Industrial Tractor · 1979Unverified
Ford 340
Ford 340 — Industrial tractor · 48 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
48 hp
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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.