Ford 8340: all source data

All 89 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerFord
(no label)Row-Crop tractor
(no label)Built in Basildon, England
(no label)Original price was $43,500 in 1997
Engine
(no label)Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank57.5 gal | 217.6 L
Transmission
(no label)12-speed synchronized
(no label)16-speed four-speed power shift
Power
PTO (claimed)106 hp | 79.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)96.7 hp | 72.1 kW
PTO (tested)110.3 hp | 82.3 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drivesinboard planetary
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic
(no label)Power steering
(no label)Hydraulic wet disc brakes
(no label)Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Hydraulics
Typegear pump (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 (8340 SL)
ControlElectronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)6,210 lbs (SL) | 2816 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)8,240 lbs (SL 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
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)106 inches | 269 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)103 inches | 261 cm
Weight8684 to 10882 pounds
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire18.4-38
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55 (ROPS)
Charging amps100 (cab)
Batteries1 (ROPS)
Batteries2 (cab)
Battery CCA800
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Ford Genesis
(no label)turbocharged diesel
(no label)6-cylinder 12-valve
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement456 ci | 7.5 L
Bore/Stroke4.40x5.00 inches | 112 x 127 mm
Compression17.5:1
Rated RPM2100
Idle RPM725-2275
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)21.1 qts | 20.0 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)22.7 qts (cab) | 21.5 L
Intake valve clearance0.016 inches (cold) | 0.406 mm
Exhaust valve clearance0.019 inches (cold) | 0.483 mm
Engine oil
Oil capacity22.1 qts | 20.9 L

Transmission

Transmission options
(no label)12-speed synchronized
(no label)16-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission
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 8340 SL.
TransmissionElectroShift/Pulse Command
Typefour-speed power shift
Gears16 forward and reverse
Clutchwet disc
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 8340 SLE.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front10.00-16
Ag rear18.4-38
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase (2WD)106 inches | 269 cm
4WD Wheelbase (4WD)103 inches | 261 cm
Length176 inches | 447 cm
Width83 inches | 210 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle) (2WD)24 inches | 60 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle) (4WD)22 inches | 55 cm
Weight
2WD ROPS Shipping (2WD ROPS)8,684 lbs | 3939 kg
4WD ROPS Shipping (4WD ROPS)9,742 lbs | 4418 kg
2WD Cab Shipping (2WD Cab)9,824 lbs | 4456 kg
4WD Cab Shipping (4WD Cab)10,882 lbs | 4936 kg
Height
Hood70 inches | 177 cm
Cab110 inches | 279 cm
Exhaust114 inches | 289 cm