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New Holland 8340 Specs ( 1996-1997 )

Name: New Holland 8340
Brand: New Holland

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Nebraska Test #OECD 1439

FORD NEW HOLLAND 8340 PULSECOMMAND DIESEL 16 SPEED

Max Drawbar HP 96.7 hp

Max Pull 14,165 lbs

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Overview

The New Holland 8340 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Basildon, England, powered by a Ford 7.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. It was available in both 2WD and 4WD configurations with options for a 12-speed synchronized or a 16-speed power shift transmission. Recorded specifications include a tested PTO output of 110.3 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 14,165 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Nebraska Test Performance: According to Nebraska Tractor Test 165, the 8340 achieved a maximum PTO power of 110.3 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 14,165 lbs while consuming 7.4 gallons of fuel per hour at maximum power.

Chassis and Physical Specifications: The tractor features a wheelbase of 106 inches for 2WD models and 103 inches for 4WD models, with shipping weights ranging from 8,684 lbs to 10,882 lbs depending on ROPS or cab configuration.

Transmission and Hitch Capabilities: Equipped with either a 12-speed or 16-speed transmission, the model includes a Category II rear hitch with a 6,210-lb lift capacity supported by a hydraulic gear pump providing 17.4 gpm of flow.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Basildon, England / Original price was $43,500 in 1997
Manufacturer	New Holland

Engine

Engine type	Ford 7.5L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	57.5 gal (217.6 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.40x5.00 inches (112 x 127 mm)
Compression	17.5:1
Coolant capacity	21.1 qts (20.0 L)
Description	Ford Genesis / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	456 ci (7.5 L)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.019 inches (cold) (0.483 mm)
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Idle RPM	725-2275
Intake valve clearance	0.016 inches (cold) (0.406 mm)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	22.1 qts (20.9 L)
Drawbar (tested)	96.7 hp (72.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)	106 hp (79.0 kW)
PTO (tested)	110.3 hp (82.3 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	dry disc / wet disc
Gears	12 forward and reverse / 16 forward and reverse
Oil capacity	64 qts (60.6 L)
Transmission	SynchroShift / ElectroShift/Pulse Command
Type	synchronized / four-speed power shift
Transmission type	12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift
Transmission type	12-speed synchronized / 16-speed four-speed power shift

Mechanical

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

Hydraulics

Pump flow	17.4 gpm (65.9 lpm)
Steering press.	2100 psi (144.8 bar)
Type	gear pump (SL)
Valves	1 to 4

Hitch

Control	Position control and top-link draft sensing (8340 SL)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6,210 lbs (SL) (2816 kg)
Rear Type	II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Electrical

Batteries	1 (ROPS)
Battery CCA	800
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	55 (ROPS)
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Clearance (front axle)	24 inches (60 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	106 inches (269 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle)	22 inches (55 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	103 inches (261 cm)
Length	176 inches (447 cm)
Width	83 inches (210 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	106 inches (269 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	103 inches (261 cm)
Front tire	10.00-16
Rear tire	18.4-38
Weight	8684 to 10882 pounds
Ag front	10.00-16
Ag rear	18.4-38

8340 Serial Numbers

1992	BD02865
1993	BD35935
1994	BD65544
1995	BD98440
1996	021684B
1997	056830B
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location:	Data plate inside hood.

Nebraska Tractor Test 165

Description	Diesel 16-speed 4WDNovember 1992 - 1992, / PTO performance / Drawbar performance
Fuel use	6.7 gal/hour (25.4 l/hour) / 7.4 gal/hour (28.0 l/hour)
Max power	96.7 hp (72.1 kW)
Power at rated engine speed	110.3 hp (82.3 kW)

New Holland 8340 Height

Cab	110 inches (279 cm)
Exhaust	114 inches (289 cm)
Hood	70 inches (177 cm)

New Holland 8340 Weight

2WD Cab Shipping	9,824 lbs (4456 kg)
2WD ROPS Shipping	8,684 lbs (3939 kg)
4WD Cab Shipping	10,882 lbs (4936 kg)
4WD ROPS Shipping	9,742 lbs (4418 kg)

New Holland 8340 attachments

Description	front-end loader

Speeds

Description	With 16.9-38 rear tires. / With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD 1439

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Test Date: November, 1992

Location: Silsoe Research Institute, Wrest Park, Silsoe Bedford, England MK45 4HS

