Case IH Farmall 50A vs Massey Ferguson 2855M

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 Massey Ferguson 2855M leads 5 categories to 3. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 50A and Massey Ferguson 2855M.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 50A	Massey Ferguson 2855M
Engine HP (hp)	53 hp	▲ 53.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 45 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,060 lb	4,420 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,734 lb	2,570 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,701 lb	▲ 3,086 lb
Lift Height (in)	106 in	▲ 111 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,527 lbf	▲ 3,910 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	17.4 gpm	▲ 19.6 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50AMassey Ferguson 2855M

Engine HPhp

53 hp

▲53.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲45 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

▲5,060 lb

4,442 lb

4,035 lb

4,420 lb

MFD2WDROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

▲2,734 lb

2,570 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,701 lb

▲3,086 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	Massey Ferguson2855M


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	Iseki
Engine Model	Not Published	Iseki E4FH
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	135.9 in³	148.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	53 hp	53.6 hp
PTO Power	45 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	75 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Engine-driven dual gear-type	Two gear-type pumps for steering and 3-point/remotes
Implement Flow	11.9 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm (11.9 + 5.5, computed)	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 gal	14.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.61 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	7.82 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.04 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation
PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 rpm (1-3/8 in)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,483 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,701 lb	3,086 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Not Published

Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)	12x12 power shuttle
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse	12 forward and 12 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Open station: vinyl-clad seat; standard cab: spring-suspension seat with armrests; deluxe cab: air-ride seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Solid cast front axle
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	132.3 in
Overall Width	67.5 in	70.1 in
Wheelbase	MFD: 77.7 in; 2WD: 77.5 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.0 in
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	102.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	92.9 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFD: 5,060 lb; 2WD: 4,442 lb	ROPS: 4,035 lb; Cab: 4,420 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	13.6-28 standard; 16.9-24 optional
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44x18.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	MFD: 12.5x18	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	MFD: 18.4x24	14.9-24; 17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible loaders: L545, L555	FL2814: pin-type or skid steer
Loader Model	L545; L555	FL2814
Loader Lift Height	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in	FL2814: 111 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	FL2814: 2,570 lb
Loader Breakout Force	L545: 3,131 lb; L555: 3,527 lb	FL2814: 3,910 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 50A vs Massey Ferguson 2855M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Massey Ferguson 2855M leads on engine hp at 53.6 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 Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on pto hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on weight at 5,060 lb lb, compared to 4,420 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,570 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Massey Ferguson 2855M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,086 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	Massey Ferguson 2855M
Engine HP (hp)	53 hp	▲ 53.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 45 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 5,060 lb	4,420 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,734 lb	2,570 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,701 lb	▲ 3,086 lb
Lift Height (in)	106 in	▲ 111 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,527 lbf	▲ 3,910 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	17.4 gpm	▲ 19.6 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50AMassey Ferguson 2855M

Engine HPhp

53 hp

▲53.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲45 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

▲5,060 lb

4,442 lb

4,035 lb

4,420 lb

MFD2WDROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

▲2,734 lb

2,570 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,701 lb

▲3,086 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	Massey Ferguson2855M


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	Iseki
Engine Model	Not Published	Iseki E4FH
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	135.9 in³	148.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	53 hp	53.6 hp
PTO Power	45 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Dry	Dry
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	75 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Engine-driven dual gear-type	Two gear-type pumps for steering and 3-point/remotes
Implement Flow	11.9 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm (11.9 + 5.5, computed)	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 gal	14.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.61 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	7.82 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.04 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation
PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 rpm (1-3/8 in)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	3,483 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,701 lb	3,086 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Not Published

Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)	12x12 power shuttle
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse	12 forward and 12 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Dry clutch	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Open station: vinyl-clad seat; standard cab: spring-suspension seat with armrests; deluxe cab: air-ride seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Solid cast front axle
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	132.3 in
Overall Width	67.5 in	70.1 in
Wheelbase	MFD: 77.7 in; 2WD: 77.5 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.0 in
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	102.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.9 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	92.9 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFD: 5,060 lb; 2WD: 4,442 lb	ROPS: 4,035 lb; Cab: 4,420 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	13.6-28 standard; 16.9-24 optional
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44x18.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	MFD: 12.5x18	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	MFD: 18.4x24	14.9-24; 17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Compatible loaders: L545, L555	FL2814: pin-type or skid steer
Loader Model	L545; L555	FL2814
Loader Lift Height	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in	FL2814: 111 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	FL2814: 2,570 lb
Loader Breakout Force	L545: 3,131 lb; L555: 3,527 lb	FL2814: 3,910 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 50A vs Massey Ferguson 2855M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Massey Ferguson 2855M leads on engine hp at 53.6 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 Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on pto hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on weight at 5,060 lb lb, compared to 4,420 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,570 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Massey Ferguson 2855M leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,086 lb lb, compared to 2,701 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50A.

Case IH Farmall 50A vs Massey Ferguson 2855M

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