Case IH Farmall 40A vs LS Tractor XR4140

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 LS Tractor XR4140 leads 6 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A and LS Tractor XR4140.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A	LS Tractor XR4140
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	▲ 34.4 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 4,210 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,713 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98.4 in	96.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 3,802 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	12.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	▲ 16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40ALS Tractor XR4140

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

32 hp

▲34.4 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

3,770 lb

▲4,210 lb

Roll-barCabin

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,713 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	LS TractorXR4140


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	4-stroke, vertical, water cooling, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	34.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	Delphi CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection)
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump type, engine drive
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	4.1 gpm (mechanical); 5.5 gpm (HST)
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed) (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
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	10.6 gal (roll-bar); 12.4 gal (cabin)
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	2.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	2.1 gal

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent PTO with wet disk clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 (standard); 540 / 750 / 1,000 (optional 3-speed)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Yes, 2000 rpm mid-PTO
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
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)	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	Synchro-shuttle (mechanical)
No. of Speeds	infinite, 3 ranges	F16 x R16 (F32 x R16 with creeper, optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.96 mph	15.3 mph
Clutch	Dry clutch	Dry single clutch (mechanical only)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical pedal type differential lock

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

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	133 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	62.5 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	9.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	93 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	92 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	Roll-bar: 3,770 lb; Cabin: 4,210 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)	Ag 9.5-16 / 13.6-24; Turf 28x8.5-15 / 41x14-20; Industrial 12-16.5 / 17.5L-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	9.5-16 (6PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	13.6-24 (8PR)
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	28x8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	LL4104
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	LL4104: 96.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	LL4104: 2,713 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	LL4104: 3,802 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	6-year / 1,500-hour limited powertrain warranty; 2-year / 750-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40A vs LS Tractor XR4140: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the LS Tractor XR4140?: 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 LS Tractor XR4140?: The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on pto hp at 34.4 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40A.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the LS Tractor XR4140?: The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on weight at 4,210 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 LS Tractor XR4140?: The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on loader lift at 2,713 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 LS Tractor XR4140?: The LS Tractor XR4140 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	LS Tractor XR4140
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	▲ 34.4 hp
Weight (lb)	3,067 lb	▲ 4,210 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,713 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98.4 in	96.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 3,802 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	12.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	▲ 16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40ALS Tractor XR4140

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

32 hp

▲34.4 hp

Weightlb

3,067 lb

3,770 lb

▲4,210 lb

Roll-barCabin

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,713 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	LS TractorXR4140


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	4-stroke, vertical, water cooling, CRDI
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	34.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	Delphi CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection)
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump type, engine drive
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	4.1 gpm (mechanical); 5.5 gpm (HST)
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed) (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
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	10.6 gal (roll-bar); 12.4 gal (cabin)
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	2.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	2.1 gal

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent PTO with wet disk clutch
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 (standard); 540 / 750 / 1,000 (optional 3-speed)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Yes, 2000 rpm mid-PTO
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
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)	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	Synchro-shuttle (mechanical)
No. of Speeds	infinite, 3 ranges	F16 x R16 (F32 x R16 with creeper, optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	14.96 mph	15.3 mph
Clutch	Dry clutch	Dry single clutch (mechanical only)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical pedal type differential lock

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

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	133 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	62.5 in
Wheelbase	67.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	9.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	93 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	92 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	Roll-bar: 3,770 lb; Cabin: 4,210 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)	Ag 9.5-16 / 13.6-24; Turf 28x8.5-15 / 41x14-20; Industrial 12-16.5 / 17.5L-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	9.5-16 (6PR)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	13.6-24 (8PR)
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	28x8.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	LL4104
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	LL4104: 96.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	LL4104: 2,713 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	LL4104: 3,802 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year extended warranty: 2 years bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years of powertrain protection	6-year / 1,500-hour limited powertrain warranty; 2-year / 750-hour bumper-to-bumper warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40A vs LS Tractor XR4140: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the LS Tractor XR4140?

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 LS Tractor XR4140?

The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on pto hp at 34.4 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40A.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A or the LS Tractor XR4140?

The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on weight at 4,210 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 LS Tractor XR4140?

The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on loader lift at 2,713 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 LS Tractor XR4140?

The LS Tractor XR4140 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 LS Tractor XR4140

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