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CaseIH Farmall 40 vs CaseIH Farmall 45C Series II

Verdict: CaseIH Farmall 40 vs CaseIH Farmall 45C Series II

The CaseIH Farmall 40 and the CaseIH Farmall 45C Series II are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 40 leads on rated power with 40 hp against 38 hp. CaseIH Farmall 40 is the lighter machine (3,252 kg vs 3,770 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 40 holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 45C Series II is the newer design (2017 vs 2008). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 40 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 45C Series II 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 Farmall 40 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Farmall 45C Series II Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
38 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Distributor
CaseIHReference
Manufacturer
ShibauraReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
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
Four synchronized speeds in four ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference
Original price
$36,653 (2011 CVT cab )Reference
$50,928 (2025 hydro Cab)Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
29.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.0 LReference
1.9 LReference
Power (gross)
29.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual stage dryReference
Pre-heating
glow plugsReference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
ROPS Fuel tank
40.1 LReference
Cab Fuel tank
46.9 LReference
Engine
33.6 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
88 x 103 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Emission control
exhaust gas recirculation with DOC and DPFReference
Power
33.6 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic direct-injection common railReference
Firing order
1-3-2Reference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
CVTReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
Type
continuously variable transmissionReference
hydrostaticReference
Pump flow
37.1 lpmReference
31.0 lpmReference
Total flow
56.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
19.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position controlReference
position controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1270 kgReference
1119 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
optional with hydro/CVTReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2000Reference
2000Reference
Gear PTO (claimed)
28.5 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
26.8 kWReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
Gear Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
Hydro Steering flow
20.1 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1250 kgReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
186 cmReference
185 cmReference
Weight
3252 to 4402 poundsReference
3770 to 4453 poundsReference
Front tire
8-16Reference
9.5x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
13.6-24Reference
Ag front
8-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9x24Reference
Lawn/turf front
27/12LLx15Reference
28x8.50-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
22.5LLx16.1Reference
41x14.00-20Reference
Industrial front
10-16.5Reference
12-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
17.5x24Reference
17.5Lx24Reference
Length
318 cmReference
325 cmReference
Width
169 cmReference
175 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
241 cmReference
249 cmReference
Height (cab)
230 cmReference
236 cmReference
Front tread
125 cmReference
Rear tread
130 to 171 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference
ROPS Weight
1710 kgReference
Cab Weight
2019 kgReference
CaseIH Farmall 40 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
75 (cab optional)Reference
70Reference
Battery CCA
600Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
Boomer 45
similar New Holland modelReference
CaseIH Farmall 45C attachments
Attachment overview
CaseIH BHA102 Backhoe
Backhoe type
CaseIH BHA102 BackhoeReference

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.

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