Case IH Farmall 50A vs Case IH Farmall 55A

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

Across 7 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 55A leads 5 categories to 2. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 50A and Case IH Farmall 55A.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 50A	Case IH Farmall 55A
Engine HP (hp)	53 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 45 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	5,060 lb	▲ 6,834 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,734 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,701 lb	▲ 4,300 lb
Lift Height (in)	106 in	▲ 130.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,527 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.4 gpm	12.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50ACase IH Farmall 55A

Engine HPhp

53 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲45 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

5,060 lb

4,442 lb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

MFD2WD2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cab

Loader Liftlb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

2,734 lb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSLNSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,701 lb

▲4,300 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Case IHFarmall 50A	Case IHFarmall 55A


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	135.9 in³	178.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	53 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	45 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Electronic high pressure common rail
Alternator	75 A	120 A

Pump Type	Engine-driven dual gear-type	Fixed displacement
Implement Flow	11.9 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm (11.9 + 5.5, computed)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 gal	21.7 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 Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category 1/2
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,701 lb	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing

Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)	MFD: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch); 2WD: 8x8 power shuttle (wet clutch); optional 12x12 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch) or 12x12 with creeper (20x20)
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	MFD: wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle); 2WD: wet clutch (8x8 power shuttle); optional dry clutch (12x12 mechanical shuttle)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	2WD or MFD with limited slip
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	MFD: 134.0 in; 2WD: 129.5 in	155.3 in
Overall Width	67.5 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	MFD: 77.7 in; 2WD: 77.5 in	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	MFD: 190.9 in; 2WD: 135.8 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	MFD: 97.4 in; 2WD: 92.7 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFD: 5,060 lb; 2WD: 4,442 lb	2WD Cab: 6,173 lb; 2WD Non-cab: 5,622 lb; MFD Cab: 6,834 lb; MFD Non-cab: 6,283 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural (bar tread) or R4 industrial tread	R-1 (ag tread) bias ply standard; optional R-1W (ag tread) radial
R1 Agricultural - Front	MFD: 8.3x24; 2WD: 7.5x16	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	MFD: 13.6x28; 2WD: 13.6x28	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	MFD: 12.5x18	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	MFD: 18.4x24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible loaders: L545, L555	Not Published
Loader Model	L545; L555	L610
Loader Lift Height	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in	130.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	L545 NSL: 1,565 lb; L545 MSL: 2,205 lb; L555 NSL: 1,940 lb; L555 MSL: 2,734 lb	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb
Loader Breakout Force	L545: 3,131 lb; L555: 3,527 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 50A vs Case IH Farmall 55A: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 53 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 50A.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on pto hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 5,060 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50A.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,734 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50A.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,300 lb lb, compared to 2,701 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50A.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 50A	Case IH Farmall 55A
Engine HP (hp)	53 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 45 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	5,060 lb	▲ 6,834 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,734 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,701 lb	▲ 4,300 lb
Lift Height (in)	106 in	▲ 130.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,527 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.4 gpm	12.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50ACase IH Farmall 55A

Engine HPhp

53 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲45 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

5,060 lb

4,442 lb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

MFD2WD2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cab

Loader Liftlb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

2,734 lb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSLNSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,701 lb

▲4,300 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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

Spec	Case IHFarmall 50A	Case IHFarmall 55A


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	135.9 in³	178.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	53 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	45 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Electronic high pressure common rail
Alternator	75 A	120 A

Pump Type	Engine-driven dual gear-type	Fixed displacement
Implement Flow	11.9 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm (11.9 + 5.5, computed)	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 gal	21.7 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 Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category 1/2
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,701 lb	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing

Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)	MFD: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch); 2WD: 8x8 power shuttle (wet clutch); optional 12x12 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch) or 12x12 with creeper (20x20)
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	18.6 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	MFD: wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle); 2WD: wet clutch (8x8 power shuttle); optional dry clutch (12x12 mechanical shuttle)
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	2WD or MFD with limited slip
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	MFD: 134.0 in; 2WD: 129.5 in	155.3 in
Overall Width	67.5 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	MFD: 77.7 in; 2WD: 77.5 in	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	MFD: 190.9 in; 2WD: 135.8 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	MFD: 97.4 in; 2WD: 92.7 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFD: 5,060 lb; 2WD: 4,442 lb	2WD Cab: 6,173 lb; 2WD Non-cab: 5,622 lb; MFD Cab: 6,834 lb; MFD Non-cab: 6,283 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural (bar tread) or R4 industrial tread	R-1 (ag tread) bias ply standard; optional R-1W (ag tread) radial
R1 Agricultural - Front	MFD: 8.3x24; 2WD: 7.5x16	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	MFD: 13.6x28; 2WD: 13.6x28	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	MFD: 12.5x18	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	MFD: 18.4x24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible loaders: L545, L555	Not Published
Loader Model	L545; L555	L610
Loader Lift Height	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in	130.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	L545 NSL: 1,565 lb; L545 MSL: 2,205 lb; L555 NSL: 1,940 lb; L555 MSL: 2,734 lb	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb
Loader Breakout Force	L545: 3,131 lb; L555: 3,527 lb	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 50A vs Case IH Farmall 55A: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 53 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 50A.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on pto hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 5,060 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50A.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,734 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50A.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55A?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,300 lb lb, compared to 2,701 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50A.

Case IH Farmall 50A vs Case IH Farmall 55A

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