Ford 7740: all source data

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Overview

Production
ManufacturerFord
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Basildon, England
Original price$36,000 (1998)
Engine
(no label)Ford 5.0L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank25 gal | 94.6 L
Fuel tank52.7 gal (ROPS optional) | 199.5 L
Fuel tank46.9 gal (cab optional) | 177.5 L
Transmission
(no label)8-speed constant mesh
(no label)16-speed two-speed power shift
(no label)12-speed synchronized
(no label)16-speed four-speed power shift
Power
Engine (gross)100.3 hp | 74.8 kW
Engine (net)95 hp | 70.8 kW
PTO (claimed)86 hp | 64.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)76.93 hp | 57.4 kW
PTO (tested)86.96 hp | 64.8 kW
Mechanical
Drive4x2 2WD
Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockmechanical (S)
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic (SL/SLE)
(no label)Power steering
Brakesmechanical (S)
Brakeshydraulic wet disc (SL/SLE)
(no label)Two-post foldable ROPS. Straddle-mount (7740 S) or raised deck (SL/SLE). Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning (SL/SLE).
Hydraulics
Typeopen center (S/SL)
Typeclosed center load sensing (SLE)
Valves1 to 4
Pump flow17.4 gpm | 65.9 lpm
Pump flow20 gpm (SLE) | 75.7 lpm
Steering press.2100 psi | 144.8 bar
Hitch
Rear TypeII
ControlPosition control and top-link draft sensing. Electronic lower-link sensing optional on 7740 SLE.
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6,210 lbs | 2816 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8,240 lbs (optional) | 3737 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6,564 lbs (SLE) | 2977 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8,710 lbs (SLE optional) | 3950 kg
Pto
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Dimensions
Wheelbase93 inches | 236 cm
Weight7312 to 9194 pounds
Front tire7.50-16
Rear tire18.4-30
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
ROPS Charging amps55
Cab Charging amps100
ROPS Batteries1
Cab Batteries2
Battery CCA800
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Ford Genesis
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)4-cylinder 8-valve
(no label)liquid-cooled
(no label)The 7740 used a Lucas CAV DP200 fuel pump.
Displacement304 ci | 5.0 L
Bore/Stroke4.40x5.00 inches | 112 x 127 mm
Power (net)95 hp | 70.8 kW
Power (gross)100.3 hp | 74.8 kW
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Compression17.5:1
Rated RPM2100
Idle RPM725-2275
Torque413 lb-ft | 560.0 Nm
Torque RPM1200
Firing order1-3-4-2
Starter volts12
ROPS Coolant capacity (ROPS Coolant)15.3 qts | 14.5 L
Cab Coolant capacity (Cab Coolant)16.9 qts | 16.0 L
Intake valve clearance0.016 inches (cold) | 0.406 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.019 inches (cold) | 0.483 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity12.1 qts | 11.5 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)8-speed constant mesh
(no label)16-speed two-speed power shift
(no label)12-speed synchronized
(no label)16-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission
TransmissionEconoShift
Typeconstant mesh
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil capacity69.6 qts | 65.9 L
(no label)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 7740S.
TransmissionDual Power
Typetwo-speed power shift
Gears16 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil capacity69.6 qts | 65.9 L
(no label)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 7740S.
TransmissionSynchroShift
Typesynchronized
Gears12 forward and reverse
Clutchdry disc
(no label)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 7740 SL. Dual power was an option with the SynchroShift, turning it into a 24-speed transmission.
TransmissionElectroShift/Pulse Command
Typefour-speed power shift
Gears16 forward and reverse
Oil capacity64 qts | 60.6 L
(no label)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 7740 SLE.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front7.50-16
Ag rear18.4-30
Dimensions
Wheelbase93 inches | 236 cm
Length162 inches | 411 cm
2WD Width (2WD)77 inches | 195 cm
4WD Width (4WD)80 inches | 203 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle) (2WD)22 inches | 55 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle) (4WD)20 inches | 50 cm
Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping (2WD ROPS)7,312 lbs | 3316 kg
4WD ROPS Shipping (4WD ROPS)8,146 lbs | 3695 kg
2WD Cab Shipping (2WD Cab)8,179 lbs | 3709 kg
4WD Cab Shipping (4WD Cab)9,194 lbs | 4170 kg
Operating8,680 lbs (4WD ROPS) | 3937 kg
Ballasted11,460 lbs | 5198 kg
Height
Hood67 inches | 170 cm
Cab107 inches | 271 cm
Exhaust112 inches | 284 cm