Case IH Farmall 55A vs New Holland Workmaster 50

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, the New Holland Workmaster 50 leads 4 categories to 2. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55A and New Holland Workmaster 50.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	New Holland Workmaster 50
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 54 hp	53.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	43 hp	▲ 46.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,828 lb	▲ 3,130 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,299 lb	2,701 lb
Lift Height (in)	120 in	▲ 122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 17.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	19.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ANew Holland Workmaster 50

Engine HPhp

▲54 hp

53.7 hp

PTO HPhp

43 hp

▲46.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲3,130 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,299 lb

2,701 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	New HollandWorkmaster 50


PTO Power	43 hp	46.2 hp
Alternator	Not Published	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Inner and outer paper elements
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Turbocharged, intercooled 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Electronic high-pressure common rail	CRDI
Displacement	177 in³	136 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	FPT Industrial	FPT Industrial
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	53.7 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	Open-center; dual pumps
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.5 gpm
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	17.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	17.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm standard; optional 540/540E	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin (optional 4,740 lb)	3,307 lb at ball ends
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category II/I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin	2,701 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	18.4X24R4
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5X18
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6X28R1, 6 ply; 14.9X28R1, 6 ply
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	8.3X24, 6 ply

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	10.6 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	17.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	8.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	6.6 gal

Loader Lift Height	120 in (L610 max height under level bucket)	Up to 122 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Up to 3,527 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	600TL: Front loader (quick-attach design)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 1,828 lb NSL or 3,153 lb MSL @ 31.5 in forward of pivot pin	Up to 3,130 lb

Clutch	Dry clutch (8x8); wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle)	LUK, 11 in
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse (optional 12 forward / 12 reverse; creeper ready)	8F/8R
Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch); optional 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) or 12x12 with creeper	8x8 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	19.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	20.9 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock; limited-slip front axle (MFD)	Rear differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Steering	Not Published	Power
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	81.2 in 2WD; 81.8 in MFD	77.2 in
Overall Width	Not Published	67.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	100 in (top of cab, MFD)	97.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	6,834 lb MFD w/o ballast (cab); 6,173 lb 2WD w/o ballast (cab)	105.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	77.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	190.9 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	151.8 in	134.0 in

Case IH Farmall 55A vs New Holland Workmaster 50: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 50?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 53.7 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 50.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 50?: The New Holland Workmaster 50 leads on pto hp at 46.2 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 New Holland Workmaster 50?: The New Holland Workmaster 50 leads on loader lift at 3,130 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 New Holland Workmaster 50?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,299 lb lb, compared to 2,701 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 50.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	New Holland Workmaster 50
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 54 hp	53.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	43 hp	▲ 46.2 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,828 lb	▲ 3,130 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,299 lb	2,701 lb
Lift Height (in)	120 in	▲ 122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	—	3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 17.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	19.8 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ANew Holland Workmaster 50

Engine HPhp

▲54 hp

53.7 hp

PTO HPhp

43 hp

▲46.2 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲3,130 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,299 lb

2,701 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	New HollandWorkmaster 50


PTO Power	43 hp	46.2 hp
Alternator	Not Published	75 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Inner and outer paper elements
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Turbocharged, intercooled 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Electronic high-pressure common rail	CRDI
Displacement	177 in³	136 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Engine Manufacturer	FPT Industrial	FPT Industrial
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	53.7 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	Open-center; dual pumps
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.5 gpm
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	17.5 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	17.5 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	2
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	1

PTO Rear	540 rpm standard; optional 540/540E	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin (optional 4,740 lb)	3,307 lb at ball ends
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category II/I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin	2,701 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural, R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	18.4X24R4
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5X18
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	13.6X28R1, 6 ply; 14.9X28R1, 6 ply
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	8.3X24, 6 ply

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	10.6 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.7 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	17.2 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	8.0 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	6.6 gal

Loader Lift Height	120 in (L610 max height under level bucket)	Up to 122 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Up to 3,527 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	600TL: Front loader (quick-attach design)
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 1,828 lb NSL or 3,153 lb MSL @ 31.5 in forward of pivot pin	Up to 3,130 lb

Clutch	Dry clutch (8x8); wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle)	LUK, 11 in
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse (optional 12 forward / 12 reverse; creeper ready)	8F/8R
Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch); optional 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) or 12x12 with creeper	8x8 synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	19.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	20.9 mph
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock; limited-slip front axle (MFD)	Rear differential lock (pedal)

Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Steering	Not Published	Power
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	81.2 in 2WD; 81.8 in MFD	77.2 in
Overall Width	Not Published	67.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	100 in (top of cab, MFD)	97.6 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	6,834 lb MFD w/o ballast (cab); 6,173 lb 2WD w/o ballast (cab)	105.4 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	77.0 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	190.9 in
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	151.8 in	134.0 in

Case IH Farmall 55A vs New Holland Workmaster 50: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 50?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on engine hp at 54 hp hp, compared to 53.7 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 50.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 50?

The New Holland Workmaster 50 leads on pto hp at 46.2 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 New Holland Workmaster 50?

The New Holland Workmaster 50 leads on loader lift at 3,130 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 New Holland Workmaster 50?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,299 lb lb, compared to 2,701 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 50.

Case IH Farmall 55A vs New Holland Workmaster 50

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