Compare/CaseIH C55 vs CaseIH Farmall 55A

CaseIH C55 vs CaseIH Farmall 55A

Verdict: CaseIH C55 vs CaseIH Farmall 55A

The CaseIH C55 and the CaseIH Farmall 55A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 55 hp. CaseIH C55 is the lighter machine (2,810 kg vs 3,770 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH C55 holds more fuel (63.2 L vs 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 55A is the newer design (2010 vs 1992). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

55 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

Differential lock

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mechanical rear differential lock with foot pedal, limited slip 4WD front axleReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

Reverse speeds about 5% faster than forward.Reference

Fuel tank

63.2 LReference

51.1 LReference

Engine

41.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 120 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Power

41.0 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2700Reference

Torque

210.2 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1350Reference

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Engine (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Power (gross)

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41.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Compression

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23.4:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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36.8 kWReference

Transmission

synchroReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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11-inch dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

43.1 lpmReference

64.0 lpmReference

Rear lift

2700 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/750, 1000/1400Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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35.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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36.8 kWReference

Type

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synchronized shuttleReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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43.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

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2/1Reference

Control

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position control with mechanical draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1170 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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Weight

2810 kgReference

3770 to 4385 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

6x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9R30Reference

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Ag front

12.5-20Reference

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Ag rear

14.9R30Reference

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Length

373 cmReference

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Height

244 cmReference

238 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6x16. Rear: 14.9x28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5x24. Rear: 14.9x28Reference

2WD Length

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332 cmReference

4WD Length

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339 cmReference

Width

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167 cmReference

Front tread

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145 to 184 cmReference

Rear tread

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143 to 184 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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1710 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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1849 kgReference

4WD Operating

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1989 kgReference

CaseIH Farmall 55A attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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12.9 l/hourReference

Speeds

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.