Case IH Farmall 40C 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 2 categories to 1 (3 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 40C and LS Tractor MT340HC.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40C	LS Tractor MT340HC
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	32 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,803 lb	3,661 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,540 lb	▲ 2,185 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,808 lb	1,808 lb
Lift Height (in)	105 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,640 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	13.5 gpm	▲ 13.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40CLS Tractor MT340HC

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32 hp

Weightlb

▲3,803 lb

3,661 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,540 lb

▲2,185 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 40C	LS TractorMT340HC


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	L3C19-T
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Vertical, water-cooled, 4 cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	115.9 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dry
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	CRDI
Alternator	70 A	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump, engine drive
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed)	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	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	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”)	1,808 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Position & Draft

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	Hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	n/a (no clutch on hydrostatic)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe seat with armrests and an adjustable backrest	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	66.4 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	66 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	86.6 in
Overall Length	128.1 in	128.3 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,803 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; R4 Industrial	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; mid-mount frame for fast loader connect and disconnect (L350A)	LL3116
Loader Model	L350A	Not Published
Loader Lift Height	105 in	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,540 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	LL3116: 2,185 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,640 lbf	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year, 72-month total)	6-year limited powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40C vs LS Tractor MT340HC: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 40C 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 40C or the LS Tractor MT340HC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 32 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the LS Tractor MT340HC?: The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,661 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT340HC.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the LS Tractor MT340HC?: The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on loader lift at 2,185 lb lb, compared to 1,540 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40C.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the LS Tractor MT340HC?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,808 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 40C	LS Tractor MT340HC
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	32 hp	32 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,803 lb	3,661 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,540 lb	▲ 2,185 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,808 lb	1,808 lb
Lift Height (in)	105 in	n/a
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,640 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	13.5 gpm	▲ 13.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	14.8 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 40CLS Tractor MT340HC

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲32 hp

Weightlb

▲3,803 lb

3,661 lb

Loader Liftlb

1,540 lb

▲2,185 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 40C	LS TractorMT340HC


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T4	L3C19-T
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Vertical, water-cooled, 4 cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	115.9 in³	114.7 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	32 hp	32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dry
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	CRDI
Alternator	70 A	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump, engine drive
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed)	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	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	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”)	1,808 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Position & Draft

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	Hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	3 ranges (HST)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	14.8 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	n/a (no clutch on hydrostatic)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic Power Steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet, Multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe seat with armrests and an adjustable backrest	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	66.4 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	66 in	69 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	86.6 in
Overall Length	128.1 in	128.3 in (frame to link)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,803 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; R4 Industrial	Ag, Industrial, Turf
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25x8.5-14
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25x8.5-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	43x16-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; mid-mount frame for fast loader connect and disconnect (L350A)	LL3116
Loader Model	L350A	Not Published
Loader Lift Height	105 in	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,540 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	LL3116: 2,185 lb
Loader Breakout Force	2,640 lbf	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year, 72-month total)	6-year limited powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 40C vs LS Tractor MT340HC: Quick Answers

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

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 32 hp hp for pto hp.

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

The Case IH Farmall 40C leads on weight at 3,803 lb lb, compared to 3,661 lb lb for the LS Tractor MT340HC.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the LS Tractor MT340HC?

The LS Tractor MT340HC leads on loader lift at 2,185 lb lb, compared to 1,540 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 40C.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 40C or the LS Tractor MT340HC?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,808 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Case IH Farmall 40C vs LS Tractor MT340HC

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