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Ford 340B vs Ford 420
Verdict: Ford 340B vs Ford 420
The Ford 340B and the Ford 420 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Ford 340B is the newer design (1984 vs 1975). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
52 hp
52 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
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
Differential lock
standardReference
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Steering
4.7 LReference
power assistReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
38.8 kWReference
38.6 kWReference
Engine
35.8 kWReference
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Displacement
3.1 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
107 x 107 mmReference
Power
35.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
38.8 kWReference
34.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
184.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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60.6 LReference
Engine (net)
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35.5 kWReference
Power (net)
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32.8 kWReference
Fuel system
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direct injectionReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Torque ConverterReference
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Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
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Type
open centerReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
151.7 barReference
Total flow
81.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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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
540Reference
Pump flow
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31.4 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
4775 to 11965 poundsReference
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Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
11:-16Reference
9.00-16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
703 cmReference
487 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Front tread
139 cmReference
142 cmReference
Rear tread
154 cmReference
152 cmReference
Max front axle
2326 kgReference
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Max rear axle
4740 kgReference
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Height (exhaust)
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205 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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29 cmReference
Ford 340B attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
80 (gasoline)Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 765 BackhoeReference
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Digging depth
383 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
378 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
332 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
505 cmReference
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Loading height
314 cmReference
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Bucket force
3991 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
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Ford 340B Height
Hood
139 cmReference
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ROPS
257 cmReference
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Speeds
Ford 420 attachments
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.