Ford industrial tractors
Ford 340
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) |
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| Engine (gross) | 47.5 hp (35.4 kW) |
Engine
| Torque | 130 lb-ft (176.3 Nm) |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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| Battery AH | 77 (gas), 128 (diesel) |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32, 51 (Optional) |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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Attachments
| Attachment overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
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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. |
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| 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 |
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| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1940 lbs (879 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 66 inches (min) (167 cm) |
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| 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) |
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| 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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