Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs LS Tractor MT340HC

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

Across 6 measurable specs, the LS Tractor MT340HC leads 4 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical and LS Tractor MT340HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical	LS Tractor MT340HC
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.9 hp	32 hp
Weight (lb)	3,053 lb	▲ 3,661 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 2,185 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,596 lb	▲ 1,808 lb
Lift Height (in)	98 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	13.3 gpm	▲ 13.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalLS Tractor MT340HC

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.9 hp

32 hp

Weightlb

3,053 lb

▲3,661 lb

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲2,185 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	LS TractorMT340HC


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Vertical, water-cooled, 4 cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	114.7 in³	114.7 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	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	CRDI
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump, engine drive
Implement Flow	8.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	13.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	13.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
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
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,596 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position & Draft

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	Hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	3 ranges (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Brakes	Not Published	Wet, Multi-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 Width	66.5 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	66.2 in	69 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 Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	74.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	86.6 in
Overall Length	119.4 in	128.3 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,053 lb	3,661 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	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LL3116
Loader Model	L340A	Not Published
Loader Lift Height	98 in	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	890 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	LL3116: 2,185 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1,900 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year total)	6-year limited powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs LS Tractor MT340HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT340HC?: 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 LS Tractor MT340HC?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 35.9 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT340HC.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT340HC?: The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on weight at 3,661 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 LS Tractor MT340HC?: The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on loader lift at 2,185 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 LS Tractor MT340HC?: The LS Tractor MT340HC 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	LS Tractor MT340HC
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.9 hp	32 hp
Weight (lb)	3,053 lb	▲ 3,661 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 2,185 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,596 lb	▲ 1,808 lb
Lift Height (in)	98 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	13.3 gpm	▲ 13.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalLS Tractor MT340HC

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.9 hp

32 hp

Weightlb

3,053 lb

▲3,661 lb

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲2,185 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	LS TractorMT340HC


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Vertical, water-cooled, 4 cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	114.7 in³	114.7 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	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	CRDI
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump, engine drive
Implement Flow	8.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	13.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	13.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	Not Published
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
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,596 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position & Draft

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	Hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	3 ranges (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Brakes	Not Published	Wet, Multi-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 Width	66.5 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	66.2 in	69 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 Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	74.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	86.6 in
Overall Length	119.4 in	128.3 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,053 lb	3,661 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	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	LL3116
Loader Model	L340A	Not Published
Loader Lift Height	98 in	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	890 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	LL3116: 2,185 lb
Loader Breakout Force	1,900 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year total)	6-year limited powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs LS Tractor MT340HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT340HC?

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 LS Tractor MT340HC?

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 35.9 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT340HC.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT340HC?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on weight at 3,661 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 LS Tractor MT340HC?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on loader lift at 2,185 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 LS Tractor MT340HC?

The LS Tractor MT340HC 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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