Compare/CaseIH CS 48 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II

CaseIH CS 48 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II

Verdict: CaseIH CS 48 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II

The CaseIH CS 48 and the CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH CS 48 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. CaseIH CS 48 is the lighter machine (2,710 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 CS 48 holds more fuel (73.1 L vs 40.1 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II is the newer design (2017 vs 1996). In short: choose the CaseIH CS 48 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

48 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Original price

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$61,513 (2025 hydro Cab )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

Four synchronized speeds in four ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

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Engine

35.8 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

1.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

88 x 103 mmReference

Power

35.8 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

2600Reference

Torque

189.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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ROPS Fuel tank

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40.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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46.9 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation with DOC and DPFReference

Fuel system

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electronic direct-injection common railReference

Firing order

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1-3-2Reference

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 reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

37.9 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2290 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

430/540/ 750/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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34.8 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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31.0 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1250 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1119 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

212 cmReference

185 cmReference

Weight

2710 kgReference

3770 to 4453 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

9.5x16Reference

Rear tire

14.9R28Reference

13.6-24Reference

Ag front

10.5R20Reference

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Ag rear

14.9R28Reference

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Length

352 cmReference

325 cmReference

Height

233 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.5x16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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28x8.50-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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41x14.00-20Reference

Industrial front

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12-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5Lx24Reference

Width

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175 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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249 cmReference

Height (cab)

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236 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1710 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2019 kgReference

Variants

Boomer 55

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