Ford-New Holland 8630 vs John Deere 4240

Side-by-side specs comparison

Ford-New Holland 8630

Ford-New Holland 8630

134 HP · 1990–1993

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John Deere 4240

John Deere 4240

134 HP · 1977–1984

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Verdict by the numbers

  • The Ford-New Holland 8630 and the John Deere 4240 deliver the same power: 134 HP.
  • The Ford-New Holland 8630 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1977 for the John Deere 4240.

Full specs comparison

Ford-New Holland 8630John Deere 4240
Power134 HP134 HP
Production years1990–19931977–1984
FuelDiesel
Cylinders66
Displacement6.6 L7.6 L
Weight5 109 kg
Drive2WD or 4WD2WD or 4WD
TransmissionPartial power shift
Gears (fwd/rev)18 / 916 / 6
Rear lift capacity4 803 kg
Wheelbase266 cm271 cm
Length436 cm455 cm
CabYesYes

Frequently asked questions

Which is more powerful, the Ford-New Holland 8630 or the John Deere 4240?

The Ford-New Holland 8630 and the John Deere 4240 deliver the same power: 134 HP.

Which is more recent, the Ford-New Holland 8630 or the John Deere 4240?

The Ford-New Holland 8630 is the more recent model: production started in 1990, versus 1977 for the John Deere 4240.

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