Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 40C leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 40C leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 33 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 40C leads on loader lift at 1,540 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.

Bobcat CT2540 vs Case IH Farmall Compact 40C

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

Across 5 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40C leads 4 categories to 1. Machine pages: Bobcat CT2540 and Case IH Farmall Compact 40C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT2540	Case IH Farmall Compact 40C
Engine HP (hp)	39.6 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	33 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,585 lb	—
Loader Lift (lb)	1,389 lb	▲ 1,540 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,631 lb	—
Lift Height (in)	100 in	▲ 105 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 2,838 lbf	2,640 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	11.3 gpm	—
Travel Speed (mph)	15.8 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT2540Case IH Farmall Compact 40C

Engine HPhp

39.6 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

33 hp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

3,585 lb

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Loader Liftlb

1,389 lb

▲1,540 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,631 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT2540	Case IHFarmall Compact 40C


PTO Power	33 hp	34 hp
Alternator	75 A, 12 V	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry type, replaceable	Not Published
Engine Type	3 cylinder, water cooled, 4 cycle, Vertical In-Line Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Diesel, naturally aspirated
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection (CRDI)	Not Published
Displacement	109.8 in³	Not Published
Engine Model	Daedong 0.5 gal 3-cyl diesel	—
No. of Cylinders	3	Not Published
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Water cooled	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	3585 lbs	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	3,642 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months of coverage from defects in material and workmanship or 1,500 hours of usage (whichever occurs first)	Not Published

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
Steering Flow	4.5 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	6.9 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	11.3 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open Center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a separate 'Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow' figure for the CT2540. Sources only report total Implement Pump Flow of 11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm).	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	11.7 gpm (44.5 Lpm)	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	NOT FOUND — no source reviewed explicitly lists a count of optional remote valves for the CT2540. The spec sheet at tractorgearbox.com lists 'Number of Standard Remote Valves: 1/2' only.	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Std. (4 port)	Not Published

PTO Rear	540/540E RPM	Not Published
PTO Type	Independent	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,270.7 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	2000.0 RPM	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,631 lb	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.0-20 R3	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	27x8.5-15 R3	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	15-19.5 R4	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.5-14 R4	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.4-24 R1	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	7-16 R1	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	NOT FOUND — field label present in source but numeric value is truncated/missing in all retrieved results	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	6.4 qts	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	9 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	NOT FOUND — no explicit value located in any source	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	NOT FOUND — no explicit fill capacity value located in any source	Not Published

Loader Model	Bobcat FL8	—
Loader Lift Height	100 in	105 in
Loader Breakout Force	2838 lbs	2,640 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	NOT FOUND — no CT2540-specific quick attach system name/model explicitly stated in any source reviewed	L350A
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1389 lbs	1,540 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	3 range	Not Published
Transmission Type	HST, 3 range	12x12 Mechanical Shuttle or 3-range Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	15.8 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	10.9 mph	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear Std.	Not Published

Brakes	Wet disc type	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	MFD
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Textile Suspension Seat, w/retractable seat belt	Not Published

Wheelbase	92.6 in	Not Published
Overall Width	56.0 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	13 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	NOT FOUND	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	91.7 in	Not Published
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	137.3 in	Not Published

Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	None tagged yet

Bobcat CT2540 vs Case IH Farmall Compact 40C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 40C leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 39.6 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 40C leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 33 hp hp for the Bobcat CT2540.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT2540 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 40C leads on loader lift at 1,540 lb lb, compared to 1,389 lb lb for the Bobcat CT2540.