Compare/CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

Verdict: CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

The CaseIH CS 52 and the CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH CS 52 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 43 hp. CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT is the lighter machine (4,190 kg vs 5,027 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH CS 52 holds more fuel (73.1 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT is the newer design (2015 vs 2001). In short: choose the CaseIH CS 52 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT 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

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Best match

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Rated power

45 hp

43 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges, plus reverse, with additional high/low range.Reference

Chain variator transmission.Reference

Original price

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$47,769 (2016 Cab )Reference

Variants

CS52

2WDReference

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CS52a

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine

38.8 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Power

38.8 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2250Reference

2600Reference

Torque

192.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Reference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.9 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Total flow

34.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

IReference

Rear lift

2500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

430/540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2130Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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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

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

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

212 cmReference

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Weight

5027 to 5952 poundsReference

4190 to 4940 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

8x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9R28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.5-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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2WD Length

353 cmReference

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4WD Length

357 cmReference

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Width

189 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

148 cmReference

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Rear tread

149 cmReference

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2WD

2280 kgReference

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4WD

2699 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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186 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

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

Length

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309 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1900 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2240 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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75Reference

Cab Charging amps

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90Reference

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

3999 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

4199 kgReference

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CaseIH Farmall 55C attachments

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.