Head to head · Utility

Ford 8240 vs Ford 8700

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FordModel A

Ford 8240

Utility

power
101 hp
displacement
456 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
8
Full 8240 specs
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FordModel B

Ford 8700

Utility

power
127 hp
displacement
401 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8700 specs
FordFord 8240
vs
FordFord 8700

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 8700 higher · +26 hp (+26%)
8240101 hp
8700127 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8240 is in the 84th percentile; 8700 is in the 91st · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8240 higher · +55 ci (+14%)
8240456 ci
8700401 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8240 is in the 93rd percentile; 8700 is in the 90th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
82406
87006
Median Utility Tractor4

8240 is in the 93rd percentile; 8700 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 8700 higher · +8 (+100%)
82408
870016
Median Utility Tractor12

8240 is in the 23rd percentile; 8700 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

8240 (A)8700 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model82408700—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
ManufacturerFord New HollandFord—
ModelGenesisNot recorded—
Power Output101hp127hp▲ 8700+26 hp · +26%
Rated RPM2,069RPM2,300RPM▲ 8700+231 RPM · +11%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement456ci401ci▲ 8240+55 ci · +14%
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke5in4.4in▲ 8240+0.6 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
TypeSynchroShiftGear type with dry disc clutch—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
Length176in180in▲ 8700+4 in · +2%
Width83in79.2in▲ 8240+3.8 in · +5%
HeightNot recorded119in—
Operating Weight8,684lb12,270lb▲ 8700+3,586 lb · +41%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
System TypeGear pumpOpen center—
Pump Flow Capacity16.3gpmNot recorded—
Pressure2,030psiNot recorded—
Steering TypePower steeringPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
TypeNot recordedTransmission—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpm1,000rpmSame

Tires

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
Front Tire Size14.9R28Not recorded—
Rear Tire Size18.4R38Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearRearSame
Hitch Capacity6,250lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypePower steeringPower—
Brake TypeMultiple wet disc, hydraulically actuatedNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Capacities

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
Coolant5.3gal5.3galSame

Operator Station

SpecFord 8240Ford 8700Difference
TypeCabOpen operator station—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 84th percentile (101 hp)B · 91st percentile (127 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 93rd percentile (456 ci)B · 90th percentile (401 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 80th percentile (8,684 lb)B · 90th percentile (12,270 lb)
A · 8240B · 8700Median Utility Tractor
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