Compare/Ford 340 vs Ford 3400

Ford 340 vs Ford 3400

Verdict: Ford 340 vs Ford 3400

The Ford 340 and the Ford 3400 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 1965). In short: choose the Ford 340 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3400 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

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

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

The over-under auxiliary gearbox provides two additional speed ranges to the basic four-speed transmission.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

bevel gearReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

35.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

33.2 kWReference

34.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Power (net)

32.7 kWReference

34.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

33.9 kWReference

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Pre-heating

heaterReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

600-2285Reference

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Torque

181.6 NmReference

166.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1000Reference

1350Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

11.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

13.1 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Fuel system

updraft carburetorReference

carburetorReference

Point gap

0.635 mmReference

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Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry plateReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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Select-O-SpeedReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

49.2 LReference

Steering

1.1 LReference

powerReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

45.4 LReference

23.3 LReference

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

45.4 LReference

23.3 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

124.1 barReference

Pump flow

79.5 lpmReference

59.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.4 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.1 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and upper-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

879 kgReference

771 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Gas PTO (claimed)

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29.2 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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29.5 kWReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Total flow

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18.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

203 cmReference

Front tire

6.50x16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9x24Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

309 cmReference

306 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

163 cmReference

Max front axle

3175 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4082 kgReference

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Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

34 cmReference

Front tread

137 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 193 cmReference

132 to 193 cmReference

Steering wheel

148 cmReference

147 cmReference

Weight

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1185 kgReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.9-24Reference

Gas Shipping weight

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1622 kgReference

Diesel Shipping weight

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1688 kgReference

Ford 340 attachments

340 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

22Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128 (diesel)Reference

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Gasoline Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 765 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 765 BackhoeReference

Ford 750 BackhoeReference

Transport height

332 cmReference

266 cmReference

Digging depth

383 cmReference

327 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

378 cmReference

317 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

332 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

505 cmReference

431 cmReference

Loading height

314 cmReference

251 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

167°Reference

172°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

185°Reference

Bucket force

4018 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2317 kgReference

3674 kgReference

Ford 340 Height

Hood

133 cmReference

138 cmReference

ROPS

234 cmReference

225 cmReference

Exhaust

206 cmReference

211 cmReference

Ford 3400 attachments

3400 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate inside the Ford 3400 hood panel, on the right side.Reference

Ford 750 Backhoe

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Ford 3400 Height

Speeds

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.