New Holland 8340

The New Holland 8340 is a tractor produced by New Holland. It is equipped with a 456 ci 7.5 L engine. The rated power output 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

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Overview

New Holland 8340 tractor photo
1996 - 1997 PowerStar 40 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1996 - 1997
PowerStar 40 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Series map: 82408340106.7hp*117.8hp*8340↓ 1992-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.

Note: the New Holland model 8340 is the same as the Ford 8340. The following data is from the 8340 listing.
Production
Manufacturer
New Holland
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Basildon, England
Original price was $43,500 in 1997
New Holland 8340 Engine
Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
57.5 gal 217.6 L
Engine details ...
New Holland 8340 Power
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
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
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
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)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
55 (ROPS)
100 (cab)
Batteries
1 (ROPS)
2 (cab)
Battery CCA
800
Battery volts
12

Engine

Series map: 82408340106.7hp*117.8hp*8340↓ 1992-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.

Note: the New Holland model 8340 is the same as the Ford 8340. The following data is from the 8340 listing.

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

Series map: 82408340106.7hp*117.8hp*8340↓ 1992-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.

Note: the New Holland model 8340 is the same as the Ford 8340. The following data is from the 8340 listing.
Transmission options
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.
8340 SynchroShift synchronized speeds

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.
8340 ElectroShift/Pulse Command four-speed power shift speeds

Dimensions

Series map: 82408340106.7hp*117.8hp*8340↓ 1992-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.

Note: the New Holland model 8340 is the same as the Ford 8340. The following data is from the 8340 listing.
New Holland 8340 Tires
Ag front
10.00-16
Ag rear
18.4-38
Dimensions
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
New Holland 8340 Weight
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
New Holland 8340 Height
Hood
70 inches 177 cm
Cab
110 inches 279 cm
Exhaust
114 inches 289 cm

Tests

Series map: 82408340106.7hp*117.8hp*8340↓ 1992-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.

Note: the New Holland model 8340 is the same as the Ford 8340. The following data is from the 8340 listing.
Nebraska Tractor Test 165
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

Series map: 82408340106.7hp*117.8hp*8340↓ 1992-1995*Estimated engine power for comparison only.

Note: the New Holland model 8340 is the same as the Ford 8340. The following data is from the 8340 listing.
Attachment overview
Ford 7411 loader
Ford 7413 loader

Photos

Ford-New Holland 8340, left side.

Ford-New Holland 8340, left side.

Ford-New Holland 8340, right side.

Ford-New Holland 8340, right side.