- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1962–1969
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 940 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 83.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
83.0 hp
61.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 8,852 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 15.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
J.I. Case 940 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 940 was built from 1962 to 1969.
The J.I. Case 940 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 61.9 kW (83.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 940 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 940 weighs 4,015 kg (8,852 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 940 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 940 delivers 58.7 L/min (15.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940”
How does the 940 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Six forward gears is low for its class — 50% below the median of 12 across the 374 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 382 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 940 have?
The only figure for the 940 is 83.0 hp (61.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940”
How much will a 940 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 940 are below.
| Pump flow | 15.5 gpm · 58.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940”
What transmission does a 940 have?
Transmission specifications for the 940 are below.
| Clutch | pedal-operated dry CASE single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | pedal-operated double-disc brake acting on rear wheels, designed as steering brake |
| Steering | mechanical steering with ball joint suspension including hydraulic power steering aid |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940”
How much does a 940 weigh?
A 940 weighs 8,852 lb (4,015 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 8,852 lb · 4,015 kgLPG: 4,092 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 83.8 in · 2,129 mm |
| Length | 141.0 in · 3,581 mm |
| Width | 84.0 in · 2,134 mm |
| Height | 64.3 in · 1,634 mm |
| Ground clearance | 17.5 in · 445 mm |
| Front track | 57.0 in · 1,448 mm |
| Rear track | 67.5 in · 1,715 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 9.5 ft · 2.90 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940”
What oil does a 940 take, and how much?
A 940 engine takes 11.5 qt (10.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 11.5 qt · 10.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 68.1 qt · 64.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 38.0 qt · 36.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 940?
Within 10% of its 83.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 941 GP83.0 hp engine, claimed · 1959–1969Side by side with the 940 →
- Fiat 80-R82.9 hp engine, claimed · 1961–1967Side by side with the 940 →
- Hanomag Robust 900 (S)83 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1969Side by side with the 940 →
- Hanomag Robust 900 A (S)83 hp engine, claimed · 1967–1969Side by side with the 940 →
- Lamborghini R-804 (DT)82.9 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1982Side by side with the 940 →
- Deutz D 900583.4 hp engine, claimed · 1967Side by side with the 940 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 940
Is a 940 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 940 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 940 have?
A 940 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 940”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 940 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115326 · revision 971829. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document