The Case IH 8940 tractor hydraulic capacity is 45.5 gal | 172.2 L, pump flow is 29 gpm | 109.8 lpm, and hydraulic pressure is 2200 psi | 151.7 bar.
Case IH 8940 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | closed center pressure-flow compensated |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 45.5 gal | 172.2 L |
| Hydraulic pressure | 2200 psi | 151.7 bar |
| Pump flow | 29 gpm | 109.8 lpm |
| SCV flow | 27 gpm | 102.2 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 2 to 4 |
Case IH 8940 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | III/IIIN |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
| Rear lift | 13750 lbs | 6237 kg |
Case IH 8940 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity | 0.6 gpm per gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic tank turnover estimate | about 1.6 minutes at rated pump flow |
| SCV flow vs pump flow | 93.1% of listed pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 474.1 lb per gpm |
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 302.2 lb per gal |
| Estimated hydraulic horsepower | about 37.2 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow |
| Metric capacity vs pump flow | 172.2 L capacity with 29 gpm pump flow |
Case IH 8940 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Hydraulic pressure comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Case IH 8940 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | Power steering |
|---|---|
| Brakes | hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electric rear |
Case IH 8940 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Case IH 8940 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Case IH 8940 lists 45.5 gal | 172.2 L of hydraulic capacity, which is close to the 42 gal benchmark for this group. It is a normal-sized hydraulic oil volume for this tractor class, so the bigger performance clues are flow, pressure and lift.
Will the Case IH 8940 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 29 gpm | 109.8 lpm pump flow, below the 50 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.
What does the Case IH 8940 hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 2200 psi | 151.7 bar, below the 3,100 psi benchmark. Pressure is the force side of hydraulics, so this matters more for lift and cylinder push than for speed.
What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH 8940?
On the Case IH 8940, 29 gpm | 109.8 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement, 2,200 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 13,750 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Case IH 8940?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 29 gpm flow, 2,200 psi pressure, 13,750 lb listed lift, and 2 to 4 remote/valve listing. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders and not a brute-force hydraulic setup compared with higher-pressure systems, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Case IH 8940 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 13750 lbs | 6237 kg, close to the 15,500 lb benchmark. It is in the normal range, so implement length and ballast matter as much as the headline lift number.
Are the Case IH 8940 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Case IH 8940 remote/valve listing is 2 to 4. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.
Will the Case IH 8940 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 45.5 gal of hydraulic capacity, 29 gpm flow, 2,200 psi pressure, and about 37.2 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. That is a relaxed flow-to-oil-volume ratio, so the system is not working the oil volume as hard on paper.
How much hydraulic power does the Case IH 8940 make on paper?
Using 2,200 psi and 29 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 37.2 hydraulic hp. That is a serious hydraulic power figure for demanding hydraulic functions. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.
What do the Case IH 8940 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is III/IIIN, hitch control is electronic lower-link draft sensing, and listed lift is 13750 lbs | 6237 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
