Compare/J.I. Case 550 vs J.I. Case 550H

J.I. Case 550 vs J.I. Case 550H

Verdict: J.I. Case 550 vs J.I. Case 550H

The J.I. Case 550 and the J.I. Case 550H are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. J.I. Case 550 is the lighter machine (6,032 kg vs 14,317 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 550H is the newer design (1999 vs 1989). 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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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

The turbocharged 4T-390 was also available for high-altitude use with the same power ratings.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

55.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

50.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

50.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

55.9 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Torque

272.6 NmReference

259.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

10.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.5 LReference

15.6 LReference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Idle RPM

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800-2420Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

104.1 LReference

115.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

32.2 LReference

39.0 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

torque converterReference

Capacity

32.2 LReference

39.0 LReference

Pressure

113.8 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

82.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

6032 kgReference

14317 to 14960 poundsReference

LT dozer length

393 cmReference

396 cmReference

LGP dozer length

393 cmReference

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Operating weight

6032 kgReference

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Gauge

162 cmReference

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Steering wheel

185 cmReference

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WT/LGP dozer length

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396 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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258 cmReference

LGP Height (ROPS)

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260 cmReference

LT Gauge

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134 cmReference

WT Gauge

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162 cmReference

LGP Gauge

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162 cmReference

LT Operating

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6494 kgReference

WT Operating

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6622 kgReference

LGP Operating

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6785 kgReference

Ripper

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576 kgReference

J.I. Case 550 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

700Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

J.I. Case 550 Tracks

LT width

40 cmReference

LT length on ground

198 cmReference

LT area on ground

1.6 m²Reference

LT ground pressure

0.4 barReference

LGP width

7 cmReference

66 cmReference

LGP length on ground

198 cmReference

LGP area on ground

2.8 m²Reference

2.6 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.2 barReference

0.3 barReference

J.I. Case 550 Height

ROPS

255 cmReference

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Exhaust

227 cmReference

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J.I. Case 550H attachments

J.I. Case 550H Tracks

WT width

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50 cmReference

WT length on ground

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198 cmReference

WT area on ground

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2.0 m²Reference

WT ground pressure

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0.3 barReference

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.