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

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

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

The J.I. Case 550E 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 550E is the lighter machine (13,425 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 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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J.I. Case

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Rated power

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

The turbocharged 4T-390 was available as an option for high-altitude applications. The engine power rating was the same.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

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

252.2 NmReference

259.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1450Reference

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

10.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.5 LReference

15.6 LReference

Idle RPM

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800-2420Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

115.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

39.0 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

Capacity

39.0 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

LGP Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Pump flow

68.1 lpmReference

82.9 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

13425 to 13525 poundsReference

14317 to 14960 poundsReference

Dozer length

392 cmReference

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LGP dozer length

392 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

255 cmReference

258 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

227 cmReference

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Operating weight

6089 kgReference

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LGP Operating weight

6134 kgReference

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Ripper

576 kgReference

Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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Gauge

134 cmReference

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LGP Gauge

162 cmReference

LT dozer length

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396 cmReference

WT/LGP dozer length

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396 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

LT Operating

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6494 kgReference

WT Operating

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6622 kgReference

LGP Operating

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6785 kgReference

J.I. Case 550E attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

Battery CCA

700Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

J.I. Case 550E Tracks

Width

40 cmReference

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Length on ground

198 cmReference

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Area on ground

1.6 m²Reference

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Ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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LGP width

71 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 550H attachments

J.I. Case 550H Tracks

LT width

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40 cmReference

LT length on ground

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198 cmReference

LT area on ground

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1.6 m²Reference

LT ground pressure

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0.4 barReference

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.