Case IH Farmall 55A vs Massey Ferguson 2855M

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 5 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55A and Massey Ferguson 2855M.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	Massey Ferguson 2855M
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 54 hp	53.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 6,834 lb	4,420 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,153 lb	2,570 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,300 lb	3,086 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 130.3 in	111 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	3,910 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 19.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	n/a

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Case IH Farmall 55AMassey Ferguson 2855M

Engine HPhp

▲54 hp

53.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40 hp

Weightlb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

4,035 lb

4,420 lb

2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cabROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

2,570 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,300 lb

3,086 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	Massey Ferguson2855M


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	Iseki
Engine Model	Not Published	Iseki E4FH
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	178.8 in³	148.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	53.6 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	120 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Two gear-type pumps for steering and 3-point/remotes
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	14.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.61 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	7.82 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.04 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation
PTO Rear	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540 rpm (1-3/8 in)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)	3,483 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)	3,086 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Not Published

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)	12x12 power shuttle
No. of Speeds	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper	12 forward and 12 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	Not Published
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 Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	Open station: vinyl-clad seat; standard cab: spring-suspension seat with armrests; deluxe cab: air-ride seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Solid cast front axle
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	155.3 in	132.3 in
Overall Width	Not Published	70.1 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	102.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	92.9 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	ROPS: 4,035 lb; Cab: 4,420 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)	13.6-28 standard; 16.9-24 optional
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44x18.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24; 17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	FL2814: pin-type or skid steer
Loader Model	L610	FL2814
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	FL2814: 111 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	FL2814: 2,570 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	FL2814: 3,910 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 55A vs Massey Ferguson 2855M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 53.6 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for pto hp.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 4,420 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,570 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,300 lb lb, compared to 3,086 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	Massey Ferguson 2855M
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 54 hp	53.6 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 6,834 lb	4,420 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,153 lb	2,570 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,300 lb	3,086 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 130.3 in	111 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	3,910 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 19.6 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55AMassey Ferguson 2855M

Engine HPhp

▲54 hp

53.6 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40 hp

Weightlb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

4,035 lb

4,420 lb

2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cabROPSCab

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

2,570 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,300 lb

3,086 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	Massey Ferguson2855M


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	Iseki
Engine Model	Not Published	Iseki E4FH
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	4-cylinder, turbocharged, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	178.8 in³	148.6 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	53.6 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Dry
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	Common rail direct injection
Alternator	120 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Two gear-type pumps for steering and 3-point/remotes
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	7 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	19.6 gpm (12.6 + 7, computed)
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	14.0 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	7.61 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	7.82 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.04 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	9 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent with SoftStart electronic modulation
PTO Rear	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540 rpm (1-3/8 in)
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Optional, 2,000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)	3,483 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)	3,086 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Not Published

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)	12x12 power shuttle
No. of Speeds	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper	12 forward and 12 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	Not Published
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 Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle	Not Published

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic	Power steering
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	Open station: vinyl-clad seat; standard cab: spring-suspension seat with armrests; deluxe cab: air-ride seat with armrests
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Solid cast front axle
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	155.3 in	132.3 in
Overall Width	Not Published	70.1 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	102.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	92.9 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	ROPS: 4,035 lb; Cab: 4,420 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)	13.6-28 standard; 16.9-24 optional
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	27x10.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	44x18.00-20
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24; 17.5L-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	FL2814: pin-type or skid steer
Loader Model	L610	FL2814
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	FL2814: 111 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	FL2814: 2,570 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	FL2814: 3,910 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 55A vs Massey Ferguson 2855M: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 53.6 hp hp for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for pto hp.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on weight at 6,834 lb lb, compared to 4,420 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 2,570 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the Massey Ferguson 2855M?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,300 lb lb, compared to 3,086 lb lb for the Massey Ferguson 2855M.

Case IH Farmall 55A vs Massey Ferguson 2855M

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