CaseIH Farmall 120A
The CaseIH Farmall 120A is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 273.7 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 118 hp / 88.0 kW. Transmission: Hi-Lo. Operating weight: 8091 to 9524 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 2012 - 2025
Model year 2012-20142015-2025
Farmall 100A SeriesUtility tractor
Farmall 100A Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Utility tractor | |
CaseIH Farmall 120A Engine | |
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FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
CaseIH Farmall 120A Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 118 hp
88.0 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 96 hp
71.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 86.68 hp
64.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 104.48 hp
77.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 40 gal
151.4 L |
Hydraulic system | 16.4 gal
62.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 16.4 gal
62.1 L |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 22 gpm
83.3 lpm |
Total flow | 31 gpm
117.3 lpm |
Steering flow | 9 gpm
34.1 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 7200 lbs
3265 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 101 inches
256 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 99 inches
251 cm |
Weight | 8091 to 9524 pounds |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Battery CCA | 950 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Farmall 100A Series Tractors published in 2012, by CaseIH | |
Farmall 100A Series Tractors published in 2013, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 273.7 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | FPT |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder 8-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 273.7 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.094x5.197 inches
104 x 132 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Power (gross) | 118 hp
88.0 kW |
Fuel system | mechanical injection |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 11.6 qts
11.0 L |
CaseIH Farmall 120A Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed power shuttle | |
8-speed synchronized shuttle | |
16-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — 8 forward and reverse power shuttle
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
With 18.4-34 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 3% faster than forward speeds. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse synchronized shuttle
Type | synchronized shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Transmission — Hi-Lo
Transmission | Hi-Lo |
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Adds under-drive to power shuttle transmission. | |
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Dimensions
CaseIH Farmall 120A Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 101 inches
256 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 99 inches
251 cm |
Flange rear axle | |
Bar rear axle | 3.1 by 98 inches
78 by 2489 mm |
CaseIH Farmall 120A Weight | |
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2WD ROPS | 8091 lbs
3670 kg |
4WD ROPS | 8818 lbs
3999 kg |
2WD Cab | 8885 lbs
4030 kg |
4WD Cab | 9524 lbs
4320 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2052A | |
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Diesel 8-speed 4WD
December 3 - 6, 2012
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2052A file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 104.48 hp
77.9 kW |
Fuel use | 6.3 gal/hour
23.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 97.27 hp
72.5 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 101.23 hp
75.5 kW |
Fuel use | 6.9 gal/hour
26.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 86.68 hp
64.6 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Max pull | 7698 lbs
3491 kg |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Farmall 120A based on its 118 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih Farmall 120A.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.5 hrs
Approximately 6.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (40 gal / 151.4 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Caseih Farmall 120A Specification Unit Converter
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