Compare/CaseIH 4240 vs CaseIH Farmall 120U

CaseIH 4240 vs CaseIH Farmall 120U

Verdict: CaseIH 4240 vs CaseIH Farmall 120U

The CaseIH 4240 and the CaseIH Farmall 120U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 104 hp. CaseIH Farmall 120U is the lighter machine (4,550 kg vs 6,687 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 120U is the newer design (2016 vs 1994). 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

104 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

Four power shift gears in four ranges with shuttle.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

ROPS Differential lock

mechanicalReference

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Cab Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

77.6 kWReference

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Engine (net)

73.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

3.4 LReference

Power (net)

73.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

77.6 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

ether (optional)Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.8 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

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Fuel tank

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165.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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12.1 LReference

Engine

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87.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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56.8 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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99 x 110 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power

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87.2 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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56.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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77.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

32 forward and reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

34.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

36.5 LReference

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Transmission

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AutoshiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

63.4 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Cab Hydraulic system

36.7 LReference

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Type

synchromesh creeperReference

creeperReference

2WD Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Cab Capacity

36.7 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Total flow

69.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift

1662 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

12-inch dry cerametallicReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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78.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

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79.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3995 kgReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 2Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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78.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

112.0 LReference

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ROPS Max capacity

4604 kgReference

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Cab Max capacity

5499 kgReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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Weight

6687 to 7395 poundsReference

4550 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

14.9R24Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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Front tread

223 to 243 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Shipping

3354 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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237 cmReference

Rear tire

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460/85R34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 460/85R34Reference

Length

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419 cmReference

Width

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224 cmReference

Height (cab)

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271 cmReference

Ballasted

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8000 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (cab, ROPS opt.)Reference

120Reference

Battery CCA

810Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 120U attachments

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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23.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4089 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.