Overview

What is the Ford 8340 tractor?

• Model: Ford 8340
• Years: 1992 to 1995
• Series: PowerStar 40 Series
• Type: Row-Crop tractor

Production

Where was the Ford 8340 produced?

• Manufacturer: Ford
• Location: Basildon, England
• Original Price (1997): $43,500

Variants

What are the variants of the Ford 8340?

• 8340SL: 12-speed
• 8340SLE: 16-speed premium

Engine

What engine does the Ford 8340 have?

• Type: Ford 7.5L 6-cylinder diesel
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 57.5 gallons (217.6 liters)

Transmissions

What are the transmission options for the Ford 8340?

• 12-speed synchronized
• 16-speed four-speed power shift

Horsepower

What is the horsepower of the Ford 8340?

• PTO (claimed): 106 hp (79.0 kW)
• Drawbar (tested): 96.7 hp (72.1 kW)
• PTO (tested): 110.3 hp (82.3 kW)

Mechanical

What are the mechanical specifications of the Ford 8340?

• Drive: Two- or four-wheel drive
• Final Drives: Inboard planetary
• Differential Lock: Electro-hydraulic
• Steering: Power steering
• Brakes: Hydraulic wet disc brakes
• ROPS: Two-post foldable with flat-deck platform
• Cab: Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning

Hydraulics

What are the hydraulic features of the Ford 8340?

• Type: Gear pump (SL), Closed center load sensing (SLE)
• Valves: 1 to 4
• Pump Flow: 17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm), 20 gpm (75.7 lpm SLE)
• Steering Pressure: 2100 psi (144.8 bar)

Tractor Hitch

What are the hitch specifications on the Ford 8340?

• Rear Type: II
• Control: Position control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL); Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)
• Rear Lift: 6,210 lbs (2816 kg) SL, 6,564 lbs (2977 kg) SLE
• Optional Rear Lift: 8,240 lbs (3737 kg) SL, 8,710 lbs (3950 kg) SLE

Power Take-off (PTO)

What are the PTO specifications for the Ford 8340?

• Type: Independent
• Rear RPM: 540/1000

Dimensions & Tires

What are the dimensions and tire sizes for the Ford 8340?

• 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

Electrical

What are the electrical characteristics of the Ford 8340?

• Ground: Negative
• Charging System: Alternator
• Charging Amps: 55 (ROPS), 100 (cab)
• Batteries: 1 (ROPS), 2 (cab)
• Battery CCA: 800
• Battery Volts: 12