Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs Case IH Farmall Compact 50C

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads 6 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 40A and Case IH Farmall Compact 50C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 40A	Case IH Farmall Compact 50C
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	98 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40ACase IH Farmall Compact 50C

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲50 hp

PTO HPhp

34 hp

▲42.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,756 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 Compact 40A	Case IHFarmall Compact 50C


PTO Power	34 hp	42.5 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Diesel, naturally aspirated
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	115.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	50 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	2 years bumper-to-bumper + 4 years powertrain (6 years total)	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (standard)
PTO Type	Independent 540-rpm rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)	Independent rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Mechanical position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-mount PTO; 2,000 rpm	Optional mid-PTO @ 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb @ 24 in behind ball ends	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Up to 98 in	112 in
Loader Breakout Force	Up to 1,900 lb	3,114 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Compatible with L360A loader
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 890 lb	1,830 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (mechanical); infinite ground speeds (HST)	16x16 (Mechanical) / 3-range (Hydrostatic)
Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (standard); 3-range hydrostatic (HST) (optional)	16x16 Mechanical Shuttle or 3-range Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat

Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs Case IH Farmall Compact 50C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on engine hp at 50 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on loader lift at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 890 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 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 Compact 40A	Case IH Farmall Compact 50C
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	34 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	▲ 2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	98 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40ACase IH Farmall Compact 50C

Engine HPhp

40 hp

▲50 hp

PTO HPhp

34 hp

▲42.5 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

1,433 lb

▲2,756 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 Compact 40A	Case IHFarmall Compact 50C


PTO Power	34 hp	42.5 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Diesel, naturally aspirated
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	115.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	50 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	2 years bumper-to-bumper + 4 years powertrain (6 years total)	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (standard)
PTO Type	Independent 540-rpm rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)	Independent rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Mechanical position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-mount PTO; 2,000 rpm	Optional mid-PTO @ 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb @ 24 in behind ball ends	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Up to 98 in	112 in
Loader Breakout Force	Up to 1,900 lb	3,114 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Compatible with L360A loader
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 890 lb	1,830 lb

Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (mechanical); infinite ground speeds (HST)	16x16 (Mechanical) / 3-range (Hydrostatic)
Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (standard); 3-range hydrostatic (HST) (optional)	16x16 Mechanical Shuttle or 3-range Hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Not Published

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat

Wheelbase	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs Case IH Farmall Compact 50C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on engine hp at 50 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 34 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on loader lift at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 890 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 50C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 50C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 1,433 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs Case IH Farmall Compact 50C

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