Case IH Farmall 120C vs New Holland T4.120

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 6 measurable specs, this matchup is a dead heat: 2 categories to the Case IH Farmall 120C, 2 to the New Holland T4.120, 2 tied. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 120C and New Holland T4.120.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 120C	New Holland T4.120
Engine HP (hp)	117 hp	117 hp
PTO HP (hp)	99 hp	99 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 10,240 lb	6,988 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	n/a	3,428 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	4,123 lb	▲ 5,620 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 149 in	135 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	5,661 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	21.7 gpm	▲ 26.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	20 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 120CNew Holland T4.120

Engine HPhp

▲117 hp

PTO HPhp

▲99 hp

Weightlb

▲10,240 lb

6,988 lb

Loader Liftlb

n/a

2,478 lb

3,179 lb

2,632 lb

▲3,428 lb

2,028 lb

3,175 lb

655TL NSL655TL MSL665TL NSL665TL MSL632TL637TL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

4,123 lb

▲5,620 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 120C	New HollandT4.120


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Not Published	F5G
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled	4-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	219.7 in³	207 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	117 hp	117 hp
PTO Power	99 hp	99 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Open-center tandem gear pumps: implement pump plus steering and services pump
Implement Flow	21.7 gpm	16.9 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	9.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	26.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	26.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	2 or 3 (base)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 (or 3 with diverter)	Third rear remote (dealer-installed)

Fuel Tank Capacity	34.3 gal	30.3 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Not Published	Hydraulic PTO with power shuttle transmissions; lever-engaged PTO with mechanical shuttle
PTO Rear	Not Published	540/540E (12x12 base); 540/1000 (12x12 optional); 540/540E (24x24 Dual Command base); 540/1000 (24x24 Dual Command optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II with flex link ends	Category II (flexible link ends)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,123 lb (6,938 lb optional)	5,620 lb (7,351 lb with optional auxiliary lift ram)
Lift Control Type	12x12: mechanical draft control, top link sensing; Hi-Lo: electronic draft control, lower link sensing	12x12: rear hitch control levers; Dual Command cab: Electronic Draft Control (EDC) mouse and fender switches; single-lever Lift-O-Matic Plus (optional on 12x12, standard on Dual Command ROPS)

Transmission Type	12x12 electronic power shuttle (standard); 20x20 electronic power shuttle with creeper (optional)	12x12 mechanical shuttle (standard); 12x12 power shuttle, 20x20 power shuttle with creeper, 24x24 Dual Command Hi-Lo powershift with electrohydraulic power shuttle, or 40x40 Dual Command with creeper (optional)
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (20F/20R with creeper optional)	12F/12R (standard); 20F/20R, 24F/24R or 40F/40R (optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	20 mph (12x12 and 20x20 creeper, standard; 25 mph transport option); 25 mph (24x24 and 40x40 Dual Command)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Electro-hydraulic differential lock; Class 1.0 MFD front axle with limited slip	Mechanical rear differential lock, pedal (12x12 models); electrohydraulic rear differential lock, rocker switch (Dual Command models)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Power steering
Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Cab: fabric mechanical-suspension seat or fabric air-suspension seat with swivel; full-size instructor seat available. ROPS: vinyl mechanical-suspension seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	Class 1.0 MFD with limited slip	Standard-duty, electronically engaged 4WD front axle; optional: standard-duty mechanically engaged 4WD, heavy-duty electronically engaged 4WD, or heavy-duty 2WD front axle
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	9,479 lb (standard-duty 4WD, in-action capacity at 4 mph); 10,361 lb (heavy-duty 4WD, in-action capacity at 4 mph)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	Not Published	75.7 in
Wheelbase	92.5 in (MFD)	92.2 in (2WD); 89.9 in (4WD)
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	134 in (2WD heavy-duty front axle)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	106.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	106.2 in	102.1 in
Overall Length	158.2 in (MFD cab)	163.1 in (2WD); 160.9 in (4WD)