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

110.30 hp

0.42 lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	346 lb-ft (469 Nm)
Torque Rise	23.5%
Torque Rise @ 1600 RPM	12%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	110.30	82.30	2068	983

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
110.30	2068	6.65	0.42	16.58	N/A
97.40	2141	6.02	0.43	16.19	N/A
73.90	2164	4.83	0.46	15.30	N/A
50.10	2182	3.84	0.54	13.05	N/A
25.50	2203	2.87	0.79	8.88	N/A
0.00	2240	1.90	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
94.80	8,785	4.05	4.80	45	169	29.30	Maximum Power—6th (6L) Gear	2071	13.63	0.51
76.20	6,585	4.34	3.60	45	169	29.30	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—6th (6L) Gear	2194	12.89	0.54
51.70	4,375	4.43	2.50	45	169	29.30	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—6th (6L) Gear	2215	11.22	0.62
76.20	6,520	4.38	3.50	43	169	29.40	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7th (1H) Gear	2045	13.33	0.52
52.00	4,360	4.47	2.40	41	167	29.40	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7th (1H) Gear	2066	12.02	0.58

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
3rd (3L)	74.60	14,165	1.97	15.20	45	167	29.30	2179	11.22	0.62
4th (4L)	86.50	13,130	2.47	8.60	45	174	29.30	2069	12.54	0.56
5th (5L)	92.70	10,590	3.28	5.70	45	171	29.30	2074	13.40	0.52
6th (6L)	94.80	8,785	4.05	4.80	45	169	29.30	2071	13.63	0.51
7th (1H)	92.90	7,915	4.40	4.20	45	171	29.30	2072	13.46	0.52
8th (7L)	88.80	6,645	5.01	3.60	45	172	29.30	2071	12.89	0.54
9th (2H)	92.80	6,420	5.42	3.40	45	171	29.30	2070	13.40	0.52
10th (8L)	90.10	5,485	6.16	3.00	43	171	29.30	2074	13.05	0.54
11th (3H)	89.60	5,015	6.70	2.80	45	169	29.30	2077	12.93	0.54
12th (4H)	86.90	3,970	8.21	2.30	45	171	29.30	2075	12.54	0.56
13th (5H)	88.80	3,160	10.54	2.00	46	169	29.40	2065	12.79	0.55

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
96.70	9,035	4.01	6.30	43	171	29.70	Maximum Power—6th (6L) Gear	2075	13.96	0.50
77.80	6,790	4.30	4.70	45	172	29.80	75% of Pull at Maximum Power—6th (6L) Gear	2191	13.13	0.53
53.30	4,540	4.40	3.40	45	167	29.80	50% of Pull at Maximum Power—6th (6L) Gear	2212	11.69	0.60
78.00	6,810	4.30	4.70	45	167	29.80	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7th (1H) Gear	2026	13.78	0.51
53.40	4,540	4.41	3.40	45	166	29.80	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7th (1H) Gear	2049	12.33	0.57

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Crankshaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
4th (4L)	78.00	12,230	2.39	14.80	45	169	29.70	2145	11.42	0.61
5th (5L)	92.80	10,815	3.22	7.90	43	167	29.70	2075	13.35	0.52
6th (6L)	96.70	9,035	4.01	6.30	43	171	29.70	2075	13.96	0.50
7th (1H)	94.20	8,085	4.37	5.40	41	167	29.70	2073	13.55	0.52
8th (7L)	91.10	6,855	4.98	4.60	41	165	29.70	2075	13.13	0.53
9th (2H)	94.70	6,610	5.37	4.50	41	165	29.70	2068	13.68	0.51

Engine

Make	Ford New Holland Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical
Displacement	456 cu in (7480 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	16 forward (19.58 mph max)
Wheelbase	103.30 in (2623 mm)
Front Tread Width	58.6 (1489 mm) to 88.2 (2240 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	64.0 (1626 mm) to 90.0 (2286 mm) in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	5,328 kg

Consumables

Fuel	Fuel No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Gear Closest To 4 7 Mph 6th 6l Gear	76.00 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level 7th 1h Gear	78.00 dB(A)
Transport Speed No Load 16th 8h Gear	74.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Height of Drawbar

Static Weight

Rear	N/A lbs
Front	N/A lbs
Total	N/A lbs

New Holland 8340 Specs ( 1996-1997 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

8340 Serial Numbers

Nebraska Tractor Test 165

New Holland 8340 Height

New Holland 8340 Weight

New Holland 8340 attachments

Speeds

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Ballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks