Case IH Farmall 50A vs Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 50A leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 50A and Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 50A	Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab
Engine HP (hp)	53 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	45 hp	▲ 46.7 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,060 lb	4,453 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,734 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	106 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,527 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	16.9 mph

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Case IH Farmall 50ACase IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab

Engine HPhp

53 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

45 hp

▲46.7 hp

Weightlb

▲5,060 lb

4,442 lb

4,453 lb

MFD2WD

Loader Liftlb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

▲2,734 lb

2,500 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,701 lb

2,469 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 55C Gear Cab


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	135.9 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	53 hp	55 hp
PTO Power	45 hp	46.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	75 A	70 A

Pump Type	Engine-driven dual gear-type	Not Published
Implement Flow	11.9 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	4.2 gpm
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	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 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 Type	Independent	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,701 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	16.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
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	128.1 in
Overall Width	67.5 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	MFD: 77.7 in; 2WD: 77.5 in	73.2 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	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.9 in	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFD: 5,060 lb; 2WD: 4,442 lb	4,453 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	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	MFD: 8.3x24; 2WD: 7.5x16	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	MFD: 13.6x28; 2WD: 13.6x28	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	MFD: 12.5x18	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	MFD: 18.4x24	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible loaders: L545, L555	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L545; L555	L360A
Loader Lift Height	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in	112 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	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	L545: 3,131 lb; L555: 3,527 lb	3,114 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain

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Case IH Farmall 50A vs Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab?: The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on engine hp at 55 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 55C Gear Cab?: The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 45 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 50A.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab?: The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on weight at 5,060 lb lb, compared to 4,453 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab?: The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab?: The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 50A	Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab
Engine HP (hp)	53 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	45 hp	▲ 46.7 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,060 lb	4,453 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,734 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,701 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	106 in	▲ 112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	▲ 3,527 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 17.4 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	16.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50ACase IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab

Engine HPhp

53 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

45 hp

▲46.7 hp

Weightlb

▲5,060 lb

4,442 lb

4,453 lb

MFD2WD

Loader Liftlb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

▲2,734 lb

2,500 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,701 lb

2,469 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 55C Gear Cab


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	135.9 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	53 hp	55 hp
PTO Power	45 hp	46.7 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	75 A	70 A

Pump Type	Engine-driven dual gear-type	Not Published
Implement Flow	11.9 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	4.2 gpm
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	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 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 Type	Independent	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,701 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	16.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
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	128.1 in
Overall Width	67.5 in	69.1 in
Wheelbase	MFD: 77.7 in; 2WD: 77.5 in	73.2 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	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.9 in	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFD: 5,060 lb; 2WD: 4,442 lb	4,453 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	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	MFD: 8.3x24; 2WD: 7.5x16	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	MFD: 13.6x28; 2WD: 13.6x28	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	MFD: 12.5x18	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	MFD: 18.4x24	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible loaders: L545, L555	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L545; L555	L360A
Loader Lift Height	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in	112 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	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	L545: 3,131 lb; L555: 3,527 lb	3,114 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain

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Case IH Farmall 50A vs Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab: Quick Answers

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

The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on engine hp at 55 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 55C Gear Cab?

The Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 45 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 50A.

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

The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on weight at 5,060 lb lb, compared to 4,453 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.

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

The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.

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

The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,701 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab.

Case IH Farmall 50A vs Case IH Farmall 55C Gear Cab

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