Compare/Ford 8340 vs Ford 8700

Ford 8340 vs Ford 8700

Verdict: Ford 8340 vs Ford 8700

The Ford 8340 and the Ford 8700 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8700 leads on rated power with 111 hp against 110 hp. Ford 8340 is the lighter machine (8,684 kg vs 9,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 8700 holds more fuel (219.5 L vs 217.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 8340 is the newer design (1992 vs 1977). In short: choose the Ford 8700 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

With 15-38 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

mechanical rearReference

Factories

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Antwerp, BelgiumReference

Variants

8340SL

12-speedReference

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8340SLE

16-speed premiumReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

217.6 LReference

219.5 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

72.1 kWReference

71.6 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

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

21.5 LReference

21.3 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

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Oil capacity

60.6 LReference

11.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

82.3 kWReference

82.5 kWReference

Max power

72.1 kWReference

71.6 kWReference

Engine

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94.7 kWReference

Power

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94.7 kWReference

Pre-heating

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ether injectionReference

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference

Dual PowerReference

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

79.0 kWReference

82.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

82.3 kWReference

82.5 kWReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

two-speed power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

58.7 lpmReference

Steering press.

144.8 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

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

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2614 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1935Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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74.2 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

269 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

261 cmReference

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Weight

8684 to 10882 poundsReference

9800 to 12270 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

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Length

447 cmReference

457 cmReference

Width

210 cmReference

201 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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281 cmReference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 13-24. Rear: 15-38Reference

Shipping weight

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4445 kgReference

Operating weight

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5565 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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60 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

100 (cab)Reference

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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

203 cmReference

Cab

279 cmReference

302 cmReference

Exhaust

289 cmReference

320 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

28.0 l/hourReference

29.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5253 kgReference

Speeds

Ford 8700 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.