Case IH Farmall 55A vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 3 categories to the Case IH Farmall 55A, 3 to the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55A and Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	Case IH Farmall Compact 55C
Engine HP (hp)	54 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	43 hp	▲ 46.7 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,828 lb	▲ 1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,299 lb	2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 120 in	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.6 gpm	8.2 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ACase IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

54 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

43 hp

▲46.7 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,299 lb

2,756 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 55A	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


PTO Power	43 hp	46.7 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Electronic high-pressure common rail	Common Rail Direct Injection
Displacement	177 in³	115.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	FPT Industrial	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Cab: Not offered; Non-cab: 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1

PTO Rear	540 rpm standard; optional 540/540E	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Rear: Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)
Hitch Lift Capacity	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin (optional 4,740 lb)	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional @ 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	12.4 gal / 10.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	120 in (L610 max height under level bucket)	112 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	3,114 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Compatible with L360A loader (quick-attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 1,828 lb NSL or 3,153 lb MSL @ 31.5 in forward of pivot pin	1,830 lb

Clutch	Dry clutch (8x8); wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle)	Dry clutch (mechanical shuttle)
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse (optional 12 forward / 12 reverse; creeper ready)	16F/16R (Mechanical); Hydrostatic: 3 ranges
Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch); optional 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) or 12x12 with creeper	16x16 mechanical shuttle w/ synchro shift (dry clutch); optional 3-range hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock; limited-slip front axle (MFD)	Mechanical differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat

Wheelbase	81.2 in 2WD; 81.8 in MFD	73.2 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	100 in (top of cab, MFD)	97.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	6,834 lb MFD w/o ballast (cab); 6,173 lb 2WD w/o ballast (cab)	93.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	78.6 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	151.8 in	128.1 in

Case IH Farmall 55A vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on engine hp at 55 hp hp, compared to 54 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 43 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on loader lift at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 1,828 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55A.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,299 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	Case IH Farmall Compact 55C
Engine HP (hp)	54 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	43 hp	▲ 46.7 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,828 lb	▲ 1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,299 lb	2,756 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 120 in	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.6 gpm	8.2 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ACase IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

54 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

43 hp

▲46.7 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,299 lb

2,756 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 55A	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


PTO Power	43 hp	46.7 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Diesel, turbocharged
Fuel System	Electronic high-pressure common rail	Common Rail Direct Injection
Displacement	177 in³	115.9 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	FPT Industrial	Not Published
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	55 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Cab: Not offered; Non-cab: 2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1

PTO Rear	540 rpm standard; optional 540/540E	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Rear: Independent, electro-hydraulic engagement
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)
Hitch Lift Capacity	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin (optional 4,740 lb)	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional @ 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	12.4 gal / 10.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	120 in (L610 max height under level bucket)	112 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	3,114 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Compatible with L360A loader (quick-attach)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 1,828 lb NSL or 3,153 lb MSL @ 31.5 in forward of pivot pin	1,830 lb

Clutch	Dry clutch (8x8); wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle)	Dry clutch (mechanical shuttle)
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse (optional 12 forward / 12 reverse; creeper ready)	16F/16R (Mechanical); Hydrostatic: 3 ranges
Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch); optional 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) or 12x12 with creeper	16x16 mechanical shuttle w/ synchro shift (dry clutch); optional 3-range hydrostatic
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock; limited-slip front axle (MFD)	Mechanical differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable suspension seat

Wheelbase	81.2 in 2WD; 81.8 in MFD	73.2 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	100 in (top of cab, MFD)	97.1 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	6,834 lb MFD w/o ballast (cab); 6,173 lb 2WD w/o ballast (cab)	93.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	78.6 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	151.8 in	128.1 in

Case IH Farmall 55A vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C: Quick Answers

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

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

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

The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on pto hp at 46.7 hp hp, compared to 43 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.

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

The Case IH Farmall Compact 55C leads on loader lift at 1,830 lb lb, compared to 1,828 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55A.

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

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,299 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

Case IH Farmall 55A vs Case IH Farmall Compact 55C

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