Compare/CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 40

CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 40

Verdict: CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 40

The CaseIH C42 and the CaseIH Farmall 40 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH C42 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 40 hp. CaseIH C42 is the lighter machine (2,360 kg vs 3,252 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH C42 holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 40 is the newer design (2008 vs 1992). In short: choose the CaseIH C42 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 40 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

42 hp

40 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

Manufacturer

SteyrReference

ShibauraReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Original price

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$36,653 (2011 CVT cab )Reference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

The mechanical CVT uses a steel chain between variable-diameter pulleys. Three speed modes (low, medium, high) with variable reactivity. Left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 100 mmReference

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Power

31.3 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

150.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1350Reference

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Engine (gross)

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29.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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29.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual stage dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

synchroReference

CVTReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

29.1 lpmReference

56.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

2000 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Type

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continuously variable transmissionReference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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19.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1270 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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optional with hydro/CVTReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

2360 kgReference

3252 to 4402 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

14.9x24Reference

Ag front

8.3-24Reference

8-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-32Reference

14.9x24Reference

Length

353 cmReference

318 cmReference

Height

229 cmReference

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Lawn/turf front

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27/12LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5x24Reference

Width

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169 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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241 cmReference

Height (cab)

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230 cmReference

Front tread

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125 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 171 cmReference

CaseIH Farmall 40 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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75 (cab optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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600Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.