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Ford 340 vs Ford 3500
Verdict: Ford 340 vs Ford 3500
The Ford 340 and the Ford 3500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 3500 leads on rated power with 49 hp against 48 hp. Ford 340 is the newer design (1979 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 3500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 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
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
48 hp
49 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
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 28-inch rear tires.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
bevel gearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
35.4 kWReference
36.3 kWReference
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
36.3 kWReference
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
1-2-3Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
6.6 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
direct injectionReference
Point gap
0.635 mmReference
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Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
330mm dry plateReference
dry discReference
Transmission
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Dual RangeReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Steering
1.1 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
45.4 LReference
19.3 LReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
45.4 LReference
19.3 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
124.1 barReference
Pump flow
79.5 lpmReference
67.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
10.4 lpmReference
15.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.1 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and upper-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
879 kgReference
771 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Gasoline PTO (claimed)
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29.2 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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29.4 kWReference
Valves
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0 to 2Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
201 cmReference
Front tire
6.50x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6x28Reference
13.6-28Reference
Industrial front
7.50x16Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial rear
16.9x24Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
309 cmReference
306 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
167 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
29 cmReference
Front tread
137 cmReference
142 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 193 cmReference
132 to 193 cmReference
Steering wheel
148 cmReference
149 cmReference
Weight
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1281 kgReference
Shipping weight
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1927 kgReference
Ford 340 attachments
340 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
22Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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 753 BackhoeReference
Transport height
332 cmReference
317 cmReference
Digging depth
383 cmReference
411 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
378 cmReference
401 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
332 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
505 cmReference
508 cmReference
Loading height
314 cmReference
284 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
167°Reference
194°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
185°Reference
Bucket force
4018 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
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Ford 340 Height
Hood
133 cmReference
137 cmReference
ROPS
234 cmReference
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Exhaust
206 cmReference
204 cmReference
Ford 3500 attachments
3500 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate inside the Ford 3500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference
Ford 750 Backhoe
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
Ford 753 Backhoe
Ford 3500 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.