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New Holland 8340 Specifications

The New Holland 8340 is a 2WD or 4WD row-crop tractor from PowerStar 40 series. This model was manufactured from 1996 to 1997. The New Holland 8340 driveline consists of 456 cu.in (7.5 L) Ford Genesis 4-cycle vertical 6-cylinder direct injection naturally aspirated liquid-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 125 Hp (92.6 kW) and SynchroShift transmission with 12 forward and 12 reverse gears.

The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with rated fluid flow of 17.4 gal/min (65.5 l/min). The New Holland 8340 is equipped with a hydrostatic power steering system, independent PTO type, hydraulic wet disc brakes, 10.00x16 (2WD) or 14.9x28 (4WD) front tires, and 18.4x34 (2WD) or 18.4x38 (4WD) rear tires. The tractor is compatible with Ford 7411 front-end loader or Ford 7413 front-end loader.

Engine Specs

Engine Model ......................... Ford Genesis
Engine Type ......................... Four stroke 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ......................... Six
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) ......................... 4.40 (112)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) ......................... 5.00 (127)
Displacement, cu.in (L) ......................... 456 (7.48)
Rated Engine Power, hp (kw) ......................... 125.0 (92.6)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ......................... 2100
Low Idle Speed, rpm ......................... 725-775
High Idle Speed, rpm ......................... 2195-2275
Aspiration Type ......................... Naturally aspirated
Compression Ratio ......................... 17.5:1
Firing Order ......................... 1-5-3-6-2-4
Fuel System ......................... Injection pump
Cooling System ......................... Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner Type ......................... Dual paper elements
Coolant Pump Type ......................... Impeller
Fan Diameter, in (mm) ......................... 20.1 (510)
Valve Clearance (Intake), in (mm) ......................... 0.014-0.018 (0.36-0.46)
Valve Clearance (Exhaust), in (mm) ......................... 0.017-0.021 (0.43-0.53)
Fuel Capacity, gal (L) ......................... 57.0 (217.6)
Cooling System Capacity, qts (L) ......................... 22.9 (21.5)
Engine Oil Capacity, qts (L) ......................... 22.5 (20.9)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ......................... 12
Charging System ......................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ......................... 100/55

Power Take Off

PTO Operational Type ......................... Independent
PTO Power, hp (kW) ......................... 106.0 (79.0)
PTO Speed (Std), rpm ......................... 540
PTO/Engine Speed (Std), rpm ......................... 540/1900
PTO Speed (Opt), rpm ......................... 1000
PTO/Engine Speed (Opt), rpm ......................... 1000/2050

Transmission

Transmission Model ......................... SynchroShift
Transmission Type ......................... Synchronized
Gearbox Type ......................... 12F/12R
Number of Forward Gears ......................... 12
Number of Reverse Gears ......................... 12
Clutch Type ......................... Dry disc
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ......................... 19.2 (30.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ......................... 19.2 (30.9)

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Drive System ......................... 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ......................... Front Steer
Steering System ......................... Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ......................... Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size ......................... 10.00x16 (2WD)
Rear Tire Size ......................... 18.4x34 (2WD)
Front Tire Size ......................... 14.9x28 (4WD)
Rear Tire Size ......................... 18.4x38 (4WD)

Hydraulics and Hitch

Hydraulic System Type ......................... Open center
Implement Pump Type ......................... Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ......................... 17.4 (65.5)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ......................... 182 (2650)
Steering Pump Type ......................... Fixed displacement gear pump
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ......................... 9.2 (34.8)
Steering Pressure, Bar (psi) ......................... 172 (2500)
Number of Standard Remote Valves ......................... Up to 4 optional
3-Point Hitch Category ......................... 2
Draft Sensing or Lift Control ......................... Position control and top-link draft sensing
Lift Capacity at 24" (0.6m) behind pin, lbs (kg) ......................... 6210 (2815)
Lift Capacity at lift pin, lbs (kg) ......................... 8240 (3735)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheel Base (2WD), in (mm) ......................... 106.3 (2700)
Wheel Base (4WD), in (mm) ......................... 103.3 (2623)
Overall Length (2WD), in (mm) ......................... 169.2 (4297)
Overall Length (4WD), in (mm) ......................... 171.7 (4361)
Height (Hood), in (mm) ......................... 70.3 (1786)
Height (Cab), in (mm) ......................... 110.1 (2797)
Width (2WD), in (mm) ......................... 83.2 (2112)
Width (4WD), in (mm) ......................... 83.7 (2126)
Ground Clearance (2WD), in (mm) ......................... 26.4 (670)
Ground Clearance (4WD), in (mm) ......................... 22.3 (566)
Turning Radius (2WD, w/o Brakes), in (mm) ......................... 170 (4318)
Turning Radius (4WD, w/o Brakes), in (mm) ......................... 174 (4420)
Weight (2WD, Cab), lbs (kg) ......................... 9830 (4460)
Weight (4WD, Cab), lbs (kg) ......................... 10890 (4940)
Weight (2WD, ROPS), lbs (kg) ......................... 8690 (3940)
Weight (4WD, ROPS), lbs (kg) ......................... 9750 (4420)

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