Compare/CaseIH 2120 vs CaseIH Farmall 40

CaseIH 2120 vs CaseIH Farmall 40

Verdict: CaseIH 2120 vs CaseIH Farmall 40

The CaseIH 2120 and the CaseIH Farmall 40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. CaseIH Farmall 40 is the lighter machine (3,252 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 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 40 is the newer design (2008 vs 1988). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Rated power

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

Manufacturer

CarraroReference

ShibauraReference

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

The mechanical CVT uses a steel chain between variable-diameter pulleys. Three speed modes (low, medium, high) with variable reactivity. Left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Original price

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$36,653 (2011 CVT cab )Reference

Variants

2120V

vineyardReference

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2120E

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.0 LReference

49.2 LReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual stage dryReference

Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2350Reference

2600Reference

Torque

156.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Firing order

1-3-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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 (gross)

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29.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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29.8 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and 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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CVTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

23.9 kWReference

Type

partially synchronizedReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

59.0 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

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

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@2115Reference

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Total flow

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56.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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19.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1270 kgReference

Mid PTO

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optional with hydro/CVTReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

4101 to 4542 poundsReference

3252 to 4402 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

8-16Reference

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

241 cmReference

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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186 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9x24Reference

Ag front

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8-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9x24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5x24Reference

Length

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318 cmReference

Width

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169 cmReference

Height (cab)

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230 cmReference

Front tread

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125 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 171 cmReference

2120 Serial Numbers

Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

75 (cab optional)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

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Battery CCA

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600Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 40 attachments

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.