Compare/Ford 8340 vs Ford 8600

Ford 8340 vs Ford 8600

Verdict: Ford 8340 vs Ford 8600

The Ford 8340 and the Ford 8600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8600 leads on rated power with 111 hp against 110 hp. Ford 8600 is the lighter machine (8,033 kg vs 8,684 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 1972). In short: choose the Ford 8600 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

110 hp

111 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

Dual Power adds a power shift to the basic eight-speed transmission. Two foot buttons control the shift, the left button engages direct drive (normal) mode while the right "power drive" button provides the lower range. The power drive button must be down for stationary PTO work.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

foot pedalReference

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

68.9 kWReference

Displacement

7.5 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 127 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

725-2275Reference

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Firing order

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

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

21.5 LReference

18.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

65.3 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

82.3 kWReference

82.5 kWReference

Max power

72.1 kWReference

68.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

79.0 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

82.3 kWReference

82.5 kWReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

partial power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

45.4 lpmReference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

103.4 barReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)Reference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3950 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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65.5 LReference

Capacity

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65.5 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.8 LReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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74.1 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

8033 to 11430 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

16.9-38Reference

Length

447 cmReference

376 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

215 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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274 cmReference

Ground clearance

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64 cmReference

Operating

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5184 kgReference

Ballasted

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6708 kgReference

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

Inside tool box cover and on top of rear axle, near top link mount.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100 (cab)Reference

55Reference

Batteries

2 (cab)Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 8340 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

185 cmReference

Cab

279 cmReference

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Exhaust

289 cmReference

265 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

28.0 l/hourReference

23.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5154 kgReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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162.8 LReference

Steering

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2.8 LReference

8600 Serial Numbers

1972

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C327200Reference

1973

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C367300Reference

1974

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C405200Reference

1975

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C450700Reference

1976

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C490300Reference

Ford 8600 Height

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.