new holland 8340
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PowerStar 40 SeriesRow-Crop tractor | 1996 - 1997 | PowerStar 40 Series | Row-Crop tractor |
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PowerStar 40 Series | ||||
Row-Crop tractor | ||||
1996 - 1997 | |
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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. |
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Transmission options | |
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12-speed synchronized | |
16-speed four-speed power shift |
Transmission | |
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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. | |
Speeds | |
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With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission | |
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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. | |
Speeds | |
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With 16.9-38 rear tires. | |
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