Ford

340

Farm tractor · 1979–1981 · 47 hp

Ford340
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsHitchDimensionsTires & TracksFuelSteeringAttachmentsMore Ford

The Ford 340 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1979 to 1981. It features a Ford 2.9L 3-cylinder diesel engine, and optional two- or four-post steering. The transmission is a unsynchronized gear type with 6 forward and 4 reverse.

Engine

EngineFord 2.9L 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement175 ci (2.9 L)
Bore4.2 in (107 mm)
Stroke4.2 in (107 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power Gross47.5 hp (35.4 kW)
Power Net44.5 hp (33.2 kW)
Torque Peak130 lb-ft (176.3 Nm)
Torque Peak1,400 RPM
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,000 RPM
Idle600-2275 RPM
Firing Order1-2-3

Transmission

Transmission Typeunsynchronized gear
Gears6 forward and 4 reverse
Transmission DescriptionThree forward and two reverse gears with a two-speed range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.
Clutch330mm dry plate
Oil Capacity12.7 qts (12 L)
Available Options6-speed unsynchronized gear, 8-speed unsynchronized gear

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pump Flow5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Steering Flow2.74 gpm (10.4 lpm)
System Capacity8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeI
Rear Lift1,940 lbs (879 kg)
Hitch Controlposition and upper-link draft sensing

Dimensions

Length122 in (309 cm)
Width66 in (167 cm)
Height58.4 in (148 cm)
Height Rops87 in (220 cm)
Wheelbase81.8 in (207 cm)
Ground Clearance14.4 in (36 cm)
Front Tread54 in (137 cm)
Rear Tread56 in (142 cm)

Tires & Tracks

Front Industrial6.50x16, 7.50x16
Rear Industrial13.6x28, 14.9x24

Fuel

Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)

Steering

Typeoptional two- or four-post

Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Digging Depth151 in (383 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 765 Backhoe