CaseIHModel A
CaseIH C42
Sub-Compact
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 144 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Sub-Compact
CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 40
CaseIHModel B
CaseIH Farmall 40
Sub-Compact
- power
- 40 hp
- displacement
- 122 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
CaseIHCaseIH C42
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Farmall 40
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ C42 higher · +2 hp (+5%)C4242 hp
Farmall 4040 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
C42 is in the 80th percentile; Farmall 40 is in the 76th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ C42 higher · +22 ci (+18%)C42144 ci
Farmall 40122 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
C42 is in the 82nd percentile; Farmall 40 is in the 68th · 757 models
Cylinders
▲ Farmall 40 higher · +1 (+33%)C423
Farmall 404
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
C42 is in the 50th percentile; Farmall 40 is in the 90th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ C42 higher · +4 (+33%)C4216
Farmall 4012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
C42 is in the 89th percentile; Farmall 40 is in the 73rd · 616 models
C42 (A)Farmall 40 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | CaseIH | Same |
| Model | C42 | Farmall 40 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steyr | Shibaura | — |
| Model | WD308 | N844 | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 40hp | ▲ C42+2 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ Farmall 40+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ Farmall 40+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 144ci | 122ci | ▲ C42+22 ci · +18% |
| Bore | 3.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3.9in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchro | Synchro Shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 125in | ▲ C42+14 in · +11% |
| Width | Not recorded | 66.6in | — |
| Height | 90.2in | 90.8in | ▲ Farmall 40+0.6 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 5,204lb | 3,252lb | ▲ C42+1,952 lb · +60% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Rear PTO- 540, Mid PTO- 2000 | — |
Tires
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Rear Type I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | 12 Volt | — |
| Pre-heating System | Not recorded | Glow Plug | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 40 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 80th percentile (42 hp)B · 76th percentile (40 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 82nd percentile (144 ci)B · 68th percentile (122 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 90th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 89th percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 94th percentile (5,204 lb)B · 61st percentile (3,252 lb)
A · C42B · Farmall 40Median Sub-Compact Tractor