Case IH Farmall 55A vs Kioti DK55

Across 8 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 55A leads 5 categories to 2 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55A and Kioti DK55.

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Full Spec Sheet

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Spec	Case IHFarmall 55A	KiotiDK55

▶Engine
Engine Manufacturer	FPT	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Model	Not Published	4A220T
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Indirect injection, vertical, water-cooled, turbocharged 4-cycle diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	178.8 in³	134.1 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	45.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	High efficiency air filter with cyclone pre-cleaner canister
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Indirect injection
Alternator	120 A	50 A, 12 V
▶Hydraulics
Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Tandem gear
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	9.88 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.33 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	14.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	14.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Not Published
▶Fluid Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	18.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	2.51 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	2.25 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.0 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	2.17 gal
▶PTO & Hitch
PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540/1000 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category II (Category I ends optional)
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)	2,654 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Position, Draft and Mixed control
▶Transmission & Drivetrain
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)	Synchronized shuttle
No. of Speeds	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	16.42 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	13.59 mph
Clutch	MFD: wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle); 2WD: wet clutch (8x8 power shuttle); optional dry clutch (12x12 mechanical shuttle)	Dry type single plate, single stage
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle	Mechanical rear differential lock
▶Chassis, Steering & Controls
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc type
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	Adjustable seat
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	4WD (bevel gear front wheel drive, push-button engagement)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
▶Dimensions & Maneuverability
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	155.3 in	128.6 in
Overall Width	Not Published	69.3 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	75.6 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	17.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	145 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	106.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	85.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	97.2 in
▶Weight
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	4,795 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
▶Tire Options
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	9.5-20
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)	14.9-28
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	29x12.5-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44x18-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	14x17.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	18.4x24
▶Loader & Attachments
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	KL551: universal quick-attach bucket mount, 78 in QA bucket
Loader Model	L610	KL551; KL1595
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	KL551: 113.58 in; KL1595: 127.52 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	KL551: 2,850 lb; KL1595: 2,685 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	KL551: 4,675 lb; KL1595: 4,500 lb
▶Warranty
Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor
▶ITC Company Accessories
Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection

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Case IH Farmall 55A vs Kioti DK55: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Kioti DK55?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 54 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Kioti DK55?

The Kioti DK55 leads on pto hp at 45.2 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55A.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Kioti DK55?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 4,795 lb lb for the Kioti DK55.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Kioti DK55?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,850 lb lb for the Kioti DK55.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Kioti DK55?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,300 lb lb, compared to 2,654 lb lb for the Kioti DK55.

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