Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab 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 6 categories to 1. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab and Case IH Farmall 55A.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab	Case IH Farmall 55A
Engine HP (hp)	50 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	4,453 lb	▲ 6,834 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	▲ 4,300 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	▲ 130.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 12.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	18.6 mph

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Case IH Farmall 50C Gear CabCase IH Farmall 55A

Engine HPhp

50 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲42.5 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

4,453 lb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cab

Loader Liftlb

2,500 lb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 lb

▲4,300 lb

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Case IHFarmall 50C Gear Cab	Case IHFarmall 55A


Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	FPT
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	178.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	42.5 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronic high pressure common rail
Alternator	Not Published	120 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Fixed displacement
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	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	2	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1/2
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing

Transmission Type	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	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	16 forward, 16 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	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	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	128.1 in	155.3 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.2 in	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	4,453 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; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R-1 (ag tread) bias ply standard; optional R-1W (ag tread) radial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	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	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Not Published
Loader Model	L360A	L610
Loader Lift Height	112 in	130.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	Not Published

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

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

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 50 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 4,453 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab or the Case IH Farmall 55A?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab 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 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab	Case IH Farmall 55A
Engine HP (hp)	50 hp	▲ 54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 42.5 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	4,453 lb	▲ 6,834 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	▲ 4,300 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	▲ 130.3 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	n/a
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 12.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	n/a	18.6 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 50C Gear CabCase IH Farmall 55A

Engine HPhp

50 hp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲42.5 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

4,453 lb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cab

Loader Liftlb

2,500 lb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 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 50C Gear Cab	Case IHFarmall 55A


Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	FPT
Engine Model	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	178.8 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	50 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	42.5 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronic high pressure common rail
Alternator	Not Published	120 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Fixed displacement
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	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	2	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category 1/2
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	Not Published	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing

Transmission Type	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift	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	16 forward, 16 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	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	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	128.1 in	155.3 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.2 in	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	4,453 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; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R-1 (ag tread) bias ply standard; optional R-1W (ag tread) radial
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	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	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Not Published
Loader Model	L360A	L610
Loader Lift Height	112 in	130.3 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	Not Published

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

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

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

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

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

The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.

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

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 4,453 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.

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

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab 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 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.

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

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