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Ford 340

Ford 340 tractor
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The Ford 340 is an industrial tractor produced from 1979 to 1981 by Ford. It features a 47.5 hp (gross) engine available in both diesel and gasoline 2.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled variants. The tractor offers 6-speed or 8-speed unsynchronized gear transmissions, two-wheel drive, and mechanical wet disc brakes. It has an open operator station with optional ROPS, and hydraulic and PTO options for various attachments including front-end loaders and backhoes. The tractor is designed for industrial use with robust capacities and dimensions suitable for heavy-duty tasks.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 340

Power

Engine (net):44.5 hp (33.2 kW)
Engine (gross):47.5 hp (35.4 kW)

Engine

Torque:130 lb-ft (176.3 Nm)
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:600-2275
Point gap:0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Rated RPM:2000
Torque RPM:1400
Bore/Stroke:4.2x4.2 inches (107 x 107 mm)
Compression:16.3:1
Fuel system:updraft carburetor
Power (net):44.5 hp (33.2 kW)
Pre-heating:thermostart, heater (Optional)
Displacement:175 ci (2.9 L)
Firing order:1-2-3
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Diesel engine:Ford diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled
Power (gross):47.5 hp (35.4 kW)
Starter volts:12
Engine options:Ford 2.9L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 2.9L 3-cyl gasoline
Gasoline engine:Ford gasoline 3-cylinder liquid-cooled
Gasoline torque:133.9 lb-ft (181.6 Nm)
Coolant capacity:11 qts (10.4 L)
Gasoline idle RPM:600-2285
Gasoline torque RPM:1000
Gasoline compression:7.75:1
Gasoline power (net):43.8 hp (32.7 kW)
Gasoline power (gross):45.4 hp (33.9 kW)
Intake valve clearance:0.015 inches (0.381 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.018 inches (0.457 mm)

Height

Hood:52.6 inches (133 cm)
ROPS:87 inches (two-post) (220 cm), 92.2 inches (234 cm)
Exhaust:81.3 inches (206 cm)
Steering wheel:58.4 inches (148 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:16 gal (60.6 L)
Steering:1.15 qts (1.1 L)
Hydraulic system:8.5 gal (32.2 L), 12 gal (45.4 L) with independent PTO

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery AH:77 (gas), 128 (diesel)
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32, 51 (Optional)
Charging volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:8.5 gal (32.2 L), 12 gal (45.4 L) with independent PTO
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm), 8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm) with optional gear pump, 21 gpm (79.5 lpm) loader pump
Steering flow:2.74 gpm (10.4 lpm)
Steering capacity:1.15 qts (1.1 L)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Final drives:inboard planetary
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Optional two- or four-post ROPS.

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Years made:1979 - 1981
Manufacturer:Ford

References

Manuals:231 340 445 531 540 545 Operator's Manual (SE-3718) published in 1978, New Tractors, Loaders, Backhoes published in 1979 by Ford, Buyer's Guide published in 1979 and 1980 by Ford

Attachments

Attachment overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

6-speed transmission:unsynchronized gear, 6 forward and 4 reverse gears, 330mm dry plate clutch, oil capacity 12.7 qts (12.0 L), three forward and two reverse gears with a two-speed range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.
8-speed transmission:unsynchronized gear, 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, 330mm dry plate clutch, oil capacity 12.7 qts (12.0 L), four gears, plus reverse, with a high and low range shift lever. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.
Transmission options:6-speed unsynchronized gear, 8-speed unsynchronized gear

Tractor hitch

Control:position and upper-link draft sensing
Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):1940 lbs (879 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:66 inches (min) (167 cm)
Length:122 inches (309 cm)
Rear tire:13.6x28, 14.9x24, 16.9x24
Wheelbase:81.8 inches (207 cm)
Front tire:6.50x16, 7.50x16
Rear tread:56 to 76 inches (142 to 193 cm)
Front tread:54 inches (137 cm)
Max rear axle:9000 lbs (4082 kg)
Max front axle:7000 lbs (3175 kg)
Ground clearance:14.4 inches (36 cm)
Clearance (front axle):17.5 inches (44 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission (Optional), independent (Optional)
Engine RPM:540@1800
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

Serial Number Location

Location:Data plate inside the right hood panel. Stamped into casting behind starter.

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