Compare/Ford 333 vs Ford 340

Ford 333 vs Ford 340

Verdict: Ford 333 vs Ford 340

The Ford 333 and the Ford 340 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 340 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. Ford 340 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 340 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 333 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

47 hp

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

powerReference

1.1 LReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

35.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

Power

35.0 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

updraft carburetorReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

heaterReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

181.7 NmReference

181.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

13.0 LReference

12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.0 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

Compression

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7.75:1Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2285Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Point gap

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0.635 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

48.8 LReference

60.6 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

23.1 LReference

45.4 LReference

Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

23.1 LReference

45.4 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

31.4 lpmReference

79.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position and upper-link draft sensingReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Clutch

280mm mechanical dry discReference

330mm dry plateReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

Steering flow

—

10.4 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.1 LReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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879 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

207 cmReference

Weight

2347 kgReference

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Front tire

5.50x16Reference

6.50x16Reference

Rear tire

11.00x28Reference

13.6x28Reference

Industrial front

5.50x16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

11.00x28Reference

16.9x24Reference

Length

322 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

162 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (cab)

248 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

256 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

44 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

34 cmReference

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Front tread

121 to 203 cmReference

137 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

142 to 193 cmReference

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

Steering wheel

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148 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

128 (diesel)Reference

Ground

—

negativeReference

Charging amps

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51Reference

Charging volts

—

12Reference

Ford 340 attachments

340 Serial Number Location

Attachment overview

Ford 765 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 765 BackhoeReference

Transport height

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332 cmReference

Digging depth

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383 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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378 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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332 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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505 cmReference

Loading height

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314 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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167°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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4018 kgReference

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.