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CaseIH 385 vs CaseIH Farmall 40C Series II

Verdict: CaseIH 385 vs CaseIH Farmall 40C Series II

The CaseIH 385 and the CaseIH Farmall 40C Series II are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 385 leads on rated power with 35 hp against 34 hp. CaseIH Farmall 40C Series II is the lighter machine (1,725 kg vs 4,869 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 40C Series II is the newer design (2014 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 385 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 40C Series II 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

35 hp

34 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Four synchronized speeds in three ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Original price

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$41,840 (2025 )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

32.1 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 109 mmReference

88 x 103 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry type with safety elementReference

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Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

700-2400Reference

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Torque

161.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1650Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

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46.9 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation with DOC and DPFReference

Fuel system

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electronic direct-injection common railReference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

1 or 2Reference

Total flow

54.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

978 kgReference

650 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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31.0 lpmReference

Gear Total flow

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46.9 lpmReference

Hydro Total flow

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51.1 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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20.1 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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820 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

167 cmReference

Weight

4869 to 5940 poundsReference

1725 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7x14Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

11.2x24Reference

Ag front

9.5x15Reference

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Ag rear

18.4x16.1Reference

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Shipping

2694 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7x14. Rear: 11.2x24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41x14.00-20Reference

Industrial front

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25x8.50-14Reference

Industrial rear

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43x16.00-20Reference

Length

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302 cmReference

Width

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168 cmReference

Height (cab)

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224 cmReference

385 Serial Numbers

1985

15000Reference

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1986

18000Reference

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1987

18806Reference

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1988

19454Reference

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1989

20811Reference

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1990

22231Reference

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Location:

Front right bolsterReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

70Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

93Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Speeds

Variants

Farmall 40A

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basicReference

Farmall 40C

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premiumReference

Boomer 40

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