Compare/CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 40B

CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 40B

Verdict: CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 40B

The CaseIH C42 and the CaseIH Farmall 40B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH C42 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 41 hp. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the lighter machine (1,689 kg vs 2,360 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 36.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the newer design (2012 vs 1992). In short: choose the CaseIH C42 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 40B 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

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

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Manufacturer

SteyrReference

CaseIHReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$22,935 (2012 hydro )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

Four synchronized gears in four ranges.Reference

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.5 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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30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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30.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Transmission

synchroReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2000 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

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31.0 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

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15.5 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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1Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1250 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1119 kgReference

Drawbar

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two-position swinging drawbarReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

2360 kgReference

1689 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

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Ag front

8.3-24Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-32Reference

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Length

353 cmReference

307 cmReference

Height

229 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Front tread

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131 cmReference

CaseIH Farmall 40B attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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50Reference

Battery CCA

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660Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

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.