Compare/Ford 2000 vs Ford 340

Ford 2000 vs Ford 340

Verdict: Ford 2000 vs Ford 340

The Ford 2000 and the Ford 340 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Ford 340 is the newer design (1979 vs 1960). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Four-speeds with over-, under-, and direct-drive.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, with a high and low range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

1.1 LReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

20301

4-speed, no 3-point or PTOReference

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20302

4-speed, no PTOReference

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20303

4-speedReference

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20304

Select-O-Speed, no 3-point or PTOReference

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20305

Select-O-SpeedReference

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20306

Select-O-Speed, 540/1000 PTOReference

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20313

LCGReference

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Engine

36.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 91 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Power

31.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

150.9 NmReference

181.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1000Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

1-2-3Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

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35.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

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33.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.9 kWReference

Pre-heating

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heaterReference

Idle RPM

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600-2285Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Fuel system

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updraft carburetorReference

Point gap

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0.635 mmReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronizedReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

ReversingReference

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Clutch

—

330mm dry plateReference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

60.6 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

45.4 LReference

Capacity

7.6 LReference

45.4 LReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

10.4 lpmReference

Steering press.

55.2 barReference

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Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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79.5 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.1 LReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

—

position and upper-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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879 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

207 cmReference

Weight

1084 kgReference

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Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.50x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

13.6x28Reference

Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

13.6-28Reference

16.9x24Reference

Length

323 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

167 cmReference

Shipping weight

1282 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2820 kgReference

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Max front axle

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3175 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4082 kgReference

Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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44 cmReference

Front tread

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137 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

Steering wheel

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148 cmReference

Ford 2000 attachments

2000 Serial Numbers

1960

105943Reference

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1961

131427Reference

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1962

155531Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

alternatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

51Reference

Battery volts

12 (diesel)Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

135 (diesel)Reference

128 (diesel)Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10FT Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 713 10FT BackhoeReference

Ford 765 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

325 cmReference

383 cmReference

Reach from pivot

431 cmReference

505 cmReference

Loading height

284 cmReference

314 cmReference

Bucket force

2041 kgReference

4018 kgReference

Speeds

Ford 340 attachments

340 Serial Number Location

Ford 765 Backhoe

Transport height

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332 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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378 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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332 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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167°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

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2317 kgReference

Ford 340 Height

Hood

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133 cmReference

ROPS

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234 cmReference

Exhaust

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206 cmReference

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.