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New Holland 8340

Name: New Holland 8340
Brand: New Holland

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

The New Holland 8340 is a tractor model with a rated power of 110 hp, placing it in the mid-range of its class. It was produced between 1996 and 1997 and features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. The operating weight of the 8340 ranges from 8684 to 10882 pounds, and it is suitable for use on areas of 200–800 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

Richest spec table

126 rows

Recorded power

110 hp

Transmissions

12-speed synchronized

Production years

1996-1997

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerNew HollandReference

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

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

Fuel TypeDieselReference

No of Cylinders6-cylinder 12-valveReference

Rated engine speed2,100Reference

Bore and stroke4.40x5.00 inchesReference

Compression ratio17.5:1Reference

Cooling systemliquid-cooledReference

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

forward and reverse options12 forward and reverse | 16 forward and reverseReference

Rear Axle Drive Typeinboard planetaryReference

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

New Holland 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

Battery options1 (ROPS), 2 (cab) | 1 (ROPS), 2 (cab)Reference

Total cold cranking amps800Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 7411 loaderReference

Ford 7413 loaderReference

New Holland 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

General

Make & ModelNew HollandReference

Capacities

Capacity456 ciReference

PTO

Rear PTO PowerAvailableReference

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Typegear pump (SL), closed center load sensing (SLE)Reference

Remote Valves1 to 4Reference

Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)Category IIReference

Dimensions & weight

Overall Length447 cmReference

Overall Width210.8 cmReference

Front axle clearance2WD:24 inchesReference

Wheels & tyres

Rear wheel tread range18.4-38 inchReference

Front Wheel tread range10.00-16Reference

Steering & brakes

Steering typehydrostatic powerReference

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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