from the 7840 listing. |
Transmission options | |
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8-speed constant mesh | |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
12-speed synchronized | |
16-speed four-speed power shift |
Transmission — EconoShift
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. | |
With 16.9-34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Dual Power
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. | |
With 16.9-34 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — SynchroShift
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. | |
With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — ElectroShift/Pulse Command
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. | |
With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Series map: 774078408240100.3hp100.0hp*106.7hp*7840↓ 1991-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the New Holland model 7840 is the same as the Ford 7840. The following data is from the 7840 listing. |
New Holland 7840 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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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 |
New Holland 7840 Weight | |
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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 |
New Holland 7840 Height | |
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Hood | 70 inches
177 cm |
Cab | 110 inches
279 cm |
Exhaust | 114 inches
289 cm |
Tests
Series map: 774078408240100.3hp100.0hp*106.7hp*7840↓ 1991-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the New Holland model 7840 is the same as the Ford 7840. The following data is from the 7840 listing. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 163 | |
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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 |
Attachments
Series map: 774078408240100.3hp100.0hp*106.7hp*7840↓ 1991-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the New Holland model 7840 is the same as the Ford 7840. The following data is from the 7840 listing. |
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 7413 loader |
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