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Ford 8340

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The Ford 8340 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1992 to 1995 as part of the PowerStar 40 Series. It was built in Basildon, England and offered in two main variants: the 8340SL with a 12-speed synchronized transmission and the 8340SLE with a 16-speed four-speed power shift transmission. Powered by a Ford Genesis 7.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, it delivers up to 110.3 hp tested PTO power. The tractor features two- or four-wheel drive options, electro-hydraulic differential lock, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a variety of hydraulic and hitch options, including gear pump and closed center load sensing types, and rear lift capacities up to 8,710 lbs depending on the variant. The 8340 supports independent rear PTO with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions vary between 2WD and 4WD models, with wheelbases of 106 and 103 inches respectively, and shipping weights ranging from 8,684 to 10,882 lbs. Optional Comfort Command Cab with air-conditioning is available. Attachments include Ford 7411 and 7413 loaders with lift capacities up to 3,490 lbs. Electrical system features a 12-volt negative ground with alternator charging and battery options depending on cab or ROPS configuration.
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Founded1992 - 1995
Model8340

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 8340

Power

PTO (tested):110.3 hp (82.3 kW)
PTO (claimed):106 hp (79.0 kW)
Drawbar (tested):96.7 hp (72.1 kW)

Engine

Type:Ford Genesis turbocharged diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Idle RPM:725-2275
Cylinders:6-cylinder 12-valve
Fuel tank:57.5 gal (217.6 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Bore/Stroke:4.40x5.00 inches (112 x 127 mm)
Compression:17.5:1
Displacement:456 ci (7.5 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity:22.1 qts (20.9 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:21.1 qts (20.0 L), 22.7 qts (cab) (21.5 L)
Intake valve clearance:0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.019 inches (cold) (0.483 mm)

Variants

8340SL:12-speed
8340SLE:16-speed premium

Dimensions

Width:83 inches (210 cm)
Length:176 inches (447 cm)
Rear tire:18.4-38
Cab Height:110 inches (279 cm)
Front tire:10.00-16
Hood Height:70 inches (177 cm)
2WD Wheelbase:106 inches (269 cm)
4WD Wheelbase:103 inches (261 cm)
Exhaust Height:114 inches (289 cm)
2WD Cab Shipping Weight:9,824 lbs (4456 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping Weight:10,882 lbs (4936 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping Weight:8,684 lbs (3939 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping Weight:9,742 lbs (4418 kg)
2WD Clearance (front axle):24 inches (60 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle):22 inches (55 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:1 (ROPS), 2 (cab)
Battery CCA:800
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:55 (ROPS), 100 (cab)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:gear pump (SL), closed center load sensing (SLE)
Valves:1 to 4
Pump flow:17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm), 20 gpm (SLE) (75.7 lpm)
Steering pressure:2100 psi (144.8 bar)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform. Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives:inboard planetary
Power steering:Yes
Differential lock:electro-hydraulic

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:PowerStar 40 Series
Built in:Basildon, England
Original price:$43,500 in 1997
Years produced:1992 - 1995

Attachments

Loaders:Ford 7411 loader, Ford 7413 loader
7411 Loader:3050 lbs lift (full at pin) (1383 kg), 5265 lbs breakout (2388 kg), 48 inches reach (dumped) (121 cm), 134 inches height (at pin) (340 cm), 99 inches clearance (dumped) (251 cm)
7413 Loader:3490 lbs lift (full at pin) (1583 kg), 6285 lbs breakout (2850 kg)

Transmission

Variants:12-speed synchronized, 16-speed four-speed power shift
12-speed SynchroShift:synchronized, 12 forward and reverse gears, dry disc clutch, 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. Standard on 8340 SL.
16-speed ElectroShift/Pulse Command:four-speed power shift, 16 forward and reverse gears, wet disc clutch, oil capacity 64 qts (60.6 L), 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. Standard on 8340 SLE.

Tractor hitch

Control:Position control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL), Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE)
Rear Type:II
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):6,210 lbs (SL) (2816 kg), 8,240 lbs (SL optional) (3737 kg), 6,564 lbs (SLE) (2977 kg), 8,710 lbs (SLE optional) (3950 kg)

Serial Numbers

1992:BD02865
1993:BD35935
1994:BD65544
1995:BD98440
1996:021684B
1997:056830B
Location:Data plate inside hood.

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Rear PTO Type:540/1000

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