Case IH Farmall 50A vs New Holland Workmaster 55

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

Across 6 measurable specs, the New Holland Workmaster 55 leads 5 categories to 1. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 50A and New Holland Workmaster 55.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 50A	New Holland Workmaster 55
Engine HP (hp)	53 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 45 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	5,060 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	2,734 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,701 lb	▲ 3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	106 in	▲ 131.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,527 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	17.4 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50ANew Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

53 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲45 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

▲5,060 lb

4,442 lb

n/a

MFD2WD

Loader Liftlb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

2,734 lb

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSL550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,701 lb

▲3,500 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	New HollandWorkmaster 55


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Not Published	n/a
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	135.9 in³	179 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 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	High-pressure common rail
Alternator	75 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Engine-driven dual gear-type	Dual pumps
Implement Flow	11.9 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm (11.9 + 5.5, computed)	20.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	20.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 gal	Not Published
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	Hydraulic wet clutch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,701 lb	3,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Lift-O-Matic

Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)	12x12 power shuttle
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	25 mph
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	Not Published
Brakes	Wet disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Cloth air-suspension seat
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	MFD: 134.0 in; 2WD: 129.5 in	154.1 in
Overall Width	67.5 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	MFD: 77.7 in; 2WD: 77.5 in	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 Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.9 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	100.2 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFD: 5,060 lb; 2WD: 4,442 lb	n/a
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural (bar tread) or R4 industrial tread	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	MFD: 8.3x24; 2WD: 7.5x16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	MFD: 13.6x28; 2WD: 13.6x28	Not Published
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	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Model	L545; L555	n/a
Loader Lift Height	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 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	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 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 New Holland Workmaster 55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 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 New Holland Workmaster 55?: The Case IH Farmall 50A leads on pto hp at 45 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 55.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50A or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 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 New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,500 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	New Holland Workmaster 55
Engine HP (hp)	53 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 45 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	5,060 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	2,734 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,701 lb	▲ 3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	106 in	▲ 131.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,527 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	17.4 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50ANew Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

53 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲45 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

▲5,060 lb

4,442 lb

n/a

MFD2WD

Loader Liftlb

1,565 lb

2,205 lb

1,940 lb

2,734 lb

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

L545 NSLL545 MSLL555 NSLL555 MSL550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,701 lb

▲3,500 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	New HollandWorkmaster 55


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Not Published	n/a
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	135.9 in³	179 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 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Dry	Not Published
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	High-pressure common rail
Alternator	75 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Engine-driven dual gear-type	Dual pumps
Implement Flow	11.9 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	5.5 gpm	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	17.4 gpm (11.9 + 5.5, computed)	20.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	20.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	17.2 gal	Not Published
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	Hydraulic wet clutch
PTO Rear	540 / 540E	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,701 lb	3,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Lift-O-Matic

Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch)	12x12 power shuttle
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	25 mph
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	Not Published
Brakes	Wet disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Cloth air-suspension seat
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	MFD: 134.0 in; 2WD: 129.5 in	154.1 in
Overall Width	67.5 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	MFD: 77.7 in; 2WD: 77.5 in	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 Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	75.9 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Published	100.2 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	MFD: 5,060 lb; 2WD: 4,442 lb	n/a
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 agricultural (bar tread) or R4 industrial tread	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	MFD: 8.3x24; 2WD: 7.5x16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	MFD: 13.6x28; 2WD: 13.6x28	Not Published
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	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Model	L545; L555	n/a
Loader Lift Height	L545: 106 in; L555: 105 in	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 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	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 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 New Holland Workmaster 55: Quick Answers

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

The New Holland Workmaster 55 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 New Holland Workmaster 55?

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

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

The New Holland Workmaster 55 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 New Holland Workmaster 55?

The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,500 lb lb, compared to 2,701 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50A.

Case IH Farmall 50A vs New Holland Workmaster 55

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