Case IH Farmall 40A vs Case IH Farmall 45C Gear

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Across 9 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A and Case IH Farmall 45C Gear.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A	Case IH Farmall 45C Gear
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	▲ 38.2 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	▲ 16.9 mph

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Case IH Farmall 40ACase IH Farmall 45C Gear

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

32 hp

▲38.2 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

▲3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,469 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 45C Gear


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	L3C19-T
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	45 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	38.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Liquid-cooled
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	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	10.5 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	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	infinite, 3 ranges	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	16.9 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	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	128.1 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	3,770 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	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L340A	L360A
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	3,114 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 45C Gear: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on engine hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40A.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on pto hp at 38.2 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 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on weight at 3,770 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 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,500 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 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A	Case IH Farmall 45C Gear
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	▲ 38.2 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	98.4 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	▲ 16.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40ACase IH Farmall 45C Gear

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

32 hp

▲38.2 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

▲3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,469 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 45C Gear


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	L3C19-T
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	45 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	38.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Liquid-cooled
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	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	10.5 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	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	infinite, 3 ranges	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	16.9 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	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	128.1 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	3,770 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	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L340A	L360A
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	3,114 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 45C Gear: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on engine hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on pto hp at 38.2 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 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on weight at 3,770 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 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,500 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 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

Case IH Farmall 40A vs Case IH Farmall 45C Gear

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