Case IH Farmall Compact 40C vs Kubota LX4020

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

Across 4 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall Compact 40C leads 4 categories to 0. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 40C and Kubota LX4020.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 40C	Kubota LX4020
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 40 hp	39.8 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 34 hp	32.6 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 1,540 lb	1,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	n/a	1,962 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 105 in	87.6 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	2,640 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	n/a	9.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	17 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 40CKubota LX4020

Engine HPhp

▲40 hp

39.8 hp

PTO HPhp

▲34 hp

32.6 hp

Weightlb

n/a

Loader Liftlb

▲1,540 lb

1,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

n/a

1,962 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 Compact 40C	KubotaLX4020


PTO Power	34 hp	32.6 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	6 inch paper filter (with dual element)
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Direct injection, vertical, water-cooled, 4-cycle, diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Not Published	Not Published
Displacement	Not Published	91.4 in³
No. of Cylinders	Not Published	4
Rated Engine Speed	Not Published	2700 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Pressurized radiator
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Kubota
Engine Power (Gross)	40 hp	39.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Non-Commercial Home & Residential Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 72 months or 2000 hours. Commercial Use - Basic Standard Limited: 24 months or 1500 hours; Limited Powertrain: 36 months or 2000 hours.

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual pump
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	9.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Rear	Not Published	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Not Published	Position control valve
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2535 lb
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	2460 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	1962 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Option 1: 13.6-16; Option 2: 16.6-16
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	24X8.50-14
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R3 Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	320/85D16
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	180/85D12

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	5.0 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	Not Published	8.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	5.5 gal

Loader Lift Height	105 in	87.6 in
Loader Breakout Force	2,640 lb	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	L350A	Front Loader (LA545 - 2 Lever Quick Coupler (STD); Swift-tach (OPT))
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,540 lb	1100 lb

Clutch	Not Published	N/A
No. of Speeds	Not Published	3 ranges
Transmission Type	12x12 Mechanical Shuttle or 3-range Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic transmission
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.0 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	13.0 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Not Published	Differential lock standard

Brakes	Not Published	Multi-plate wet disk
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFD	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Seat Type: Deluxe; Seat Suspension: Adjustable

Wheelbase	Not Published	66.7 in
Overall Width	Not Published	53.7 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	8.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	88.2 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	Not Published	Not Published

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