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

New Holland 7840 tractor photo
1996 - 1998 PowerStar 40 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
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
Manufacturer
New Holland
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Basildon, England
Original price
$35,650 (1996)
New Holland 7840 Engine
Ford 6.6L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
57.5 gal 217.6 L
Engine details ...
New Holland 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
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
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
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
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)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
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 ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
55 (ROPS)
100 (cab)
Batteries
1 (ROPS)
2 (cab)
Battery CCA
800
Battery volts
12
References
7840 references literature
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
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.
7840 EconoShift constant mesh speeds

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.
7840 Dual Power two-speed power shift speeds

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.
7840 SynchroShift synchronized speeds

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.
7840 ElectroShift/Pulse Command four-speed power shift speeds

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
Ag front
10.00-16
Ag rear
18.4-34
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
New Holland 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
New Holland 7840 Height
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
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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Photos

New Holland 7840

New Holland 7840