Case IH Farmall 40A vs Case IH Farmall 40C Gear

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, the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads 5 categories to 2 (2 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A and Case IH Farmall 40C Gear.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A	Case IH Farmall 40C Gear
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 3,803 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,000 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	▲ 105 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 2,640 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.8 mph	14.2 mph

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Case IH Farmall 40ACase IH Farmall 40C Gear

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

32 hp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

▲3,803 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,000 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 40A	Case IHFarmall 40C Gear


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Not Published
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
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)	Not Published
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	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Optional, 2000 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)	12 x 12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
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	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe cloth seat with adjustable suspension
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	128.1 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	66.4 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	3,803 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; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L350A)
Loader Model	L340A	L350A
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	105 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	2,000 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	2,640 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain

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Case IH Farmall 40A vs Case IH Farmall 40C Gear: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40A.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,000 lb lb, compared to 1,250 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?: 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 40A	Case IH Farmall 40C Gear
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	▲ 34 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 3,803 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,000 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	▲ 105 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 2,640 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 14.8 mph	14.2 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40ACase IH Farmall 40C Gear

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

32 hp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

▲3,803 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,000 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 40A	Case IHFarmall 40C Gear


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Not Published
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A

Pump Type	Gear	Not Published
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)	Not Published
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	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Optional, 2000 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)	12 x 12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
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	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe cloth seat with adjustable suspension
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	128.1 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	66.4 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	3,803 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; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L350A)
Loader Model	L340A	L350A
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	105 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	2,000 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	2,640 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain

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Case IH Farmall 40A vs Case IH Farmall 40C Gear: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 40C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 40C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,000 lb lb, compared to 1,250 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

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

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

Case IH Farmall 40A vs Case IH Farmall 40C Gear

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