Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs LS Tractor MT240E

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 MT240E leads 4 categories to 2 (3 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical and LS Tractor MT240E.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical	LS Tractor MT240E
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34 hp	34 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,067 lb	2,881 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98.4 in	94 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 3,579 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.4 gpm	▲ 13.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	▲ 14.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalLS Tractor MT240E

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

▲3,067 lb

2,881 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,153 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 Mechanical	LS TractorMT240E


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	L3C19-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, 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	34 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	CRDI (Delphi common rail direct injection)
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump, engine driven
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.4 gpm (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	13.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	13.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center system, position control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1 or 2 pairs (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	1.7 gal

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent (wet disc clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
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)	Position control

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	Synchro Shuttle
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	F12 x R12
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.63 mph	13.63 mph
Clutch	Dry clutch	Dry single clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical pedal type

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	121 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	54 in (R1); 66 in (R4)
Wheelbase	67.2 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	10.79 ft (left); 11.02 ft (right)
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	2,881 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, R4 industrial or R3 turf at no extra cost
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	LL3302
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	LL3302: 94 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	LL3302: 2,153 lb (at pivot pin, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	LL3302: 3,579 lb (at pivot pin)

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

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Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs LS Tractor MT240E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT240E?: 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 MT240E?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT240E?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on weight at 3,067 lb lb, compared to 2,881 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT240E.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT240E?: The LS Tractor MT240E leads on loader lift at 2,153 lb lb, compared to 1,250 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 MT240E?: 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 Mechanical	LS Tractor MT240E
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34 hp	34 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,067 lb	2,881 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,250 lb	▲ 2,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98.4 in	94 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,913 lbf	▲ 3,579 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.4 gpm	▲ 13.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	▲ 14.3 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalLS Tractor MT240E

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

Weightlb

▲3,067 lb

2,881 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,250 lb

▲2,153 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 Mechanical	LS TractorMT240E


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	L3C19-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, naturally aspirated, 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	34 hp	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	High pressure common rail	CRDI (Delphi common rail direct injection)
Alternator	70 A, 12 V	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Gear	Gear pump, engine driven
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	4.2 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	12.4 gpm (8.2 + 4.2, computed)	13.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	13.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center system, position control
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	0	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	1	1 or 2 pairs (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	7.4 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	7.5 qt	1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	5.8 qt	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	8.5 gal	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	6.9 qt	1.7 gal

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent (wet disc clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (540 rpm)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2,000 rpm	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
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)	Position control

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	Synchro Shuttle
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	F12 x R12
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	13.63 mph	13.63 mph
Clutch	Dry clutch	Dry single clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical pedal type

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc, mechanical actuation	Wet, multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	145.2 in	121 in
Overall Width	66.5 in	54 in (R1); 66 in (R4)
Wheelbase	67.2 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	123 in	10.79 ft (left); 11.02 ft (right)
Height to Top of ROPS	87.6 in	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	68.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,067 lb	2,881 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, R4 industrial or R3 turf at no extra cost
R1 Agricultural - Front	7x14	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	11.2x24	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	25x8.50-14	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	LL3302
Loader Lift Height	98.4 in	LL3302: 94 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,250 lb	LL3302: 2,153 lb (at pivot pin, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	1913 lb	LL3302: 3,579 lb (at pivot pin)

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

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Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs LS Tractor MT240E: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT240E?

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 MT240E?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 34 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT240E?

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on weight at 3,067 lb lb, compared to 2,881 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT240E.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT240E?

The LS Tractor MT240E leads on loader lift at 2,153 lb lb, compared to 1,250 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 MT240E?

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

Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs LS Tractor MT240E

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