Compare/Ford 8210 vs Ford 8340

Ford 8210 vs Ford 8340

Verdict: Ford 8210 vs Ford 8340

The Ford 8210 and the Ford 8340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8210 leads on rated power with 115 hp against 110 hp. Ford 8340 is the lighter machine (8,684 kg vs 8,730 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8340 holds more fuel (217.6 L vs 177.9 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 8340 is the newer design (1992 vs 1982). In short: choose the Ford 8210 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

115 hp

110 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

177.9 LReference

217.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

85.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

82.0 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

7.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

112 x 127 mmReference

Power (net)

82.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

85.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

60.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

21.3 LReference

21.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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72.1 kWReference

Idle RPM

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725-2275Reference

Firing order

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

Intake valve clearance

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0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.483 mmReference

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 8 reverseReference

16 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

70.8 kWReference

79.0 kWReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

four-speed power shiftReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

1 to 4Reference

SCV flow

68.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2011 kgReference

3950 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2049Reference

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PTO (tested)

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82.3 kWReference

Pump flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

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144.8 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

278 cmReference

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Weight

8730 to 9370 poundsReference

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

Front tire

14.9-24Reference

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

14.9-28Reference

10.00-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Length

448 cmReference

447 cmReference

2WD Weight

3959 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4250 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

49 cmReference

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Front tread

152 to 200 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 203 cmReference

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Steering wheel

219 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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269 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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261 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 8210 attachments

8210 Serial Numbers

1982

C681910Reference

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1983

C695880Reference

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1984

C713459Reference

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1985

C737800Reference

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1986

C754100Reference

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1987

C768000Reference

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1988

BB06622Reference

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1989

BB80260Reference

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1990

BC26239Reference

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1991

BC68791Reference

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Location:

Data plate inside engine compartment.Reference

Data plate inside hood.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

72Reference

100 (cab)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Batteries

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2 (cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Ford 8210 Height

Cab

289 cmReference

279 cmReference

Exhaust

303 cmReference

289 cmReference

Variants

8340SL

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12-speedReference

8340SLE

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16-speed premiumReference

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

—

021684BReference

1997

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056830BReference

Attachment overview

Ford 8340 Height

Hood

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177 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.