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Ford 340B

Ford 340B tractor
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The Ford 340B is an industrial tractor produced from 1984 to 1987 by Ford. It features a 3.1L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 48 hp (35.8 kW) with a gross power of 52 hp (38.8 kW). The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 8-speed manual-shift, 6-speed manual-reversing, and 4-speed torque converter. It has a two-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering and differential lock as standard. The 340B supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments, with detailed specifications for loader lift capacity and backhoe digging depth. It has a wheelbase of 81 inches (205 cm) and weighs between 4,775 to 11,965 pounds depending on configuration. The tractor is equipped with a 540 RPM rear PTO and an open center hydraulic system with a capacity of 11 gallons. Electrical system includes a 12-volt alternator charging at 32 amps with a 750 CCA battery.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 340B

Power

Engine:48 hp (35.8 kW)
PTO (claimed):44 hp (32.8 kW)
Engine (gross):52 hp (38.8 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel
Power:48 hp (35.8 kW)
Torque:136 lb-ft (184.4 Nm)
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1400
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.4x4.2 inches (112 x 107 mm)
Compression:16.3:1
Displacement:192 ci (3.1 L)
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross):52 hp (38.8 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:11 qts (10.4 L)

Height

Hood:55 inches (139 cm)
TLB 4-post:101.3 inches (257 cm)
ROPS 2-post:87 inches (220 cm)
ROPS 4-post:92.2 inches (234 cm)

Weight

Tractor:4,775 lbs (2165 kg)
With loader:9,100 lbs (4127 kg)
Max rear axle:11,500 lbs (5216 kg)
Max front axle:9,000 lbs (4082 kg)
340B loader/backhoe:11,965 lbs (5427 kg)
Max rear axle SAE J43:10,450 lbs (4740 kg)
Max front axle SAE J43:5,130 lbs (2326 kg)
Max front axle 8-bolt hubs:10,000 lbs (4536 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:16 gal (60.6 L)
Steering:5 qts (4.7 L)
Hydraulic system:11 gal (loader) (41.6 L)

Dimensions

Width:67.6 inches (171 cm)
Length:124 inches (tractor) (314 cm)
Rear tread:61 inches (154 cm)
Front tread:55.1 inches (139 cm)
Width 340B TLB:85 inches (215 cm)
Ground clearance:14 inches (35 cm)
Length with loader:192 inches (487 cm)
Length with loader/backhoe:277 inches (703 cm)

Electrical

Battery AH:128
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32 (51 optional)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:11 gal (loader) (41.6 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Total flow:5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm)
Steering flow:5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)
Steering capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)
Loader/backhoe flow:21.5 gpm (81.4 lpm)
Independent PTO flow:8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Four-post ROPS canopy optional. High-clearance canopy with backhoe.
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power
Differential lock:standard

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1984 - 1987

Attachments

Loader

Dump time:2.4s
Dump angle:45°
Lower time:2.0s
Raise time:3.7s
Bucket width:67.5 inches (171 cm)
Breakout force:4,500 lbs (2041 kg)
Reach (dumped):23 inches (58 cm)
Bucket capacity:0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m)
Height (at pin):127 inches (322 cm)
Rollback (raised):100°
Clearance (dumped):101 inches (256 cm)
Rollback (at carry):30°
Rollback (ground line):22°
Lift capacity (full at pin):2,800 lbs (1270 kg)

Backhoe

Model:Ford 765 Backhoe
Bucket force:8,800 lbs (3991 kg)
Digging depth:151 inches (383 cm)
Loading height:124 inches (314 cm)
Reach from pivot:199 inches (505 cm)
Dipperstick force:5,110 lbs (2317 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:149 inches (378 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:131 inches (332 cm)
Overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

4-speed

Type:Torque Converter
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Notes:Four speeds in each direction with torque converter. The torque converter has a 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and a stall speed of 2050 rpm. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 340B with the torque-converter transmission.
Oil capacity:19 qts (18.0 L)

6-speed

Type:Manual-reversing
Gears:6 forward and 4 reverse
Notes:Three forward and two reverse speeds with high and low range.
Oil capacity:13 qts (12.3 L)

8-speed

Type:Manual-shift
Gears:8 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Four speeds, plus reverse, with two ranges.
Oil capacity:13 qts (12.3 L)
Options:8-speed, 6-speed, 4-speed

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):2,040 lbs (925 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Weight:4775 to 11965 pounds
Rear tire:14.9-24
Wheelbase:81 inches (205 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission, independent
Rear PTO Type:540