Compare/Ford 7830 vs Ford 8340

Ford 7830 vs Ford 8340

Verdict: Ford 7830 vs Ford 8340

The Ford 7830 and the Ford 8340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 7830 leads on rated power with 112 hp against 110 hp. In short: choose the Ford 7830 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8340 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

112 hp

110 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

Ford (a part of New Holland)Reference

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four power shift gears arranged in two synchronized ratio groups (1-4 and 5-8). Two synchronized ranges (low/high) and right-hand shuttle. Clutch must be used to shift range or move between the lower (1-4) and higher (5-8) gear ratio groups. Push-button power shifting between the four gears in a ratio group. Push-button de-clutching on the shuttle lever allow shifting without the foot clutch. The 16 power shift was standard on the 8340 SLE.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

83.5 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

Power

83.5 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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217.6 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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72.1 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Idle RPM

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725-2275Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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21.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.483 mmReference

Oil capacity

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60.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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82.3 kWReference

Max power

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72.1 kWReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Gears

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Pump flow

34.8 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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79.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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82.3 kWReference

Valves

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1 to 4Reference

Steering press.

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144.8 barReference

Control

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Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3950 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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100 (cab)Reference

Batteries

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2 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Variants

8340SL

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12-speedReference

8340SLE

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16-speed premiumReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

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269 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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261 cmReference

Weight

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8684 to 10882 poundsReference

Front tire

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10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

Ag front

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10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-38Reference

Length

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447 cmReference

Width

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210 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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60 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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55 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3939 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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4418 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping

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4456 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping

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4936 kgReference

Ford 8340 attachments

8340 Serial Numbers

1992

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BD02865Reference

1993

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BD35935Reference

1994

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BD65544Reference

1995

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BD98440Reference

1996

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021684BReference

1997

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056830BReference

Location:

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Data plate inside hood.Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 8340 Height

Hood

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177 cmReference

Cab

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279 cmReference

Exhaust

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289 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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28.0 l/hourReference

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.