Compare/CaseIH 2120 vs CaseIH C42

CaseIH 2120 vs CaseIH C42

Verdict: CaseIH 2120 vs CaseIH C42

The CaseIH 2120 and the CaseIH C42 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH C42 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 40 hp. CaseIH C42 is the lighter machine (2,360 kg vs 4,101 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 2120 holds more fuel (60.0 L vs 53.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH C42 is the newer design (1992 vs 1988). In short: choose the CaseIH C42 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 2120 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

40 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

Manufacturer

CarraroReference

SteyrReference

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in three ranges (I/II/III) with right-hand mechanical shuttle lever. Clutch must be used to shift direction or gear. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift range.Reference

3-cylinderReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Variants

2120V

vineyardReference

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2120E

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.0 LReference

53.0 LReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

100 x 100 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2350Reference

2400Reference

Torque

156.1 NmReference

150.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1350Reference

Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

6.7 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.203 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.203 mmReference

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Engine

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31.3 kWReference

Power

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31.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

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2WD Oil capacity

36.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

38.0 LReference

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Transmission

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synchroReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

59.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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2120V Rear lift (at ends)

2528 kgReference

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2120E Rear lift (at ends)

2478 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540@2115Reference

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Total flow

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29.1 lpmReference

Rear lift

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2000 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

4101 to 4542 poundsReference

2360 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

2120V 2WD Rear tire

13.6R28Reference

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2120V 2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

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2120E 2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

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2120V 4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.25-16. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

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2120E 4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 13.6R28Reference

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2120V Length

336 cmReference

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2120E Length

337 cmReference

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2120V Width

121 cmReference

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2120E Width

136 cmReference

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Height (hood)

132 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

235 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

34 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

25 cmReference

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2120V 2WD

1860 kgReference

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2130E 2WD

1890 kgReference

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2120V 4WD

2009 kgReference

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2120E 4WD

2060 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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198 cmReference

Rear tire

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12.4-32Reference

Ag front

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8.3-24Reference

Ag rear

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12.4-32Reference

Length

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353 cmReference

Height

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229 cmReference

2120 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of tractor's console.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

100Reference

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Speeds

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.