The Massey Ferguson 340 tractor hydraulic oil capacity was not listed in the scraped specs, but hydraulic pump flow is 9.2 gpm (aux pump) | 34.8 lpm, and hydraulic type is open center.
Massey Ferguson 340 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 9.2 gpm (aux pump) | 34.8 lpm |
| Total hydraulic flow | 13.7 gpm | 51.9 lpm |
Massey Ferguson 340 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | II/I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift at ends | 4729 lbs * Capacity with links horizontal 2145 kg |
Massey Ferguson 340 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Total flow vs pump flow | 148.9% of listed pump flow |
|---|---|
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 514 lb per gpm |
Massey Ferguson 340 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Pump flow comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility and row-crop tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Massey Ferguson 340 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | Power steering |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulic drum brakes |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic Optional |
Massey Ferguson 340 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Why is the Massey Ferguson 340 hydraulic oil capacity not shown here?
The scraped specs do not list a hydraulic oil capacity for the Massey Ferguson 340, but pump flow is 9.2 gpm (aux pump) | 34.8 lpm, system type is open center, and lift is listed as 4729 lbs * Capacity with links horizontal 2145 kg. For oil fill amount, use the manual or fill/check procedure, not pump flow or pressure.
Will the Massey Ferguson 340 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 9.2 gpm (aux pump) | 34.8 lpm pump flow, below the 14 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.
What matters most for loader speed on the Massey Ferguson 340?
On the Massey Ferguson 340, 9.2 gpm (aux pump) | 34.8 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement and 4,729 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Massey Ferguson 340?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 9.2 gpm flow, 4,729 lb listed lift, and II/I hitch. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders and best kept realistic on heavy rear implements, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Massey Ferguson 340 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 4729 lbs * Capacity with links horizontal 2145 kg, below the 7,000 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Will the Massey Ferguson 340 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 9.2 gpm flow. Heat risk still depends on load, duty cycle, oil level, cooler condition and implement demand.
What do the Massey Ferguson 340 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II/I and listed lift is 4729 lbs * Capacity with links horizontal 2145 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
What hydraulic system does the Massey Ferguson 340 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as open center with 9.2 gpm (aux pump) | 34.8 lpm pump flow. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
What should you check before servicing the Massey Ferguson 340 hydraulics?
For service planning, the system is listed as open center and flow is listed at 9.2 gpm. Use the dipstick or sight glass and the operator manual as the final source before servicing.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official masseyferguson.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
