Case IH Farmall 35A vs Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical

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

Across 9 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 2 categories to the Case IH Farmall 35A, 2 to the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical, 5 tied. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 35A and Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 35A	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical
Engine HP (hp)	35 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	28 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	3,067 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	1,250 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	98.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	1,913 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	12.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.8 mph	14.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 35ACase IH Farmall 40A Mechanical

Engine HPhp

35 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

28 hp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

▲3,067 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,250 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	Case IHFarmall 35A	Case IHFarmall 40A Mechanical


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T5	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	35 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	28 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	High pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	4.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed) (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	12.4 gpm (8.2 + 4.2, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)
No. of Speeds	infinite, 3 ranges	12 forward, 12 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	14.2 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.96 mph	13.63 mph
Clutch	Dry clutch	Dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Wet disc, mechanical actuation
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	145.2 in
Overall Width	66.4 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	67.3 in	67.2 in
Ground Clearance	10.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	123 in
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	87.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	68.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	3,067 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	7x14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	L340A
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	98.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	1,250 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	1913 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection

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Case IH Farmall 35A vs Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 35 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 35A.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 28 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 35A.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,067 lb lb for weight.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,250 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 35A	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical
Engine HP (hp)	35 hp	▲ 40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	28 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	3,067 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	1,250 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	98.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	1,913 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	12.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.8 mph	14.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 35ACase IH Farmall 40A Mechanical

Engine HPhp

35 hp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

28 hp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

▲3,067 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,250 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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	Case IHFarmall 35A	Case IHFarmall 40A Mechanical


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T5	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	35 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	28 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	High pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	4.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed) (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	12.4 gpm (8.2 + 4.2, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)
No. of Speeds	infinite, 3 ranges	12 forward, 12 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	14.2 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.96 mph	13.63 mph
Clutch	Dry clutch	Dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Wet disc, mechanical actuation
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	145.2 in
Overall Width	66.4 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	67.3 in	67.2 in
Ground Clearance	10.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	123 in
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	87.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	68.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	3,067 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)	R1 agricultural, R3 turf, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	7x14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	L340A
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	98.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	1,250 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	1913 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection

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Case IH Farmall 35A vs Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on engine hp at 40 hp hp, compared to 35 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 35A.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 28 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 35A.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,067 lb lb for weight.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,250 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 35A or the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Case IH Farmall 35A vs Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical

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