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Ford 340B vs Ford 3500
Verdict: Ford 340B vs Ford 3500
The Ford 340B and the Ford 3500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 340B leads on rated power with 52 hp against 49 hp. Ford 3500 is the lighter machine (1,927 kg vs 4,775 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 340B is the newer design (1984 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 340B for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
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Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
52 hp
49 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Four speeds in each direction with torque converter. The torque converter has a 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and a stall speed of 2050 rpm. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 340B with the torque-converter transmission.Reference
With 28-inch rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
standardReference
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Steering
4.7 LReference
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Final drives
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bevel gearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
38.8 kWReference
36.3 kWReference
Engine
35.8 kWReference
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Displacement
3.1 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
107 x 97 mmReference
Power
35.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
38.8 kWReference
36.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
184.4 NmReference
166.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1350Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
13.1 LReference
Engine (net)
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34.8 kWReference
Power (net)
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34.8 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Torque ConverterReference
Dual RangeReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
19.3 LReference
Type
open centerReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
19.3 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
124.1 barReference
Total flow
81.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
15.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.
4.7 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
925 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
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
Pump flow
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67.4 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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771 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
201 cmReference
Weight
4775 to 11965 poundsReference
1281 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
13.6-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
11:-16Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
13.6-28Reference
Length
703 cmReference
306 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
167 cmReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Front tread
139 cmReference
142 cmReference
Rear tread
154 cmReference
132 to 193 cmReference
Max front axle
2326 kgReference
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Max rear axle
4740 kgReference
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Shipping weight
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1927 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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29 cmReference
Steering wheel
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149 cmReference
Ford 340B attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
22Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
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
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 force
3991 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
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Ford 340B Height
Hood
139 cmReference
137 cmReference
ROPS
257 cmReference
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Speeds
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
Transport height
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317 cmReference
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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194°Reference
Swing Arc
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185°Reference
Ford 753 Backhoe
Ford 3500 Height
Exhaust
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204 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.