Compare/Ford 340 vs Ford 340A

Ford 340 vs Ford 340A

Verdict: Ford 340 vs Ford 340A

The Ford 340 and the Ford 340A 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 340A is the newer design (1981 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford 340 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 340A 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

With 16.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

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optionalReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

35.4 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

33.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

32.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

33.9 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Pre-heating

heaterReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Idle RPM

600-2285Reference

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Torque

181.6 NmReference

176.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1000Reference

1400Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 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

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Point gap

0.635 mmReference

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Engine

—

32.8 kWReference

Power

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32.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry plateReference

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Transmission

—

Manual-shiftReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

Steering

1.1 LReference

4.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

45.4 LReference

68.1 LReference

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

open centerReference

Capacity

45.4 LReference

68.1 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

79.5 lpmReference

85.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

10.4 lpmReference

20.8 lpmReference

Steering cap.

1.1 LReference

4.4 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and upper-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

879 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

205 cmReference

Front tire

6.50x16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

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Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9x24Reference

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Length

309 cmReference

703 cmReference

Width

167 cmReference

215 cmReference

Max front axle

3175 kgReference

2326 kgReference

Max rear axle

4082 kgReference

4740 kgReference

Ground clearance

36 cmReference

33 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 193 cmReference

154 cmReference

Steering wheel

148 cmReference

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Weight

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11.500 to 9100 poundsReference

Ag front

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11.00L-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Ford 340 attachments

340 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

51 (optional)Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128 (diesel)Reference

128Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 765 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 765 BackhoeReference

Ford 765 12ft BackhoeReference

Transport height

332 cmReference

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Digging depth

383 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

378 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

332 cmReference

Reach from pivot

505 cmReference

Loading height

314 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

167°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

4018 kgReference

3991 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2317 kgReference

Ford 340 Height

Hood

133 cmReference

ROPS

234 cmReference

257 cmReference

Exhaust

206 cmReference

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Ford 340A attachments

Ford 765 12ft Backhoe

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Ford 340A 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.