Compare/Farmall 340 vs Farmall Super BMD

Farmall 340 vs Farmall Super BMD

Verdict: Farmall 340 vs Farmall Super BMD

The Farmall 340 and the Farmall Super BMD are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Farmall Super BMD leads on rated power with 42 hp against 39 hp. Farmall Super BMD is the lighter machine (2,474 kg vs 4,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Farmall Super BMD holds more fuel (79.5 L vs 56.8 L) for longer stints between fills. Farmall 340 is the newer design (1958 vs 1953). In short: choose the Farmall Super BMD for outright pulling power, or the Farmall 340 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Farmall

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

39 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

International HarvesterReference

Farmall (a part of International Harvester)Reference

PTO performanceReference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

manualReference

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Total built

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7,811Reference

Variants

IH 340

utilityReference

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Farmall 340

row-cropReference

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T-340

crawlerReference

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International 340

industrialReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

87.1 LReference

79.5 LReference

Engine

35.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

23.5 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

26.9 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

25.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 98 mmReference

102 x 133 mmReference

Power

35.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

19.2:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1450Reference

Torque

174.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

22.7 LReference

9.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

17.6 LReference

25.4 LReference

Belt power (max)

25.9 kWReference

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Max power

26.9 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

29.0 kWReference

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Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

266.7mm dry discReference

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Transmission

International Harvester Torque AmplifierReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

29.0 kWReference

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Type

two-speed power shiftReference

gearReference

Pressure

103.4 barReference

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Pump flow

47.3 lpmReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1750Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

27.9 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

239 cmReference

Weight

4250 to 5195 poundsReference

2474 kgReference

Front tire

5-15Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-36Reference

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Ag front

7.50-10Reference

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Ag rear

13.9-36Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

288 cmReference

Width

161 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height

149 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 297 cmReference

132 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

1927 kgReference

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Gas Operating

2147 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

2356 kgReference

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Ballasted

3437 kgReference

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Height (steering wheel)

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197 cmReference

Front tread

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145 to 205 cmReference

Farmall 340 attachments

340 Serial Number Location

340 Serial Numbers

1958

501Reference

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1959

2723Reference

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1960

5411Reference

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1961

6642Reference

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1962

7276Reference

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1963

7677Reference

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Final

?Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

27 cmReference

RPM

2000Reference

899Reference

Speed

949.45 meters/minReference

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Attachment overview

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

11.0 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2521 kgReference

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Fuel use

10.6 l/hourReference

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.