Tractor Weight (Base)	10,240 lb (MFD, cab, without ballast)	6,988 lb (2WD ROPS); 7,672 lb (4WD ROPS)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Ag: 11.2-24 front, 16.9-30 rear; 13.6-24 front, 16.9-34 rear; 12.4-24 front, 18.4-30 rear; 14.9-24 front, 18.4-34 rear; Turf: 13.6-16.1 front, 16.9-24 rear; Industrial: 12.5/80-18 front, 19.5L24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	4WD: 11.2-24, 13.6-24, 12.4-24 or 14.9-24 (paired with 16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 or 18.4-34 rears)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 or 18.4-34
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	13.6-16.1
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	16.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	19.5L24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid-steer-style or Euro-style quick attach faceplate
Loader Model	L635	Factory-fit: 655TL (NSL or MSL), 665TL (NSL or MSL); field-fit: 632TL (NSL), 637TL (MSL)
Loader Lift Height	L635: up to 149 in	655TL NSL: 126 in; 655TL MSL: 125 in; 665TL NSL: 134 in; 665TL MSL: 135 in; 632TL: 134 in; 637TL: 134 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Not Published	655TL NSL: 2,478 lb; 655TL MSL: 3,179 lb; 665TL NSL: 2,632 lb; 665TL MSL: 3,428 lb (at 31.5 in from pivot point); 632TL: 2,028 lb; 637TL: 3,175 lb (to max height, 31.5 in from pivot point)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	655TL NSL: 3,739 lb; 655TL MSL: 3,860 lb; 665TL NSL: 4,455 lb; 665TL MSL: 5,661 lb (at 31.5 in from bucket pivot point); 632TL: 3,351 lb; 637TL: 3,461 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 120C vs New Holland T4.120: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 120C or the New Holland T4.120?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 117 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 120C or the New Holland T4.120?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 99 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 120C or the New Holland T4.120?: The Case IH Farmall 120C leads on weight at 10,240 lb lb, compared to 6,988 lb lb for the New Holland T4.120.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 120C or the New Holland T4.120?: The New Holland T4.120 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 5,620 lb lb, compared to 4,123 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 120C.

Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 120C	New Holland T4.120
Engine HP (hp)	117 hp	117 hp
PTO HP (hp)	99 hp	99 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 10,240 lb	6,988 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	n/a	3,428 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	4,123 lb	▲ 5,620 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 149 in	135 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	5,661 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	21.7 gpm	▲ 26.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	20 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 120CNew Holland T4.120

Engine HPhp

▲117 hp

PTO HPhp

▲99 hp

Weightlb

▲10,240 lb

6,988 lb

Loader Liftlb

n/a

2,478 lb

3,179 lb

2,632 lb

▲3,428 lb

2,028 lb

3,175 lb

655TL NSL655TL MSL665TL NSL665TL MSL632TL637TL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

4,123 lb

▲5,620 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 120C	New HollandT4.120


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Not Published	F5G
Engine Type	4-cylinder, turbocharged and aftercooled	4-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	219.7 in³	207 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	117 hp	117 hp
PTO Power	99 hp	99 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Electronic high-pressure common rail fuel injection
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Open-center tandem gear pumps: implement pump plus steering and services pump
Implement Flow	21.7 gpm	16.9 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	9.7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	26.6 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	26.6 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	2 or 3 (base)
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3 (or 3 with diverter)	Third rear remote (dealer-installed)

Fuel Tank Capacity	34.3 gal	30.3 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Not Published	Hydraulic PTO with power shuttle transmissions; lever-engaged PTO with mechanical shuttle
PTO Rear	Not Published	540/540E (12x12 base); 540/1000 (12x12 optional); 540/540E (24x24 Dual Command base); 540/1000 (24x24 Dual Command optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category II with flex link ends	Category II (flexible link ends)
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,123 lb (6,938 lb optional)	5,620 lb (7,351 lb with optional auxiliary lift ram)
Lift Control Type	12x12: mechanical draft control, top link sensing; Hi-Lo: electronic draft control, lower link sensing	12x12: rear hitch control levers; Dual Command cab: Electronic Draft Control (EDC) mouse and fender switches; single-lever Lift-O-Matic Plus (optional on 12x12, standard on Dual Command ROPS)

