The Case IH 4240 tractor hydraulic oil capacity was not listed in the scraped specs, but hydraulic pump flow is 16.1 gpm | 60.9 lpm, hydraulic pressure is 2500 psi | 172.4 bar, and hydraulic type is open center.
Case IH 4240 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 2500 psi | 172.4 bar |
| Total hydraulic flow | 16.1 gpm | 60.9 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 0 to 3 |
Case IH 4240 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | II |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch control | draft and position control |
| Rear lift | 3665 lbs | 1662 kg |
Case IH 4240 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Pump flow comparison
Hydraulic pressure comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility and row-crop 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 4240 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
Case IH 4240 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Why is the Case IH 4240 hydraulic oil capacity not shown here?
The scraped specs do not list a hydraulic oil capacity for the Case IH 4240, but total hydraulic flow is 16.1 gpm | 60.9 lpm, pressure is 2500 psi | 172.4 bar, system type is open center, and lift is listed as 3665 lbs | 1662 kg. For oil fill amount, use the manual or fill/check procedure, not pump flow or pressure.
Will the Case IH 4240 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 16.1 gpm | 60.9 lpm total hydraulic flow, above the 14 gpm benchmark for this group. That is the spec that helps loader cycle speed, remote response and hydraulic implement speed.
What does the Case IH 4240 hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 2500 psi | 172.4 bar, close to the 2,600 psi benchmark. That is a normal working-pressure number for this tractor category.
What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH 4240?
On the Case IH 4240, 16.1 gpm | 60.9 lpm total hydraulic flow points to quicker loader and cylinder movement, 2,500 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 3,665 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 4240?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 16.1 gpm flow, 2,500 psi pressure, 3,665 lb listed lift, and 0 to 3 remote/valve listing. That combination is fast enough on paper for quicker cylinder movement than many tractors in this size group, normal on pressure for the class, and best kept realistic on heavy rear implements, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Case IH 4240 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 3665 lbs | 1662 kg, below the 7,000 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Are the Case IH 4240 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Case IH 4240 remote/valve listing is 0 to 3. 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 4240 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 16.1 gpm flow, 2,500 psi pressure, and about 23.5 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. Heat risk still depends on load, duty cycle, oil level, cooler condition and implement demand.
How much hydraulic power does the Case IH 4240 make on paper?
Using 2,500 psi and 16.1 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 23.5 hydraulic hp. That is a useful middle-range hydraulic power figure for normal tractor work. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.
What do the Case IH 4240 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II, hitch control is draft and position control, and listed lift is 3665 lbs | 1662 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.
