Compare/Ford 8340 vs Ford 8530

Ford 8340 vs Ford 8530

Verdict: Ford 8340 vs Ford 8530

The Ford 8340 and the Ford 8530 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8340 leads on rated power with 110 hp against 106 hp. Ford 8340 is the lighter machine (8,684 kg vs 11,395 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8340 is the newer design (1992 vs 1990). In short: choose the Ford 8340 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 8530 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

110 hp

106 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

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

Tranmission is operated with two levers and the clutch pedal. Left lever selects high, low, or the optional creeper range. Right lever selects one of four forward gears, or reverse. Tractor must be stopped to make gear or range changes.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Variants

8340SL

12-speedReference

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8340SLE

16-speed premiumReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

217.6 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

72.1 kWReference

69.1 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

725-2275Reference

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Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

21.5 LReference

21.2 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

82.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

82.3 kWReference

78.9 kWReference

Max power

72.1 kWReference

69.1 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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68.6 kWReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Constant meshReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

79.0 kWReference

78.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

82.3 kWReference

78.9 kWReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

open center gear pump, dual pumps optionalReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

112.0 lpmReference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

139.6 barReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)Reference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3950 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

SCV flow

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71.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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72.2 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

11395 to 13920 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

18.4/15-38Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

14.9/13-28 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

18.4/15-38Reference

Length

447 cmReference

436 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

208 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

60 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

55 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

3939 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

4418 kgReference

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2WD Cab Shipping

4456 kgReference

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4WD Cab Shipping

4936 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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266 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Ford 8340 attachments

8340 Serial Numbers

1992

BD02865Reference

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1993

BD35935Reference

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1994

BD65544Reference

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1995

BD98440Reference

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1996

021684BReference

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1997

056830BReference

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Location:

Data plate inside hood.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100 (cab)Reference

90Reference

Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 8340 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

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Cab

279 cmReference

289 cmReference

Exhaust

289 cmReference

313 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

28.0 l/hourReference

26.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5556 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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92.7 LReference

Steering

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1.9 LReference

Ford 8530 attachments

Ford 8530 Height

ROPS

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292 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.