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Industrial Tractor · 1979Unverified

Ford 340

Name: Ford 340
Brand: Ford

Ford 340 — Industrial tractor · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 340 is an industrial tractor with a rated output of 48 hp — making it one of the more compact options in its class. The 340 was produced from 1979 to 1981. Power comes from a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through two-wheel drive with a 6-speed gearbox. It is aimed at jobs of around up to 200 ac. Available dimensions and performance figures follow in both unit systems.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

48 hp

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

116 rows

Recorded power

48 hp

Transmissions

6-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1979-1981

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Industrial tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Optional two- or four-post ROPS.Reference

Engine

Ford 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Ford 2.9L 3-cyl gasolineReference

Engine (gross)35.4 kWReference

Engine (net)33.2 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)33.2 kWReference

Power (gross)35.4 kWReference

Pre-heatingthermostartReference

Pre-heatingheaterReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Idle RPM600-2275Reference

Torque176.3 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference

gasolineReference

Power (net)32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)33.9 kWReference

Fuel systemupdraft carburetorReference

Compression7.75:1Reference

Idle RPM600-2285Reference

Torque181.6 NmReference

Torque RPM1000Reference

Point gap0.635 mmReference

Transmission

6-speed unsynchronized gearReference

8-speed unsynchronized gearReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch330mm dry plateReference

Oil capacity12.0 LReference

Three forward and two reverse gears with a two-speed range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Four gears, plus reverse, with a high and low range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference

Capacities

Fuel60.6 LReference

Steering1.1 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system32.2 LReference

Hydraulic system45.4 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity32.2 LReference

Capacity45.4 LReference

Pressure172.4 barReference

Pump flow21.2 lpmReference

Pump flow31.4 lpmReference

Pump flow79.5 lpmReference

Steering flow10.4 lpmReference

Steering cap.1.1 LReference

Rear TypeIReference

Controlposition and upper-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)879 kgReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase207 cmReference

Front tire6.50x16Reference

Rear tire13.6x28Reference

Industrial front6.50x16Reference

Industrial rear13.6x28Reference

Industrial front7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear14.9x24Reference

Industrial rear16.9x24Reference

Length309 cmReference

Width167 cmReference

Max front axle3175 kgReference

Max rear axle4082 kgReference

Ground clearance36 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)44 cmReference

Front tread137 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 193 cmReference

Steering wheel148 cmReference

Ford 340 attachments

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

340 Serial Number Location

Data plate inside the right hood panel. Stamped into casting behind starter.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Charging amps51Reference

Charging volts12Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH77 (gas)Reference

Battery AH128 (diesel)Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Ford 765 Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 765 BackhoeReference

Transport height332 cmReference

Digging depth383 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth378 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth332 cmReference

Reach from pivot505 cmReference

Loading height314 cmReference

Bucket Rotation167°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force4018 kgReference

Dipperstick force2317 kgReference

Ford 340 Height

Hood133 cmReference

ROPS220 cmReference

ROPS234 cmReference

Exhaust206 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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