Case IH Farmall 40C vs Case IH Farmall 45C Gear

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 45C Gear leads 7 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40C and Case IH Farmall 45C Gear.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40C	Case IH Farmall 45C Gear
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	▲ 38.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,803 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,000 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	105 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,640 lbf	▲ 3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	▲ 16.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40CCase IH Farmall 45C Gear

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

32 hp

▲38.2 hp

Weightlb

▲3,803 lb

3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,000 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 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 40C	Case IHFarmall 45C Gear


Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	45 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	38.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A	70 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	4.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
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	2	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	10.5 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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	16.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe cloth seat with adjustable suspension	Adjustable suspension seat
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 Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	66.4 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	66 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,803 lb	3,770 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; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L350A)	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L350A	L360A
Loader Lift Height	105 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,000 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,640 lbf	3,114 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain

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Case IH Farmall 40C vs Case IH Farmall 45C Gear: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on engine hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40C.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on pto hp at 38.2 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40C.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,000 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40C.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?: The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40C	Case IH Farmall 45C Gear
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	▲ 38.2 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,803 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,000 lb	▲ 2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	105 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,640 lbf	▲ 3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	▲ 16.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40CCase IH Farmall 45C Gear

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

32 hp

▲38.2 hp

Weightlb

▲3,803 lb

3,770 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,000 lb

▲2,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 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 40C	Case IHFarmall 45C Gear


Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	45 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	38.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	70 A	70 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	4.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
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	2	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal	10.5 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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	1,808 lb	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	16.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe cloth seat with adjustable suspension	Adjustable suspension seat
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 Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	66.4 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	66 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,803 lb	3,770 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; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L350A)	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L350A	L360A
Loader Lift Height	105 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,000 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,640 lbf	3,114 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain

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Case IH Farmall 40C vs Case IH Farmall 45C Gear: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on engine hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40C.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on pto hp at 38.2 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 40C.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,000 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40C.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the Case IH Farmall 45C Gear?

The Case IH Farmall 45C Gear leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40C.

Case IH Farmall 40C vs Case IH Farmall 45C Gear

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