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Cabelas LM43 vs Cabelas LM55
Verdict: Cabelas LM43 vs Cabelas LM55
The Cabelas LM43 and the Cabelas LM55 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cabelas LM55 leads on rated power with 55 hp against 43 hp. Cabelas LM43 is the lighter machine (3,640 kg vs 3,924 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cabelas LM55 is the newer design (2014 vs 2013). In short: choose the Cabelas LM55 for outright pulling power, or the Cabelas LM43 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Cabelas
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Cabelas
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
43 hp
55 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
CabelasReference
CabelasReference
Manufacturer
TYMReference
TYMReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Diesel hydrostatic 4WDAugust 20 - September 3, 2015Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 2127 fileReference
Original price
$26,399 (2014 hydrostatic cab)Reference
$36,399 (2016 hydro cab )Reference
Variants
LM43
shuttleReference
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LM43H
hydrostaticReference
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T433
similar TYM modelReference
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LM55
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shuttle ROPSReference
LM55H
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hydrostatic ROPSReference
LM55HC
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hydrostatic cabReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
31.8 kWReference
41.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.2 LReference
2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 100 mmReference
86 x 90 mmReference
Power (gross)
31.8 kWReference
41.1 kWReference
Fuel system
indirect injectionReference
common rail direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
24.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2600Reference
2800Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
8.5 LReference
8.5 LReference
Emission control
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diesel oxidation catalyst with diesel particulate filterReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference
Gear ROPS Shipping
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1779 kgReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.3 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
34.8 LReference
35.0 LReference
Type
hydrostaticReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
34.8 LReference
35.0 LReference
Valves
2 to 3Reference
1Reference
Pump flow
33.3 lpmReference
36.0 lpmReference
Total flow
50.7 lpmReference
54.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
17.4 lpmReference
18.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1503 kgReference
1503 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1335 kgReference
1335 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Gear PTO (claimed)
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33.5 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
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31.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
64.3 LReference
64.3 LReference
Front axle
9.9 LReference
9.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
193 cmReference
193 cmReference
Weight
3640 to 4120 poundsReference
3924 to 4415 poundsReference
Front tire
9.5-16Reference
9.5-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Ag front
9.5-16Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
12-16.5Reference
12-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
358 cmReference
358 cmReference
Width
181 cmReference
162 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
257 cmReference
259 cmReference
ROPS Weight
1651 kgReference
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Cab Weight
1868 kgReference
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Ground clearance
33 cmReference
35 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.5-16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference
Height (cab)
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252 cmReference
Hydro ROPS Shipping
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1779 kgReference
Hydro cab Shipping
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1920 kgReference
Hydro cab Operating
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2002 kgReference
Cabelas LM43 attachments
LM43 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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50Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Test results
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.