Case IH Farmall 120M Horsepower & PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Case IH Farmall 120M tractor engine horsepower is 120 hp | 89.5 kW, and PTO horsepower is 100 hp | 74.6 kW.

Engine HP120 hp | 89.5 kW
PTO HP100 hp | 74.6 kW
PTO Transfer83.3%
Displacement207 ci | 3.4 L

Case IH Farmall 120M Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 120 hp | 89.5 kW
PTO horsepower claimed 100 hp | 74.6 kW

Case IH Farmall 120M Useful Horsepower Calculations

PTO-to-engine power transfer 83.3% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Engine size per PTO horsepower 2.1 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter 29.4 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower 1.7 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter 35.3 engine hp per L

Case IH Farmall 120M Engine Specs

Engine type turbocharged intercooled diesel
Displacement 207 ci | 3.4 L
Bore and stroke 3.898×4.331 inches | 99 x 110 mm

Case IH Farmall 120M Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs

Starter volts 12
Battery volts 12

Case IH Farmall 120M Horsepower Comparison Charts

Engine horsepower comparison

This model

120 hp

Average

80 hp

Low

45 hp

High

120 hp

PTO horsepower comparison

This model

100 hp

Average

65 hp

Low

35 hp

High

105 hp

Displacement comparison

This model

207 ci

Average

260 ci

Low

150 ci

High

380 ci

Engine size per PTO HP

This model

2.1 ci/hp

Average

3.5 ci/hp

Low

2.2 ci/hp

High

5.8 ci/hp

Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.

Case IH Farmall 120M Horsepower FAQ

How much horsepower does the Case IH Farmall 120M have?

The listed engine output is 120 hp, above the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 120 hp.

How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH Farmall 120M have?

The listed PTO output is 100 hp, above the 65 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 100 hp.

How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH Farmall 120M?

The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 83.3%, from 120 engine hp to 100 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.

How big is the Case IH Farmall 120M engine?

The engine displacement is 207 ci, below the 260 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.

Is the Case IH Farmall 120M engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?

The engine has about 2.1 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 207 ci and 100 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.

How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH Farmall 120M make?

The output density is about 29.4 PTO hp per liter, using 100 PTO hp and 3.4 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.

Official information note

Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.