Ford 7840 (A) Transmission specs

The fastest speed on record for a 7840 (A) is 18.6–24.9 mph (30–40 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

12 transmission values on record for the 7840 (A).

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

98.6 hp

73.5 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 7840”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

How fast will a 7840 (A) go?

The fastest speed on record for a 7840 (A) is 18.6–24.9 mph (30–40 km/h). The gearbox itself is not on record yet.

Transmission — 7840 (A) Transmission
Drive	Available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive
Forward gears	12–16the article lists alternatives
Reverse gears	12–16the article lists alternatives
Transmission as described	12 forward/12 reverse or 16 forward/16 reverse
Clutch	Pedal-operated, self-adjusting dry AP single-disc clutch
Top speed forward	18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives
Top speed reverse	19.1 mph · 30.74 km/hhighest reverse speed printed in the article's speed tables
Creeper gears available, optional	Yes
Service brakes	Pedal-operated wet GIRLING multi-disc brake acting on rear wheels
Steering	Hydrostatic FORD-NEW HOLLAND steering with two double-acting steering cylinders
Differential lock	Electro-hydraulically operated jaw-type differential lock
Front axle	Oscillating telescopic front axle

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 7840”

12 transmission values from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 7840”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

Traktorenlexikon: Ford 7840 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-82821 · revision 1015832. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document