Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical 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 5 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical and LS Tractor XR4140.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical	LS Tractor XR4140
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.9 hp	34.4 hp
Weight (lb)	3,053 lb	▲ 4,210 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 2,713 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,596 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98 in	96.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 3,802 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	12.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	▲ 16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalLS Tractor XR4140

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.9 hp

34.4 hp

Weightlb

3,053 lb

3,770 lb

▲4,210 lb

Roll-barCabin

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲2,713 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,596 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 Mechanical	LS TractorXR4140


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	4-stroke, vertical, water cooling, 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	34.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Delphi CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection)
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump type, engine drive
Implement Flow	8.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.1 gpm (mechanical); 5.5 gpm (HST)
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	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 pairs
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.6 gal	10.6 gal (roll-bar); 12.4 gal (cabin)
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	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	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,596 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	Synchro-shuttle (mechanical)
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	F16 x R16 (F32 x R16 with creeper, optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	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	Not Published	Hydrostatic
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	62.5 in
Wheelbase	66.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.5 ft	9.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	96.2 in	93 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	74.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	88.1 in
Overall Length	119.4 in	133 in (bumper to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,053 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	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 in	LL4104: 96.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	890 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	LL4104: 2,713 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,900 lb	LL4104: 3,802 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year total)	General: 2 years or 750 hours (whichever occurs first). Extended powertrain: 6 years or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first), for tractors retailed after January 1, 2017

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

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical 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 Mechanical or the LS Tractor XR4140?: The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 35.9 hp hp, compared to 34.4 hp hp for the LS Tractor XR4140.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical or the LS Tractor XR4140?: The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on weight at 4,210 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 XR4140?: The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on loader lift at 2,713 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 XR4140?: The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 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 XR4140
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 35.9 hp	34.4 hp
Weight (lb)	3,053 lb	▲ 4,210 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 2,713 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,596 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98 in	96.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 3,802 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.3 gpm	12.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.2 mph	▲ 16.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40A MechanicalLS Tractor XR4140

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲35.9 hp

34.4 hp

Weightlb

3,053 lb

3,770 lb

▲4,210 lb

Roll-barCabin

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲2,713 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,596 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 Mechanical	LS TractorXR4140


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	4-stroke, vertical, water cooling, 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	34.4 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Not Published	Delphi CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection)
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump type, engine drive
Implement Flow	8.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.1 gpm (mechanical); 5.5 gpm (HST)
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.3 gpm	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 pairs
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.6 gal	10.6 gal (roll-bar); 12.4 gal (cabin)
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.3 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	1.6 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	11.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	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	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,596 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position and draft control

Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard)	Synchro-shuttle (mechanical)
No. of Speeds	12 forward, 12 reverse	F16 x R16 (F32 x R16 with creeper, optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.2 mph	16.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	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	Not Published	Hydrostatic
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	62.5 in
Wheelbase	66.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	10.5 ft	9.5 ft (with brake applied)
Height to Top of ROPS	96.2 in	93 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	74.2 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	88.1 in
Overall Length	119.4 in	133 in (bumper to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,053 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	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 in	LL4104: 96.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	890 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	LL4104: 2,713 lb (at pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	1,900 lb	LL4104: 3,802 lb (at pivot pin)

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year total)	General: 2 years or 750 hours (whichever occurs first). Extended powertrain: 6 years or 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first), for tractors retailed after January 1, 2017

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

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

The Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical leads on pto hp at 35.9 hp hp, compared to 34.4 hp hp for the LS Tractor XR4140.

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

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

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

The LS Tractor XR4140 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,596 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical.

Case IH Farmall 40A Mechanical vs LS Tractor XR4140

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