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 Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads 5 categories to 3 (1 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)	▲ 35.9 hp	34 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,053 lb	2,881 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 2,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,596 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98 in	94 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 3,579 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	12.3 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

▲35.9 hp

34 hp

Weightlb

▲3,053 lb

2,881 lb

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲2,153 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,596 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	Not Published	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, turbocharged (TC), CRDI
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	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	CRDI (Delphi common rail direct injection)
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump, engine driven
Implement Flow	8.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	12.3 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	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	1 or 2 pairs (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.6 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	1.7 gal

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent (wet disc clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (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	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)	Not Published	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	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)	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	66.5 in	54 in
Wheelbase	66.2 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.5 ft	10.79 ft (left); 11.02 ft (right)
Height to Top of ROPS	96.2 in	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	74.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	119.4 in	121 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,053 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	Ag, industrial or turf tires at no additional 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	27x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	LL3302
Loader Lift Height	98 in	LL3302: 94 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	890 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	LL3302: 2,153 lb (at pivot pin, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	1,900 lb	LL3302: 3,579 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year total)	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?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 35.9 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT240E.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor MT240E?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on weight at 3,053 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 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 MT240E?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,596 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the 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)	▲ 35.9 hp	34 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,053 lb	2,881 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 2,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 1,596 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98 in	94 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 3,579 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	12.3 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

▲35.9 hp

34 hp

Weightlb

▲3,053 lb

2,881 lb

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲2,153 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲1,596 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	Not Published	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, diesel, turbocharged (TC), CRDI
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	34 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	CRDI (Delphi common rail direct injection)
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump, engine driven
Implement Flow	8.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	12.3 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	12.3 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	None
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	1 or 2 pairs (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.6 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	1.9 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	1.7 gal

PTO Type	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent (wet disc clutch)
PTO Rear	540 rpm	Standard (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	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)	Not Published	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	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)	Front wheel mechanical assist (4WD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	66.5 in	54 in
Wheelbase	66.2 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.5 ft	10.79 ft (left); 11.02 ft (right)
Height to Top of ROPS	96.2 in	88 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	74.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length	119.4 in	121 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,053 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	Ag, industrial or turf tires at no additional 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	27x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	43x16.00-20	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Not Published
Loader Model	L340A	LL3302
Loader Lift Height	98 in	LL3302: 94 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	890 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	LL3302: 2,153 lb (at pivot pin, full height)
Loader Breakout Force	1,900 lb	LL3302: 3,579 lb (at pivot pin)

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

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 35.9 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the LS Tractor MT240E.

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

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on weight at 3,053 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 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 MT240E?

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 1,596 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT240E.

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