Compare/CaseIH Farmall 50B vs CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II

CaseIH Farmall 50B vs CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II

Verdict: CaseIH Farmall 50B vs CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II

The CaseIH Farmall 50B and the CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 47 hp. CaseIH Farmall 50B is the lighter machine (1,723 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 Farmall 55C Series II holds more fuel (40.1 L vs 36.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 55C Series II is the newer design (2017 vs 2012). 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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Rated power

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

Four synchronized gears in four ranges.Reference

Four synchronized speeds in four ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Original price

$24,735 (2012 hydro )Reference

$61,513 (2025 hydro Cab )Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

36.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.5 LReference

1.9 LReference

Power (gross)

35.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

ROPS Fuel tank

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40.1 LReference

Cab Fuel tank

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46.9 LReference

Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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88 x 103 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust gas recirculation with DOC and DPFReference

Power

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41.0 kWReference

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

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gear PTO (claimed)

29.1 kWReference

34.8 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Type

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

31.0 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

15.5 lpmReference

15.9 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

20.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

1Reference

IReference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1250 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1119 kgReference

Drawbar

two-position swinging drawbarReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulicReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

175 cmReference

185 cmReference

Weight

1723 kgReference

3770 to 4453 poundsReference

Length

307 cmReference

325 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

243 cmReference

249 cmReference

Front tread

131 cmReference

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Front tire

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9.5x16Reference

Rear tire

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13.6-24Reference

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 (cab)

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236 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1710 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2019 kgReference

CaseIH Farmall 50B attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

50Reference

70Reference

Battery CCA

660Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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Variants

Boomer 55

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