Compare/CaseIH 1056 XL vs CaseIH 4240

CaseIH 1056 XL vs CaseIH 4240

Verdict: CaseIH 1056 XL vs CaseIH 4240

The CaseIH 1056 XL and the CaseIH 4240 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 1056 XL leads on rated power with 105 hp against 104 hp. CaseIH 4240 is the lighter machine (6,687 kg vs 9,634 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 4240 is the newer design (1994 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 1056 XL for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 4240 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

105 hp

104 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 16.9R38 rear tires.Reference

With With 18.4x30 rear tires. Speeds in direct mode same as regular synchromesh transmission.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

ROPS Differential lock

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mechanicalReference

Cab Differential lock

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electro-hydraulicReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

78.3 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

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Power

78.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Torque

371.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

9.8 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

100 hReference

Engine (gross)

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77.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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73.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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73.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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77.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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ether (optional)Reference

Coolant capacity

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13.7 LReference

Transmission

IH-Total-synchronReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

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34.0 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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36.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

175.0 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

up to 3Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

draft and position controlReference

Rear lift

5230 kgReference

1662 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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63.4 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

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34.1 LReference

Cab Hydraulic system

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36.7 LReference

Type

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synchromesh creeperReference

2WD Capacity

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34.1 LReference

Cab Capacity

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36.7 LReference

Total flow

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69.6 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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12-inch dry cerametallicReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

262 cmReference

225 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

259 cmReference

223 cmReference

Weight

9634 to 10470 poundsReference

6687 to 7395 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

18.9R38 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference

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2WD Length

419 cmReference

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4WD Length

425 cmReference

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Width

230 cmReference

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Height (cab)

279 cmReference

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2WD Weight

4369 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4749 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

45 cmReference

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Front tread

163 to 193 cmReference

223 to 243 cmReference

Rear tread

170 to 220 cmReference

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2WD Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3354 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

65 (cab, ROPS opt.)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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810Reference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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112.0 LReference

ROPS Max capacity

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4604 kgReference

Cab Max capacity

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5499 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.