Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT5555 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 55 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT5555 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 43.1 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5555.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5555 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Bobcat CT5555 leads on loader lift at 2,346 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5555 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Bobcat CT5555 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

Bobcat CT5555 vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 5 measurable specs, the Bobcat CT5555 leads 3 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Bobcat CT5555 and Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Bobcat CT5555	Case IH Farmall Compact 55C
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	43.1 hp	▲ 46.7 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,346 lb	1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 3,177 lb	2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	—	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.8 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.5 mph	—

The headline numbers at a glance.

Bobcat CT5555Case IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

43.1 hp

▲46.7 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

▲2,346 lb

1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲3,177 lb

2,756 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	BobcatCT5555	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


PTO Power	43.1 hp	46.7 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Not Published	Common Rail Direct Injection
Displacement	111.4 in³	115.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2750 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Not Published	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	24 months / 1,500 hours (whichever occurs first)	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	8.2 gpm	Not Published
Implement Flow	9.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.8 gpm	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Not Published	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	17.8 gpm	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Cab: Not offered; Non-cab: 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
PTO Type	Independent	Rear: Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
Lift Control Type	Position with Draft Control	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)
Hitch Lift Capacity	3,177 lb	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional: 2,103 rpm	Optional @ 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	3,177 lb	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 gal	12.4 gal / 10.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	Not Published	112 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	3,114 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Compatible with L360A loader (quick-attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,346 lb	1,830 lb

Clutch	Not Applicable	Dry clutch (mechanical shuttle)
No. of Speeds	Not Applicable	16F/16R (Mechanical); Hydrostatic: 3 ranges
Transmission Type	Infinite, 3 Range Hydrostatic (Servo control valve with Electric sol.)	16x16 mechanical shuttle w/ synchro shift (dry clutch); optional 3-range hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	17.5 mph (28.2 km/hr)	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Std	Mechanical differential lock

Brakes	Wet Multi-Disc	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic power steering	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Not Published	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat

Wheelbase	75.6 in	73.2 in
Overall Width	74.2 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	13.0 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Applicable	97.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	94.2 in	93.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	78.6 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	117.6 in	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	139.6 in	128.1 in

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

Bobcat CT5555 vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Bobcat CT5555 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 55 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Bobcat CT5555 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 43.1 hp hp for the Bobcat CT5555.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5555 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Bobcat CT5555 leads on loader lift at 2,346 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Bobcat CT5555 or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Bobcat CT5555 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,177 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.