Ford 8340
Power
117 hp[P] hp
Production
1992-1995
Engine
6-cylinder 12-valve
Transmission
SynchroShift
Drive
2WD/4WD
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Introduction
Production Information of Ford, 8340
The production information of the tractor (8340) includes details about its manufacturing.
| Original price was $43,500 in 1997 |
| Row-Crop tractor |
| Built in Basildon, England |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
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Dimension and Tires Information of Ford, 8340
This section sums up the dimension and tires information of the tractor.
| 2WD Wheelbase | 106 inches [269 cm] |
|---|---|
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 24 inches [60 cm] |
| Width | 83 inches [210 cm] |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 103 inches [261 cm] |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 22 inches [55 cm] |
| Length | 176 inches [447 cm] |
| Ag front | 10.00-16 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Engine Specifications of Ford, 8340
Get the specifications for the engine and if different options are available.
| Liquid-cooled |
| 6-cylinder 12-valve |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.019 inches (cold) [0.483 mm] |
|---|---|
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Idle RPM | 725-2275 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Displacement | 456 ci [7.5 L] |
| Oil capacity | 22.1 qts [20.9 L] |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x5.00 inches [112 x 127 mm] |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.016 inches (cold) [0.406 mm] |
| 22.7 qts (cab) [21.5 L] | |
| Coolant capacity | 21.1 qts [20.0 L] |
Transmission Information of Ford, 8340Y
Discover all variants of transmission available for this tractor model.
Transmission variants 1
| 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. |
| Transmission | SynchroShift |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Dry disc |
| Type | Synchronized |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
Transmission variants 2
| 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. |
| Transmission | ElectroShift/Pulse Command |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 64 qts [60.6 L] |
| Clutch | Wet disc |
| Type | Four-speed power shift |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
| 12-speed synchronized |
| 16-speed four-speed power shift |
Mechanical Specs of Ford, 8340Y
This section summarizes all mechanical information such as the brake system and other specifications.
| Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Power steering |
| Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
| Final drives | Inboard planetary |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | Electro-hydraulic |
Power Information of Ford, 8340Y
Discover the power specifications and options available for this tractor model but also PTO (Power Take-off) information.
| Rear PTO | Independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Hydraulics Specifications of Ford, 8340
Hydraulic system type, pressure, pump flow and valves.
| Type | Gear pump (SL) |
|---|---|
| 20 gpm (SLE) [75.7 lpm] | |
| Pump flow | 17.4 gpm [65.9 lpm] |
| Closed center load sensing (SLE) | |
| Steering press. | 2100 psi [144.8 bar] |
| Valves | 1 to 4 |
Three-Point Hitch of Ford, 8340
Hitch category and rear/front lift capacity.
| 8,710 lbs (SLE optional) [3950 kg] | |
| Rear Type | II |
| 8,240 lbs (SL optional) [3737 kg] | |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,210 lbs (SL) [2816 kg] |
| Control | Position control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL) |
| 6,564 lbs (SLE) [2977 kg] | |
| Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE) |
Electrical System of Ford, 8340
Battery voltage, charging system and ground.
| Battery CCA | 800 |
|---|---|
| Ground | Negative |
| Batteries | 1 (ROPS) |
| 100 (cab) | |
| Charging system | Alternator |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| 2 (cab) | |
| Charging amps | 55 (ROPS) |
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does the Ford 8340 have?
The Ford 8340 delivers 117 hp[P] HP.
What years was the Ford 8340 produced?
The Ford 8340 was produced in 1992-1995.
What engine does the Ford 8340 have?
The Ford 8340 is powered by a 6-cylinder 12-valve engine.
What transmission does the Ford 8340 use?
The Ford 8340 uses a SynchroShift transmission.
Is the Ford 8340 4WD?
The Ford 8340 is available in 2WD/4WD.