Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 40A leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 40A leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 31.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2040.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on loader lift at 1,389 lb lb, compared to 890 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2040 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?

The Bobcat CT2040 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,631 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Bobcat CT2040 vs Case IH Farmall Compact 40A

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT2040 leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2040 and Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2040	Case IH Farmall Compact 40A
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	31.9 hp	▲ 34 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,389 lb	890 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,631 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 99.6 in	98 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,285 lbf	1,900 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 11.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.4 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2040Case IH Farmall Compact 40A

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

31.9 hp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲1,389 lb

890 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,631 lb

1,433 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	BobcatCT2040	Case IHFarmall Compact 40A


PTO Power	31.9 hp	34 hp
Alternator	alternator	Not Published
Air Cleaner	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly states an air cleaner type for the CT2040	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Displacement	111.4 in³	115.9 in³
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	Not Published
Cooling System Type	liquid-cooling	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	39.6 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Stage V	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	2 years bumper-to-bumper + 4 years powertrain (6 years total)

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	11.7 gpm 44.3 lpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.4 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Optional	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.4 gpm	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1/2	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Live	Independent 540-rpm rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)
Lift Control Type	Hydraulic Position Control System	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	1631 lb.	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 1988 rpm	Optional mid-mount PTO; 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	1,433 lb @ 24 in behind ball ends

R3 Turf - Rear	41 x 14-20/4	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28 x 8.5-15/6	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Front AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 7-16 (28 x 8.5-15/6, 27X8.5-15) \| Rear AG. (TURF, INDUSTRIAL) 11.2-24 (41 x 14-20/4, 15-19.5)	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	27X8.5-15	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2-24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9.0 gal.	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Model	FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	99.6 in.	Up to 98 in
Loader Breakout Force	3285 lb.	Up to 1,900 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Standard Quick Attach Mounting System	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lb.	Up to 890 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	9-speed	12F/12R (mechanical); infinite ground speeds (HST)
Transmission Type	3-Range HST	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (standard); 3-range hydrostatic (HST) (optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.4 mph (23.1 km/hr.)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	12.9 mph (20.8 km/hr.)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Not Published

Brakes	Wet Multi-disc	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Std	Not Published

Wheelbase	65.7 in.	Not Published
Overall Width	63.4 in.	Not Published
Ground Clearance	11.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	91.5 in.	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	NOT FOUND	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	96.5 in.	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	120.9 in.	Not Published

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