Ford

8340

Horsepower
117hp
Production
1992–1995
Category
farm

Overview

Production

Original Price$43,500 (1997)
EngineFord 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Tractor TypeRow-Crop
SeriesPowerStar 40 Series
Manufacture LocationBasildon, England

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakeshydraulic wet disc
Rops Typetwo-post foldable
Caboptional with air-conditioning
Differential Lockelectro-hydraulic
Final Drivesinboard planetary

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typegear pump (SL)
Hydraulic Valves4
Hydraulic Pump Flow17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm)

PTO & Hitch

Rear Hitch TypeII
Rear Lift6,210 lbs (2,816 kg)
Hitch ControlPosition control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL), Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)

Other

Fuel Tank Gas57.5 gal (217.6 L)
Steering Pressure2,100 psi (144.8 bar)
Operator Station NotesComfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning; Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform
Rear Lift Optional8,240 lbs (3,737 kg)
Hydraulic Type Optionalclosed center load sensing (SLE)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Optional20 gpm (SLE) gpm (75.7 lpm)

Engine

EngineFord Genesis
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders6-cylinder 12-valve
Coolingliquid-cooled
Turbocharger Statusturbocharged diesel
Displacement456 ci (7.5 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.40x5.00 in (112 x 127 mm)
Stroke5 in (127 mm)
Compression Ratio17.5
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity22.1 qts (20.9 L)
Oil Capacity Qts Note22.7 qts (cab) 21.5 L
Coolant Capacity21.1 qts (20 L)
Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.41 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.48 mm)
Idle725-2275 RPM
Rated2,100 RPM

Dimensions

Length176 in (447 cm)
Width83 in (210 cm)
Height Cab110 in (279 cm)
Height Hood70 in (177 cm)
Height Exhaust114 in (289 cm)
Wheelbase103 in (261 cm)
Clearance Front Axle22 in (55 cm)
Shipping Weight Cab 2WD9,824 lbs (4,456 kg)
Shipping Weight Cab 4WD10,882 lbs (4,936 kg)
Shipping Weight Rops 2WD8,684 lbs (3,939 kg)
Shipping Weight Rops 4WD9,742 lbs (4,418 kg)
Tires Ag Front10.00-16
Tires Ag Rear18.4-38

Transmission

Transmission Typesynchronized
Transmission ModelSynchroShift
Gears12 forward and reverse
Gear RangesFour 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.
Clutchdry disc

The 12-speed SynchroShift was standard on the 8340 SL.

Available Attachments

Ford 7411 loaderFord 7413 loader

Test Results

Test ReferenceNebraska Tractor Test 165
Test Number165
Test DateNovember 1992 - 1992
Fuel TypeDiesel
PTO Rated Power110.3 hp (82.3 kW)
Drawbar Max Power96.7 hp (72.1 kW)
Fuel Use Drawbar Max7.4 gal/hr (28 L/hr)
Transmission Type16-speed
Fuel Use Rated Engine6.7 gal/hr (25.4 L/hr)