 Farmall 340 with dual front wheels and gasoline engine, 1958 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1958 |
| Model discontinued | 1963 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | 7,211 |
| Preceded by | New model |
| Superseded by | Farmall 504 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | International |
| Engine model | C-135 |
| Fuel type | gasoline |
| Power hp | 35 belt, 32 drawbar |
| Governed rpm | 2000 |
| Displacement cu in /(litre) | 135 ci |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Bore in (mm) | 3.25" |
| Stroke in (mm) | 4.0625" |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | 5-speed sliding gear plus 2-speed planetary |
| Gearbox make | International |
| Forward | 10 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Drive | 2-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | 2-point "Fast Hitch" |
| Tyre Sizes (std/options) | |
| Front | 5.00-15 4-ply |
| Rear | 12.4-36 4-ply |
| Tractor Dimensions | |
| Length (inches/metres) | 120" |
| Width (inches/meters) | 64" |
| Height (inches/meters) | 63" |
| Weight (nominal) lb/kg | 3600 lb |
| Turning circle (nominal) inches/meters | 14 ft |
| Wheelbase | 80" |
| Other info | |
| Factories | USA |
| Plow rating | 3 |
| Nebraska Tests No. | 665 |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | $3600 (1962) |
The Farmall 340 was a row-crop tractor built by International Harvester from 1958 to 1963 in the USA.
Model history[]
- Main article: International Harvester
The Farmall 340 was a new row-crop model, similar to the Farmall 240 but heavier and with the larger 135 ci 4-cylinder engine from the International 330. The 340 came with a 2 or 3-point Fast-Hitch with traction control and Tel-A-Depth depth control and a fully enclosed Hydra-Touch hydraulic system. International made available a diesel version of the Farmall 340 for the first time in 1960. The engine was a new 166 ci 4-cylinder with the same bore as the D282 6-cylinder used in larger tractors.
Tractor Comparison, gasoline version[]
When the Farmall 340 came to market in mid-1958 it was fairly closely matched in power with the Allis-Chalmers D14, Case 311B, Ford 701-series, Minneapolis-Moline 335 Universal, and Oliver Super 66. The nearest competitor from John Deere was the smaller and less-powerful 2-cylinder 430T. In 1959 the Oliver 660, which replaced the Super 66, moved ahead of the Farmall 340 in power, at a lower price. The 4-cylinder John Deere 1010RC, introduced in 1960, matched the Farmall in power at a lower price. The Allis-Chalmers D15 and Case 541, introduced at the same time, offered more power than the Farmall for a lower price.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Displace. | Speeds | Weight (lb) | Price-$ (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmall 340 | 35 | 135 | 5-10 | 3600 | 3600 (1962) |
| Allis-Chalmers D14 | 34 | 149 | 8 | 3623 | 2875 (1957) |
| Allis-Chalmers D15 | 40 | 149 | 8 | 3985 | 3315 (1962) |
| Case 311B | 32 | 148 | 4-12 | 3274 | 2546 (1958) |
| Case 441 | 33 | 148 | 4-12 | 3530 | 2940 (1962) |
| Case 541 | 40 | 159 | 4-12 | 3455 | 3495 (1962) |
| Ford 701-Series | 35 | 134 | 4-2 | 3175 | 2670 (1962) |
| Ford 2000-Series | 33 | 134 | 4-2 | 3026 | |
| John Deere 430T | 29 | 113 | 4-5 | 3210 | 2560 (1960) |
| John Deere 1010 RC | 36 | 115 | 5 | 3615 | 3360 (1965) |
| Minneapolis-Moline 335 Universal | 33 | 165 | 5-10 | 3481 | 2500 (1958) |
| Oliver Super 66 | 35 | 144 | 6 | 2945 | 2720 (1958) |
| Oliver 660 | 40 | 155 | 6 | 3362 | 3000 (1962) |
Note: Some specifications and prices for comparison tables from [1] and [2]
Tractor Comparison, diesel version[]
The diesel-powered Farmall 340 roughly equaled the Allis-Chalmers D15, Case 531, and Oliver 660. The Ford 901-series and Minneapolis-Moline 4-Star and Jet Star were more powerful. John Deere bracketed the Farmall. Its 1010RC was lightly lighter and less powerful than the Farmall, with a smaller engine. The 2010RC was heavier and more powerful, although it still cost less in 1962. In mid-1962 International Harvester replaced the Farmall 340 with the more powerful Farmall 504.
| Make & model | Pto hp | Displace. | Speeds | Weight (lb) | Price-$ (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmall 340 | 39 | 166 | 5-10 | 4060 | 4300 (1962) |
| Allis-Chalmers D15 | 37 | 174 | 8 | 4220 | 3950 (1960) |
| Case 531 | 41 | 188 | 4-12 | 3600 | 3975 (1962) |
| Ford 901-Series | 45 | 172 | 5 | 3450 | |
| John Deere 1010 RC | 36 | 145 | 5 | 3700 | 2880 (1962) |
| John Deere 2010 RC | 47 | 165 | 8 | 4600 | 3950 (1962) |
| Minneapolis-Moline 4-Star | 44 | 206 | 10 | 4000 | 3935 (1962) |
| Minneapolis-Moline Jet Star | 45 | 206 | 10 | 4600 | 4000 (1962) |
| Oliver 660 | 41 | 155 | 6 | 3378 | 3420 (1962) |
Timeline[]
- 1958 - Farmall 340 introduced with gasoline engine
- 1960 - Diesel version added
- 1961 - Farmall 504 introduced to eventually replaced Farmall 340
- 1963 - Farmall 340 discontinued
Factory locations[]
Specification[]
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- C-135 4-cylinder gasoline engine
- 5-speed transmission
- Dual front wheels
- Lights
- 2 or 3-point "Fast Hitch" with "Traction Control" and "Tel-A-Depth"
- Standard tires
- Front: 5.00-15 4-ply
- Rear: 11.2-36 4-ply; 12.4-36 (1960)
Options[]
- Distillate engine
- LPG engine
- D-166 4-cylinder diesel engine
- Torque Amplifier 2-speed planetary gearbox
- Single front wheel
- Adjustable front axle
- Power adjusted rear wheels
- Independent pto
- "Hydra-Touch" hydraulic valves
- Optional tires
- Front: 6.00-12, 6.50-16, and 7.50-10 single, 4.00-15 dual front wheels, 4.00-19 and 6.00-16 adjustable axle
- Rear: 12.4-36, 13.9-36; 12.4-38, 13.6-38 (1960)
Serial numbers version)[]
| Year | Serial no. run start[3] |
Serial no. run End |
Number Built | Notes |
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| 1958 | 501 | 2722 | 2222 | Production calculated from serial no. range |
| 1959 | 2723 | 5410 | 2688 | |
| 1960 | 5411 | 6641 | 1231 | |
| 1961 | 6642 | 7625 | 984 | |
| 1962 | 7626 | 7698 | 73 | |
| 1963 | 7699 | 7711[3] | 13 | Last built |
| Total built | 7211 | |||
Preservation[]
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| Make + Model No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. | Build-Date | Engine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info |
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| Farmall 340 | - | SN.546 | 1958 | C-135 | Len Sameiro | 
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See also[]
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- List of International Harvester vehicles
- International Harvester
- Case IH
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- International 340
- International 330
- Farmall 240
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