Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs Case IH Farmall 40C

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 leads 7 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical and Case IH Farmall 40C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical	Case IH Farmall 40C
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.9 hp	32 hp
Weight (lb)	3,053 lb	▲ 3,803 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 1,540 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,596 lb	▲ 1,808 lb
Lift Height (in)	98 in	▲ 105 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 2,640 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	13.3 gpm	▲ 13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	▲ 14.8 mph

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Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalCase IH Farmall 40C

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.9 hp

32 hp

Weightlb

3,053 lb

▲3,803 lb

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲1,540 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,596 lb

▲1,808 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 Mechanical	Case IHFarmall 40C


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	114.7 in³	115.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	35.9 hp	32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Not Published	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	70 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, 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	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.6 gal	12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,596 lb	1,808 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	3-range hydrostatic (optional)
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	n/a (no clutch on hydrostatic)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Power steering
Brakes	Not Published	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe seat with armrests and an adjustable backrest
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 Width	66.5 in	66.4 in
Wheelbase	66.2 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.5 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	96.2 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	74.2 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	93.3 in
Overall Length	119.4 in	128.1 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,053 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	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; mid-mount frame for fast loader connect and disconnect (L350A)
Loader Model	L340A	L350A
Loader Lift Height	98 in	105 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	890 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	1,540 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin
Loader Breakout Force	1,900 lb	2,640 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year total)	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year, 72-month total)

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

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Case IH Farmall 40C?: 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 Mechanical or the Case IH Farmall 40C?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 35.9 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40C.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Case IH Farmall 40C?: The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,053 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Case IH Farmall 40C?: The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on loader lift at 1,540 lb lb, compared to 890 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the Case IH Farmall 40C?: The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,808 lb lb, compared to 1,596 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical	Case IH Farmall 40C
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.9 hp	32 hp
Weight (lb)	3,053 lb	▲ 3,803 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 1,540 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,596 lb	▲ 1,808 lb
Lift Height (in)	98 in	▲ 105 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 2,640 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	13.3 gpm	▲ 13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	▲ 14.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalCase IH Farmall 40C

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.9 hp

32 hp

Weightlb

3,053 lb

▲3,803 lb

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲1,540 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,596 lb

▲1,808 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 Mechanical	Case IHFarmall 40C


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	114.7 in³	115.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	35.9 hp	32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Not Published	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	70 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, 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	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.6 gal	12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,596 lb	1,808 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	3-range hydrostatic (optional)
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	n/a (no clutch on hydrostatic)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Power steering
Brakes	Not Published	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Deluxe seat with armrests and an adjustable backrest
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 Width	66.5 in	66.4 in
Wheelbase	66.2 in	66 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.5 ft	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	96.2 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	74.2 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	93.3 in
Overall Length	119.4 in	128.1 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,053 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	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; mid-mount frame for fast loader connect and disconnect (L350A)
Loader Model	L340A	L350A
Loader Lift Height	98 in	105 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	890 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	1,540 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin
Loader Breakout Force	1,900 lb	2,640 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year total)	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year, 72-month total)

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

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

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 Mechanical or the Case IH Farmall 40C?

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 35.9 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40C.

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

The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,053 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

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

The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on loader lift at 1,540 lb lb, compared to 890 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

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

The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,808 lb lb, compared to 1,596 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs Case IH Farmall 40C

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