Compare/CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

Verdict: CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

The CaseIH C42 and the CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT leads on rated power with 43 hp against 42 hp. CaseIH C42 is the lighter machine (2,360 kg vs 4,190 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH C42 holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT is the newer design (2015 vs 1992). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH C42 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

CaseIH

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

42 hp

43 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

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Manufacturer

SteyrReference

CaseIHReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Original price

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$47,769 (2016 Cab )Reference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

Chain variator transmission.Reference

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 100 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

150.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1350Reference

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Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust-gas recirculation with diesel particulate filterReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

synchroReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2000 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

Type

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Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Reference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1606 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1270 kgReference

Rear Arms

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telescopic link endsReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

2360 kgReference

4190 to 4940 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

8x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

8.3-24Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-32Reference

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Length

353 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height

229 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8x16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5Lx24Reference

Width

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173 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1900 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2240 kgReference

CaseIH Farmall 55C attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

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75Reference

Cab Charging amps

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90Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.