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Ford 8340

Ford 8340 — PowerStar 40 Series · 110 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 8340 is a tractor model with an engine rating of 110 hp, positioning it around the middle of its class in terms of power output. Manufactured from 1992 to 1995, this model is equipped with a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers a four-wheel drive system via a powershift transmission. The listed weight of the Ford 8340 ranges from 8684 to 10882 pounds. It is designed for use on plots of land measuring approximately 200 to 800 acres.

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

Rated power
110 hp
Max power
72.1 kW
Weight
8684 to 10882 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
106 rows
Recorded power
110 hp
Transmissions
12-speed synchronized
Production years
1992-1995
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Basildon, EnglandReference
Original price was $43,500 in 1997Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesinboard planetaryReference
Differential lockelectro-hydraulicReference
Power steeringReference
Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

8340SL12-speedReference
8340SLE16-speed premiumReference

Engine

Ford 7.5L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank217.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)72.1 kWReference
Ford GenesisReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinder 12-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement7.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 127 mmReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Idle RPM725-2275Reference
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity20.0 LReference
Coolant capacity21.5 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.406 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.483 mmReference
Oil capacity20.9 LReference
Power at rated engine speed82.3 kWReference
Max power72.1 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed synchronizedReference
16-speed four-speed power shiftReference
TransmissionSynchroShiftReference
TypesynchronizedReference
Gears12 forward and reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with right-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts are synchronized. Shifts between medium and high ranges are synchronized, but the tractor should be stopped to shift to or from low range. Sychronized shuttle shifting. The 12-speed SynchroShift was standard on the 8340 SL.Reference
TransmissionElectroShift/Pulse CommandReference
Typefour-speed power shiftReference
Gears16 forward and reverseReference
Clutchwet discReference
Oil capacity60.6 LReference
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

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)79.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)82.3 kWReference
Typegear pump (SL)Reference
Typeclosed center load sensing (SLE)Reference
Valves1 to 4Reference
Pump flow65.9 lpmReference
Pump flow75.7 lpmReference
Steering press.144.8 barReference
Rear TypeIIReference
ControlPosition control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL)Reference
ControlElectronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2816 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3737 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)2977 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)3950 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase269 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase261 cmReference
Weight8684 to 10882 poundsReference
Front tire10.00-16Reference
Rear tire18.4-38Reference
Ag front10.00-16Reference
Ag rear18.4-38Reference
Length447 cmReference
Width210 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)60 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)55 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping3939 kgReference
4WD ROPS Shipping4418 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping4456 kgReference
4WD Cab Shipping4936 kgReference

Ford 8340 attachments

front-end loaderReference

8340 Serial Numbers

Location:Data plate inside hood.Reference
1992BD02865Reference
1993BD35935Reference
1994BD65544Reference
1995BD98440Reference
1996021684BReference
1997056830BReference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55 (ROPS)Reference
Charging amps100 (cab)Reference
Batteries1 (ROPS)Reference
Batteries2 (cab)Reference
Battery CCA800Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 7411 loaderReference
Ford 7413 loaderReference

Ford 8340 Height

Hood177 cmReference
Cab279 cmReference
Exhaust289 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 16-speed 4WDNovember 1992 - 1992,Reference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use25.4 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use28.0 l/hourReference

Speeds

With 16.9-38 rear tires.Reference

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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