Bobcat CT5550 vs Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab

Across 8 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT5550 leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT5550 and Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	BobcatCT5550	Case IHFarmall 50C Gear Cab

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	Daedong	Not Published
Engine Model	3FT-TH4-U	Not Published
Engine Type	Turbocharged diesel	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	111.4 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2750 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	38.9 hp	42.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Not Published	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	8.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.8 gpm	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.8 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1 pair	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2 pairs (2nd and 3rd pairs optional)	2
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 gal	12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 2103 rpm	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	3177 lb	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3177 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Position with draft control	Mechanical draft control (MDC)
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission Type	3-Range E-HST (electronic hydrostatic)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	Infinite forward and reverse	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.5 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	17.5 mph	Not Published
Clutch	Not Published	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Rear differential lock (standard)	Mechanical rear differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable seat (standard)	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Four-wheel drive (standard)	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	139.6 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	74.2 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	75.6 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	117.6 in (with brake applied)	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	94.2 in	93.3 in
▶Weight
Tractor Weight (Base)	4685 lb	4,453 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	8-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	29-12.5-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	21.5L-16.1	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	10-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	14.9-24	Not Published
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Front-end loader with standard quick attach mounting system	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	FL9-5	L360A
Loader Lift Height	108.6 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2346 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	4524 lbf	3,114 lbf
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months or 1500 hours (whichever occurs first); powertrain 48 months (consumer use) or 36 months / 2000 hours (business use)	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection	None tagged yet

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Bobcat CT5550 vs Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT5550 or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 50 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT5550 or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 38.9 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5550.

Which is heavier, the Bobcat CT5550 or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

The Bobcat CT5550 leads on weight at 4,685 lb lb, compared to 4,453 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5550 or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,346 lb lb for the Bobcat CT5550.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5550 or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

The Bobcat CT5550 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.

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