Compare/CaseIH 5140HC vs CaseIH 956 XL

CaseIH 5140HC vs CaseIH 956 XL

Verdict: CaseIH 5140HC vs CaseIH 956 XL

The CaseIH 5140HC and the CaseIH 956 XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 956 XL leads on rated power with 95 hp against 94 hp. CaseIH 956 XL is the lighter machine (9,458 kg vs 11,379 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 5140HC is the newer design (1990 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 956 XL for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 5140HC 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

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CaseIH

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Rated power

94 hp

95 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Additional ultra-slow creeper range (8 speeds forward and reverse) available with the synchronized or power shift transmission. With the super creeper option the direct-drive gear speeds are also approximately 15% slower than the base transmission.Reference

With 16.9R38 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

170.3 LReference

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Engine

87.2 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power

87.2 kWReference

70.8 kWReference

Fuel system

direct-injectionReference

direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

coolant heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

850-2355Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Torque

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355.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Oil capacity

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12.0 LReference

Oil change

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200 hReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 20 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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IH-Total-synchronReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

70.1 kWReference

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Type

super creeperReference

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Pressure

189.6 barReference

175.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

up to 3Reference

Pump flow

76.1 lpmReference

43.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3492 kgReference

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Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

2358 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Rear lift

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5230 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

258 cmReference

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Weight

11379 to 11876 poundsReference

9458 to 10300 poundsReference

Front tire

12.4-42Reference

7.50-20Reference

Rear tire

12.4-54Reference

16.9R38 (2WD)Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-42. Rear: 12.4-54Reference

Front: 12.4R28. Rear: 16.9R38 (4WD)Reference

Optional tires (ag)

Front: 13.6-36. Rear: 13.6-46Reference

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ROPS Shipping weight

5161 kgReference

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Cab Shipping weight

5386 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

64 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

67 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

52 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

2438 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 254 cmReference

170 to 220 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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262 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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259 cmReference

2WD Length

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419 cmReference

4WD Length

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425 cmReference

Width

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230 cmReference

Height (cab)

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277 cmReference

2WD Weight

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4290 kgReference

4WD Weight

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4672 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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51 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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43 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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152 to 241 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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163 to 193 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

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.