Ford
8340
Horsepower
117hp
Production
1992–1995
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Original Price | $43,500 (1997) |
|---|---|
| Engine | Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel |
| Tractor Type | Row-Crop |
| Series | PowerStar 40 Series |
| Manufacture Location | Basildon, England |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two- or four-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | power |
| Brakes | hydraulic wet disc |
| Rops Type | two-post foldable |
| Cab | optional with air-conditioning |
| Differential Lock | electro-hydraulic |
| Final Drives | inboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | gear pump (SL) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Valves | 4 |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm) |
PTO & Hitch
| Rear Hitch Type | II |
|---|---|
| Rear Lift | 6,210 lbs (2,816 kg) |
| Hitch Control | Position control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL), Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE) |
Other
| Fuel Tank Gas | 57.5 gal (217.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Steering Pressure | 2,100 psi (144.8 bar) |
| Operator Station Notes | Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning; Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform |
| Rear Lift Optional | 8,240 lbs (3,737 kg) |
| Hydraulic Type Optional | closed center load sensing (SLE) |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow Optional | 20 gpm (SLE) gpm (75.7 lpm) |
Engine
| Engine | Ford Genesis |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder 12-valve |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Turbocharger Status | turbocharged diesel |
| Displacement | 456 ci (7.5 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.40x5.00 in (112 x 127 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (127 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 17.5 |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 22.1 qts (20.9 L) |
| Oil Capacity Qts Note | 22.7 qts (cab) 21.5 L |
| Coolant Capacity | 21.1 qts (20 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.41 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.48 mm) |
| Idle | 725-2275 RPM |
| Rated | 2,100 RPM |
Dimensions
| Length | 176 in (447 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 83 in (210 cm) |
| Height Cab | 110 in (279 cm) |
| Height Hood | 70 in (177 cm) |
| Height Exhaust | 114 in (289 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 103 in (261 cm) |
| Clearance Front Axle | 22 in (55 cm) |
| Shipping Weight Cab 2WD | 9,824 lbs (4,456 kg) |
| Shipping Weight Cab 4WD | 10,882 lbs (4,936 kg) |
| Shipping Weight Rops 2WD | 8,684 lbs (3,939 kg) |
| Shipping Weight Rops 4WD | 9,742 lbs (4,418 kg) |
| Tires Ag Front | 10.00-16 |
| Tires Ag Rear | 18.4-38 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | synchronized |
|---|---|
| Transmission Model | SynchroShift |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
| Gear Ranges | 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. |
| Clutch | dry disc |
The 12-speed SynchroShift was standard on the 8340 SL.
Available Attachments
Ford 7411 loaderFord 7413 loader
Test Results
| Test Reference | Nebraska Tractor Test 165 |
|---|---|
| Test Number | 165 |
| Test Date | November 1992 - 1992 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| PTO Rated Power | 110.3 hp (82.3 kW) |
| Drawbar Max Power | 96.7 hp (72.1 kW) |
| Fuel Use Drawbar Max | 7.4 gal/hr (28 L/hr) |
| Transmission Type | 16-speed |
| Fuel Use Rated Engine | 6.7 gal/hr (25.4 L/hr) |