ford 8340

1992 - 1995

PowerStar 40 Series

Row-Crop tractor

PowerStar 40 Series

Row-Crop tractor

12-speed synchronized

16-speed four-speed power shift

Transmission

SynchroShift

Type

synchronized

Gears

12 forward and reverse

Clutch

dry disc

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (L/M/H) with right-hand shuttle lever. Gear shifts are synchronized. Shifts between medium and high ranges are synchronized, but the tractor should be stopped to shift to or from low range. Sychronized shuttle shifting. The 12-speed SynchroShift was standard on the 8340 SL.

With 16.9-38 rear tires.

Transmission

ElectroShift/Pulse Command

Type

four-speed power shift

Gears

16 forward and reverse

Clutch

wet disc

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) and right-hand shuttle. Clutch must be used to shift range or move between the lower (1-4) and higher (5-8) gear ratio groups. Push-button power shifting between the four gears in a ratio group. Push-button de-clutching on the shuttle lever allow shifting without the foot clutch. The 16 power shift was standard on the 8340 SLE.

With 16.9-38 rear tires.