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 8 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 55A leads 6 categories to 2. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55A and Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	Case IH Farmall Compact 55C
Engine HP (hp)	54 hp	▲ 55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 44 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 6,834 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,153 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,300 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 130.3 in	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.6 mph	17.9 mph

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Case IH Farmall 55ACase IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

54 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

40 hp

▲44 hp

Weightlb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

3,770 lb

2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cab

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

2,500 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,300 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 55A	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	178.8 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	55 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	44 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	120 A	70 A

Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Not Published
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.3 gpm
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	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	10.5 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 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	MFD: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch); 2WD: 8x8 power shuttle (wet clutch); optional 12x12 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch) or 12x12 with creeper (20x20)	3-range hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper	infinitely variable, 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	17.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	MFD: wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle); 2WD: wet clutch (8x8 power shuttle); optional dry clutch (12x12 mechanical shuttle)	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	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	155.3 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	Not Published	69.1 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2WD Cab: 6,173 lb; 2WD Non-cab: 5,622 lb; MFD Cab: 6,834 lb; MFD Non-cab: 6,283 lb	3,770 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R-1 (ag tread) bias ply standard; optional R-1W (ag tread) radial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L610	L360A
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	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 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 44 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?: 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 Compact 55C.
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 4,300 lb lb, compared to 2,469 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)	40 hp	▲ 44 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 6,834 lb	3,770 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,153 lb	2,500 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,300 lb	2,469 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 130.3 in	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 12.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	▲ 18.6 mph	17.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ACase IH Farmall Compact 55C

Engine HPhp

54 hp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

40 hp

▲44 hp

Weightlb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

3,770 lb

2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cab

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

2,500 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,300 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 55A	Case IHFarmall Compact 55C


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	LS Mtron
Engine Model	Not Published	L3C19-T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	178.8 in³	116 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	55 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	44 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Replaceable dry element
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	120 A	70 A

Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Not Published
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.3 gpm
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	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	2

Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	10.5 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 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category 1
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)	2,756 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)	2,469 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	MFD: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch); 2WD: 8x8 power shuttle (wet clutch); optional 12x12 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch) or 12x12 with creeper (20x20)	3-range hydrostatic (HST)
No. of Speeds	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper	infinitely variable, 3 ranges
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	17.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	MFD: wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle); 2WD: wet clutch (8x8 power shuttle); optional dry clutch (12x12 mechanical shuttle)	Not Applicable
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet multi-disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	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	155.3 in	128.1 in
Overall Width	Not Published	69.1 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.1 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	78.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	93.3 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	2WD Cab: 6,173 lb; 2WD Non-cab: 5,622 lb; MFD Cab: 6,834 lb; MFD Non-cab: 6,283 lb	3,770 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R-1 (ag tread) bias ply standard; optional R-1W (ag tread) radial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24	9.5-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)	13.6-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	28x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	41x14.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)
Loader Model	L610	L360A
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	2,500 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	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 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 44 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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

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 Compact 55C.

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 4,300 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 55C.

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

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