New Holland
New Holland 8340
The New Holland 8340 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1996 to 1997 as part of the PowerStar 40 Series. It is built in Basildon, England and shares its design with the Ford 8340. It features a Ford 7.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering approximately 106 to 117 horsepower. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 12-speed synchronized SynchroShift and a 16-speed four-speed power shift ElectroShift/Pulse Command. It has two- or four-wheel drive with electro-hydraulic differential lock and power steering. The hydraulic system includes gear pump and closed center load sensing options with up to 4 valves and pump flow up to 20 gpm. The tractor hitch is category II with various control options and rear lift capacities up to 8,710 lbs. PTO is independent with 540/1000 rpm options. Dimensions vary by configuration with wheelbases around 103-106 inches and shipping weights from 8,684 to 10,882 lbs. Attachments include Ford 7411 and 7413 loaders with lift capacities up to 3,490 lbs. Electrical system uses a negative ground with alternator charging and 12-volt batteries.
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Founded1996 - 1997
Model8340
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for New Holland 8340
Power
| PTO (tested) | 110.3 hp / 82.3 kW |
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| 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 |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.40 x 5.00 inches / 112 x 127 mm |
| Displacement | 456 ci / 7.5 L |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Starter volts | 12 V |
| Coolant capacity | 21.1 qts / 20.0 L, 22.7 qts / 21.5 L (cab) |
| Compression ratio | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 57.5 gal / 217.6 L |
| Engine oil capacity | 22.1 qts / 20.9 L |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.016 inches (cold) / 0.406 mm |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.019 inches (cold) / 0.483 mm |
Overview
| Note | The New Holland model 8340 is the same as the Ford 8340. |
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| Series | PowerStar 40 Series |
| Built in | Basildon, England |
| Category | Row-Crop tractor |
| Original price | $43,500 in 1997 |
| Production years | 1996 - 1997 |
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
| Cab | Comfort Command Cab optional with air-conditioning |
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| ROPS | Two-post foldable ROPS with flat-deck platform |
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Power steering | yes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
Attachments
| Overview | Ford 7411 loader, Ford 7413 loader |
|---|---|
| Ford 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 |
| Ford 7413 Loader | 3490 lbs lift (full at pin) / 1583 kg, 6285 lbs breakout / 2850 kg, 39 inches reach (dumped) / 99 cm, 159 inches height (at pin) / 403 cm, 125 inches clearance (dumped) / 317 cm |
Transmission
| Options | 12-speed synchronized, 16-speed four-speed power shift |
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| 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, synchronized shuttle shifting |
| 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) |
Tractor hitch
| Control | Position control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL), Electronic lower-link sensing (8340 SLE) |
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| 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 |
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| 1993 | BD35935 |
| 1994 | BD65544 |
| 1995 | BD98440 |
| 1996 | 021684B |
| 1997 | 056830B |
| Location | Data plate inside hood |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 83 inches / 210 cm |
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| Length | 176 inches / 447 cm |
| Weight | 8684 to 10882 pounds |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Height Cab | 110 inches / 279 cm |
| Height Hood | 70 inches / 177 cm |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 106 inches / 269 cm |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 103 inches / 261 cm |
| Height Exhaust | 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 |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |