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CaseIH 2120 vs CaseIH Farmall 40B

Verdict: CaseIH 2120 vs CaseIH Farmall 40B

The CaseIH 2120 and the CaseIH Farmall 40B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 40B leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the lighter machine (1,689 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 36.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the newer design (2012 vs 1988). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 40B 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

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Rated power

40 hp

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

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Manufacturer

CarraroReference

CaseIHReference

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

Four synchronized gears in four ranges.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

hydraulicReference

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Original price

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$22,935 (2012 hydro )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

2120V

vineyardReference

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2120E

narrowReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Displacement

3.0 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 115 mmReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

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

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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 (gross)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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30.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

Clutch

280mm dry discReference

electro-hydraulicReference

2WD Oil capacity

36.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

38.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Type

partially synchronizedReference

hydrostaticReference

Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

59.0 lpmReference

31.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

1Reference

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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Gear PTO (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Gear Steering flow

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15.5 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1250 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1119 kgReference

Drawbar

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two-position swinging drawbarReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

194 cmReference

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Weight

4101 to 4542 poundsReference

1689 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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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

243 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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175 cmReference

Length

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307 cmReference

Front tread

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131 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

50Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

80Reference

Battery CCA

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660Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 40B 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.