Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs New Holland Workmaster 40

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 New Holland Workmaster 40 leads 3 categories to 2 (2 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 40A and New Holland Workmaster 40.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 40A	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	29 hp
Weight (lb)	—	2,400 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98 in	91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 13 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40ANew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

29 hp

Weightlb

—

▲2,400 lb

2,390 lb

HSTGear

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 Compact 40A	New HollandWorkmaster 40


PTO Power	34 hp	29 hp
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dual element dry air cleaner
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled timing)
Displacement	115.9 in³	0.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	HST: 2,400 lb; Gear: 2,390 lb (with ROPS / less tires)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	2 years bumper-to-bumper + 4 years powertrain (6 years total)	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.8 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	13.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	13.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (6-spline)
PTO Type	Independent 540-rpm rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-mount PTO; 2,000 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb @ 24 in behind ball ends	1,433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7.0-14

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

Loader Lift Height	Up to 98 in	91.5 in (to bucket pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	Up to 1,900 lb	2,700 lb (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	140TL: Quick Mount (easy attach/remove); optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 890 lb	1,500 lb (bucket pivot pin, max height)

Clutch	Not Published	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc, 9.4 in
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (mechanical); infinite ground speeds (HST)	HST: Infinite (3-range); Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (standard); 3-range hydrostatic (HST) (optional)	HST: 3-range hydrostatic / dual pedal; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 13.63 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Steering	Not Published	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	Not Published	69 in
Overall Width	Not Published	54 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
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	134 in

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 40A leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the New Holland Workmaster 40?: The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on loader lift at 1,500 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 New Holland Workmaster 40?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 40A	New Holland Workmaster 40
Engine HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	29 hp
Weight (lb)	—	2,400 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	890 lb	▲ 1,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	1,433 lb	1,433 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 98 in	91.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	1,900 lbf	▲ 2,700 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 13 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	15 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40ANew Holland Workmaster 40

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

29 hp

Weightlb

—

▲2,400 lb

2,390 lb

HSTGear

Loader Liftlb

890 lb

▲1,500 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)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 Compact 40A	New HollandWorkmaster 40


PTO Power	34 hp	29 hp
Alternator	Not Published	70 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dual element dry air cleaner
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Turbocharged diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	High pressure common rail (ECU controlled timing)
Displacement	115.9 in³	0.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	LS Mtron
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B Final

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	HST: 2,400 lb; Gear: 2,390 lb (with ROPS / less tires)
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	2 years bumper-to-bumper + 4 years powertrain (6 years total)	6-year limited warranty (2-year bumper-to-bumper + 4-year powertrain)

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.8 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	13.0 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	13.0 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	1 or 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	0

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (6-spline)
PTO Type	Independent 540-rpm rear PTO with electro-hydraulic engagement (standard)	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	1,808 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-mount PTO; 2,000 rpm	Optional
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	1,433 lb @ 24 in behind ball ends	1,433 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41X14.00-20
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	43X16-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	25X8.50-14
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	11.2-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	7.0-14

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

Loader Lift Height	Up to 98 in	91.5 in (to bucket pivot pin)
Loader Breakout Force	Up to 1,900 lb	2,700 lb (bucket pivot pin)
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	140TL: Quick Mount (easy attach/remove); optional skid steer quick attach plates
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 890 lb	1,500 lb (bucket pivot pin, max height)

Clutch	Not Published	HST: Not Applicable; Gear: Dry disc, 9.4 in
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (mechanical); infinite ground speeds (HST)	HST: Infinite (3-range); Gear: 12F/12R
Transmission Type	12x12 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (standard); 3-range hydrostatic (HST) (optional)	HST: 3-range hydrostatic / dual pedal; Gear: 12x12 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 14.33 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	HST: 14.96 mph; Gear: 13.63 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Steering	Not Published	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	4WD (FWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	Not Published	69 in
Overall Width	Not Published	54 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	13 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	89 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
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	134 in

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs New Holland Workmaster 40: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 40A leads on pto hp at 34 hp hp, compared to 29 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 40.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40A or the New Holland Workmaster 40?

The New Holland Workmaster 40 leads on loader lift at 1,500 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 New Holland Workmaster 40?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,433 lb lb for 3-pt lift (24 in).

Case IH Farmall Compact 40A vs New Holland Workmaster 40

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