Transmission Type	12x12 electronic power shuttle (standard); 20x20 electronic power shuttle with creeper (optional)	12x12 mechanical shuttle (standard); 12x12 power shuttle, 20x20 power shuttle with creeper, 24x24 Dual Command Hi-Lo powershift with electrohydraulic power shuttle, or 40x40 Dual Command with creeper (optional)
No. of Speeds	12F/12R (20F/20R with creeper optional)	12F/12R (standard); 20F/20R, 24F/24R or 40F/40R (optional)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	20 mph (12x12 and 20x20 creeper, standard; 25 mph transport option); 25 mph (24x24 and 40x40 Dual Command)
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Electro-hydraulic differential lock; Class 1.0 MFD front axle with limited slip	Mechanical rear differential lock, pedal (12x12 models); electrohydraulic rear differential lock, rocker switch (Dual Command models)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Power steering
Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Cab: fabric mechanical-suspension seat or fabric air-suspension seat with swivel; full-size instructor seat available. ROPS: vinyl mechanical-suspension seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	Class 1.0 MFD with limited slip	Standard-duty, electronically engaged 4WD front axle; optional: standard-duty mechanically engaged 4WD, heavy-duty electronically engaged 4WD, or heavy-duty 2WD front axle
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	9,479 lb (standard-duty 4WD, in-action capacity at 4 mph); 10,361 lb (heavy-duty 4WD, in-action capacity at 4 mph)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	Not Published	75.7 in
Wheelbase	92.5 in (MFD)	92.2 in (2WD); 89.9 in (4WD)
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	134 in (2WD heavy-duty front axle)
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	106.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	106.2 in	102.1 in
Overall Length	158.2 in (MFD cab)	163.1 in (2WD); 160.9 in (4WD)

Tractor Weight (Base)	10,240 lb (MFD, cab, without ballast)	6,988 lb (2WD ROPS); 7,672 lb (4WD ROPS)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Ag: 11.2-24 front, 16.9-30 rear; 13.6-24 front, 16.9-34 rear; 12.4-24 front, 18.4-30 rear; 14.9-24 front, 18.4-34 rear; Turf: 13.6-16.1 front, 16.9-24 rear; Industrial: 12.5/80-18 front, 19.5L24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	4WD: 11.2-24, 13.6-24, 12.4-24 or 14.9-24 (paired with 16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 or 18.4-34 rears)
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	16.9-30, 16.9-34, 18.4-30 or 18.4-34
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	13.6-16.1
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	16.9-24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	19.5L24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Skid-steer-style or Euro-style quick attach faceplate
Loader Model	L635	Factory-fit: 655TL (NSL or MSL), 665TL (NSL or MSL); field-fit: 632TL (NSL), 637TL (MSL)
Loader Lift Height	L635: up to 149 in	655TL NSL: 126 in; 655TL MSL: 125 in; 665TL NSL: 134 in; 665TL MSL: 135 in; 632TL: 134 in; 637TL: 134 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Not Published	655TL NSL: 2,478 lb; 655TL MSL: 3,179 lb; 665TL NSL: 2,632 lb; 665TL MSL: 3,428 lb (at 31.5 in from pivot point); 632TL: 2,028 lb; 637TL: 3,175 lb (to max height, 31.5 in from pivot point)
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	655TL NSL: 3,739 lb; 655TL MSL: 3,860 lb; 665TL NSL: 4,455 lb; 665TL MSL: 5,661 lb (at 31.5 in from bucket pivot point); 632TL: 3,351 lb; 637TL: 3,461 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 120C vs New Holland T4.120: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 120C or the New Holland T4.120?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 117 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 120C or the New Holland T4.120?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 99 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 120C or the New Holland T4.120?

The Case IH Farmall 120C leads on weight at 10,240 lb lb, compared to 6,988 lb lb for the New Holland T4.120.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 120C or the New Holland T4.120?

The New Holland T4.120 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 5,620 lb lb, compared to 4,123 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 120C.

Case IH Farmall 120C vs New Holland T4.120

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