Ford New Holland 8340 (A)
Built: 1991–1997 · Series: 40 er-Baureihe
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Ford New Holland 5640 to 8340 (1991-2000) – the '40 series' from Basildon after the Fiat takeover: the last digit as size class, four- and six-cylinder, 55 to 88 kW, 274 to 469 Nm
After Fiat took over Ford Tractor Operations in 1991 and merged it with its own farm-equipment arm into New Holland, the British Basildon tractors initially ran under the dual Ford New Holland badge before the Ford name disappeared in the late 1990s. The '40 series' (5640, 6640, 6740, 7740, 7840, 8240, 8340) replaced the previous 'Ten Series'; the last two digits order the size class in ascending order, the second-to-last the engine size, and 'SLE' and 'DT' marked comfort and four-wheel-drive versions. The smaller models run four-cylinder, the larger six-cylinder engines from the same engine family.
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The register lists 5 versions with engines of 4,388 to 7,478 cm³, outputs of 55.2 to 88.3 kW, torque of 274 to 469 Nm and rated speeds of 2,070 to 2,170 rpm. Service weights range from 3,687 to 4,460 kg, lengths from 4,058 to 4,478 mm.
The 40 series was New Holland's best-selling mid-size field tractor in Europe during the 1990s, with engines related to Deutz and Iveco units from the CNH group, competing directly with the John Deere 6000 series and Massey Ferguson 6100. From 1999 the TS range succeeded this generation.
On used tractors, operating hours, the condition of clutch and powershift stages, hydraulic pump and linkage, front-drive hub and axle bearings, and rust on cab and wings count; parts supply runs without problems through New Holland's dense dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford New Holland 40er-Baureihe, New Holland Agriculture (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 120 hp (88.3 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,070 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 469 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,478 cm³correct |
| Bore | 111.78 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 127 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 17.5correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,396 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,154 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,802 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 570 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,460 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear- or four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 16 V/16 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 10.00-16 ASF (A: 16.9 R 28 AS)correct |
| Rear tyres | 18.4 R 38 AS (A: 20.8 R 38 AS)correct |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | unit construction (no separate frame)correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.8 kW/t (88 kW / 4.5 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 74% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Ford New Holland 8340 (A) have?
The Ford New Holland 8340 (A) delivers 120 hp.
How much does the Ford New Holland 8340 (A) weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,460 kg.
What engine does the Ford New Holland 8340 (A) have?
6 cylinders, 7,478 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Ford New Holland 8340 (A) go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford New Holland 8340 (A)?
4,396 mm × 2,154 mm × 2,802 mm.
When was the Ford New Holland 8340 (A) built?
Production years: 1991–1997.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: Wikibooks Traktorenlexikon (CC BY-SA 4.0) (retrieved August 2026) · Values adopted and presented in our own form; changes from the source are possible. · How we check the data
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