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J.I. Case 40-72 vs J.I. Case CF 400
Verdict: J.I. Case 40-72 vs J.I. Case CF 400
The J.I. Case 40-72 and the J.I. Case CF 400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 40 hp. J.I. Case CF 400 is the lighter machine (1,789 kg vs 9,616 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case CF 400 is the newer design (1967 vs 1921). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
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J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
40 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
With 12-28 rear tires.Reference
Total built
41Reference
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Original price
$4,000Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
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Belt (claimed)
53.7 kWReference
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Plows
8-10 (14-inch)Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
41.1 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
68.2 kWReference
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Displacement
20.2 LReference
1.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
178 x 203 mmReference
85 x 80 mmReference
Rated RPM
800Reference
2500Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
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Oil capacity
54.9 LReference
4.0 LReference
Belt power (max)
68.2 kWReference
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Max power
41.1 kWReference
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Engine
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29.8 kWReference
Power
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29.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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21:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Coolant capacity
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10.2 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
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Type
gearReference
gearReference
Gears
2 forwardReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
314 cmReference
184 cmReference
Weight
9616 kgReference
1789 kgReference
Rear tire
72x20Reference
12-28Reference
Ag rear
72x20 (steel)Reference
12-28Reference
Length
508 cmReference
321 cmReference
Height
279 cmReference
162 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
50 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
50 cmReference
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Front tire
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6.00-16Reference
Ag front
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6.00-16Reference
Capacities
Diameter
49 cmReference
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Width
266 cmReference
164 cmReference
RPM
750Reference
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Speed
1166.47 meters/minReference
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Fuel
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50.0 LReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
43.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
4844 kgReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
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7.2 LReference
Capacity
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7.2 LReference
Rear Type
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II/IReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540/1000Reference
Mid PTO
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independentReference
Mid PTO Type
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1000Reference
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.


