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CaseIH 485XL vs CaseIH Farmall 40A
Verdict: CaseIH 485XL vs CaseIH Farmall 40A
The CaseIH 485XL and the CaseIH Farmall 40A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 485XL leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. CaseIH 485XL holds more fuel (112.0 L vs 47.7 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 40A is the newer design (2017 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 485XL for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 40A 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range. Two-speed torque amplifier provides an on-the-move shift to a lower speed.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
112.0 LReference
47.7 LReference
Engine
38.8 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 129 mmReference
88 x 103 mmReference
Power
38.8 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Compression
15:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2180Reference
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Idle RPM
815-2180Reference
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Torque
182.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
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Transmission
Type
two-speed power shiftReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Transmission
Torque AmplifierReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
30.6 kWReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
46.9 lpmReference
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Steering flow
9.8 lpmReference
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Steering press.
106.9 barReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Control
Top link draft sensing.Reference
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Rear lift
1678 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
280mm dry discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1936Reference
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Rear lift (at ends)
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937 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
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Weight
2549 kgReference
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Front tire
7.50-16Reference
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Rear tire
12.4-36Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36Reference
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Length
361 cmReference
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Height (cab)
251 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
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Battery CCA
420Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
95Reference
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Variants
Workmaster 40C
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similar New Holland modelReference
Farmall 40A Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number decal on the left side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
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.