Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 or J.I. Case 4694?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the 7240 PRO/8940 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 4694 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- The Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 91% (53.7 L/min / 14.2 gpm) more hydraulic flow.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | 7240 PRO/8940 | 4694 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 175.8 kW (235.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | 173.6 kW (232.8 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 7240 PRO/8940 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 4694 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the 7240 PRO/8940 and the 4694. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 7240 PRO/8940 and the 4694. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 112.4 L/min (29.7 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | 58.7 L/min (15.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | AheadThe Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 has 91% more hydraulic flow (53.7 L/min / 14.2 gpm) than the J.I. Case 4694 (both pump flow, as stated by the source). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 7,148 kg (15,759 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | 5,780 kg (12,743 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the 7240 PRO/8940: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940”); the 4694: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4694”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 8,242 kg (18,170 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | 10,120 kg (22,311 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The J.I. Case 4694 is 23% heavier (1,878 kg / 4,140 lb) than the Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 11,575 kg (25,519 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | — | No figureNo call on maximum permissible mass: no figure on record for the 4694. |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 24Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | 12Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | AheadThe Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 has 100% more forward gears (12 gears) than the J.I. Case 4694 (both forward gears, as stated by the source). |
| Which offers a creeper range? | YesTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the 4694. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | 1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | EvenEven on PTO independence: every PTO is independent. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940” | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case 4694” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1997–1999 | 1984–1985 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 is newer: production began 13 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 has 91% more hydraulic flow (53.7 L/min / 14.2 gpm) than the J.I. Case 4694 (both pump flow, as stated by the source).
- The J.I. Case 4694 is 23% heavier (1,878 kg / 4,140 lb) than the Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 has 100% more forward gears (12 gears) than the J.I. Case 4694 (both forward gears, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940 is newer: production began 13 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (1000 rpm).
- Even on PTO independence: every PTO is independent.
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the 7240 PRO/8940 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft; the 4694 has only engine power (gross or net not stated), claimed — a different quantity from power at the shaft.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the 7240 PRO/8940: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7240 PRO/8940”); the 4694: lift through the full range 610 mm behind the ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4694”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, maximum permissible mass and a creeper range.
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