Case IH Farmall 45C vs Case IH Farmall Compact 40A

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Across 9 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 45C leads 8 categories to 1. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 45C and Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 45C	Case IH Farmall Compact 40A
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 45 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36 hp	32 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,770 lb	3,067 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	1,250 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,469 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	98.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,114 lbf	1,913 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 17.9 mph	14.8 mph

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Case IH Farmall 45CCase IH Farmall Compact 40A

Engine HPhp

▲45 hp

40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36 hp

32 hp

Weightlb

▲3,770 lb

3,067 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

1,250 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,469 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 45C	Case IHFarmall Compact 40A


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	36 hp	32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	High pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed) (8.2 + 4.2, computed)
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	1	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
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	2,756 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	3-range hydrostatic (optional)
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	infinite, 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	14.96 mph
Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet disc, mechanical actuation
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	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	145.2 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	67.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	123 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	87.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	68.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	3,067 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, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7x14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Not Published
Loader Model	L360A	L340A
Loader Lift Height	112 in	98.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	1,250 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	1913 lb

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

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Case IH Farmall 45C vs Case IH Farmall Compact 40A: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?: The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on engine hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?: The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on pto hp at 36 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?: The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on weight at 3,770 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?: The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,250 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A?: The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 45C	Case IH Farmall Compact 40A
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 45 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 36 hp	32 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,770 lb	3,067 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	1,250 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,469 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	98.4 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,114 lbf	1,913 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 13.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 17.9 mph	14.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 45CCase IH Farmall Compact 40A

Engine HPhp

▲45 hp

40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲36 hp

32 hp

Weightlb

▲3,770 lb

3,067 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

1,250 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,469 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 45C	Case IHFarmall Compact 40A


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T	L3C19-T4
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	3-cylinder, turbocharged diesel, Tier 4 B/Final
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	40 hp
PTO Power	36 hp	32 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized liquid cooling with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	High pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A	70 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed) (8.2 + 4.2, computed)
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	1	0
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	7.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.5 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.8 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	6.9 qt

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
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	2,756 lb	1,808 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	3-range hydrostatic (optional)
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	infinite, 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	14.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	14.96 mph
Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet disc, mechanical actuation
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	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	145.2 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	67.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	123 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	87.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	68.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	3,067 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, or R4 industrial (R4 standard)
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	7x14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	11.2x24
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	25x8.50-14
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	25x8.50-14
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	43x16.00-20

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Not Published
Loader Model	L360A	L340A
Loader Lift Height	112 in	98.4 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	1,250 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	1913 lb

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

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Case IH Farmall 45C vs Case IH Farmall Compact 40A: Quick Answers

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

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

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

The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on pto hp at 36 hp hp, compared to 32 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

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

The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on weight at 3,770 lb lb, compared to 3,067 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

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

The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 1,250 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

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

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

Case IH Farmall 45C vs Case IH Farmall Compact 40A

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