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New Holland 8340

New Holland 8340 tractor
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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
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.
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
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
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)
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

Dimensions & Tires

Width:83 inches / 210 cm
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
Rear PTO Type:540/1000