Ford 8340
The Ford 8340 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 456 ci 7.5 L engine. The listed engine power is 110.3 hp 82.3 kW. Transmission: ElectroShift/Pulse Command. Operating weight: 8684 to 10882 pounds.
Engine Power
110.3 hp
82.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
57.5 gal
217.6 L
Transmission
ElectroShift/Pulse Command
Operating Weight
8684 to 10882 pounds
Overview
 | 1992 - 1995
PowerStar 40 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
PowerStar 40 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Basildon, England | |
Original price was $43,500 in 1997 | |
Variants | |
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8340SL | 12-speed |
8340SLE | 16-speed premium |
Ford 8340 Engine | |
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Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 57.5 gal
217.6 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford 8340 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 106 hp
79.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 96.7 hp
72.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 110.3 hp
82.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | gear pump (SL) |
closed center load sensing (SLE) | |
Valves | 1 to 4 |
Pump flow | 17.4 gpm
65.9 lpm |
20 gpm (SLE)
75.7 lpm | |
Steering press. | 2100 psi
144.8 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Control | Position control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL) |
Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE) | |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,210 lbs (SL)
2816 kg |
8,240 lbs (SL optional)
3737 kg | |
6,564 lbs (SLE)
2977 kg | |
8,710 lbs (SLE optional)
3950 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 106 inches
269 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
Weight | 8684 to 10882 pounds |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 55 (ROPS) |
100 (cab) | |
Batteries | 1 (ROPS) |
2 (cab) | |
Battery CCA | 800 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford | |
Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland | |
66 to 106 PTO hp PowerStar Tractors published in 1991, by Ford | |
66 to 106 PTO hp PowerStar Tractors published in 1992, by Ford |
Engine
Engine Detail — 456 ci / 7.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Ford Genesis |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 12-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 456 ci
7.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.40x5.00 inches
112 x 127 mm |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 725-2275 |
Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 21.1 qts
20.0 L |
22.7 qts (cab)
21.5 L | |
Intake valve clearance | 0.016 inches (cold)
0.406 mm |
Exhaust valve clearance | 0.019 inches (cold)
0.483 mm |
Oil capacity | 22.1 qts
20.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed synchronized | |
16-speed four-speed power shift |
Transmission — SynchroShift
Transmission | SynchroShift |
Type | synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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. | |
With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — ElectroShift/Pulse Command
Transmission | ElectroShift/Pulse Command |
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Oil capacity | 64 qts
60.6 L |
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. | |
With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Ford 8340 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 106 inches
269 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 103 inches
261 cm |
Length | 176 inches
447 cm |
Width | 83 inches
210 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 24 inches
60 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 22 inches
55 cm |
Ford 8340 Weight | |
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2WD ROPS Shipping | 8,684 lbs
3939 kg |
4WD ROPS Shipping | 9,742 lbs
4418 kg |
2WD Cab Shipping | 9,824 lbs
4456 kg |
4WD Cab Shipping | 10,882 lbs
4936 kg |
Ford 8340 Height | |
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Hood | 70 inches
177 cm |
Cab | 110 inches
279 cm |
Exhaust | 114 inches
289 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 165 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
November 1992 - 1992, | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 110.3 hp
82.3 kW |
Fuel use | 6.7 gal/hour
25.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 96.7 hp
72.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.4 gal/hour
28.0 l/hour |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 7411 loader | |
Ford 7413 loader |
Photos
Ford 8340 with baler, right side.
Ford 8340 with planter, front view.
Ford 8340, left side.
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Ford 8340 based on its 110.3 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Ford 8340.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10 hrs
Approximately 10 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (57.5 gal / 217.7 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.7 gal/hr (21.7 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Ford 8340 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Ford 8340.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)110.3 hp
Kilowatts (kW)82.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)111.8 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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