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 7 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 55A leads 4 categories to 3. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55A and New Holland Workmaster 50.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	New Holland Workmaster 50
Engine HP (hp)	▲ 54 hp	53.7 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	▲ 46.2 hp
Weight (lb)	6,834 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,153 lb	3,130 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,300 lb	2,701 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 130.3 in	122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 17.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 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

40 hp

▲46.2 hp

Weightlb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

n/a

2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cab

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

3,130 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,300 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


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Not Published	n/a
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Turbocharged, intercooled 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	178.8 in³	136 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	53.7 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	46.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Inner and outer paper elements
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	CRDI
Alternator	120 A	75 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Open-center; dual pumps
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	17.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	17.5 gpm
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	17.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	10.6 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	8.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category II/I
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)	3,307 lb at ball ends
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)	2,701 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)	8x8 synchronized shuttle
No. of Speeds	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	19.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	20.9 mph
Clutch	MFD: wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle); 2WD: wet clutch (8x8 power shuttle); optional dry clutch (12x12 mechanical shuttle)	LUK, 11 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle	Rear differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic	Power
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	155.3 in	134.0 in
Overall Width	Not Published	67.5 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	77.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	190.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	77.0 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	105.4 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	n/a
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, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24	8.3X24, 6 ply
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)	13.6X28R1, 6 ply; 14.9X28R1, 6 ply
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5X18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	18.4X24R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	600TL: Front loader (quick-attach design)
Loader Model	L610	n/a
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	Up to 122 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	Up to 3,130 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Up to 3,527 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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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 40 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 Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 3,130 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 50.
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 4,300 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)	40 hp	▲ 46.2 hp
Weight (lb)	6,834 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 3,153 lb	3,130 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,300 lb	2,701 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 130.3 in	122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	n/a	3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 17.5 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 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

40 hp

▲46.2 hp

Weightlb

6,173 lb

5,622 lb

▲6,834 lb

6,283 lb

n/a

2WD Cab2WD Non-cabMFD CabMFD Non-cab

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

▲3,153 lb

3,130 lb

NSLMSL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,300 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


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Not Published	n/a
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Turbocharged, intercooled 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	178.8 in³	136 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	53.7 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	46.2 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Pressurized liquid with recirculating bypass
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Inner and outer paper elements
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	CRDI
Alternator	120 A	75 A, 12 V

Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Open-center; dual pumps
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.5 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	17.5 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	17.5 gpm
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	17.2 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	10.6 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.7 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	6.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	8.0 qt

PTO Type	Independent	Independent
PTO Rear	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Category II/I
Hitch Lift Capacity	5,952 lb (optional hitch 6,614 lb)	3,307 lb at ball ends
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,300 lb (optional hitch 4,740 lb)	2,701 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)	8x8 synchronized shuttle
No. of Speeds	MFD: 12F/12R; 2WD: 8F/8R; optional 12F/12R mechanical or 20F/20R creeper	8F/8R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	19.8 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	20.9 mph
Clutch	MFD: wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle); 2WD: wet clutch (8x8 power shuttle); optional dry clutch (12x12 mechanical shuttle)	LUK, 11 in
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock; MFD engagement electrohydraulic; limited-slip MFD front axle	Rear differential lock (pedal)

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Hydrostatic	Power
Brakes	Wet disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	2WD or MFD with limited slip	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	6,500 lb dynamic capacity
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	155.3 in	134.0 in
Overall Width	Not Published	67.5 in
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	77.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.9 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	190.9 in
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	97.6 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	77.0 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	105.4 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	n/a
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, R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24	8.3X24, 6 ply
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)	13.6X28R1, 6 ply; 14.9X28R1, 6 ply
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	12.5X18
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	18.4X24R4

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	600TL: Front loader (quick-attach design)
Loader Model	L610	n/a
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	Up to 122 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	Up to 3,130 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Up to 3,527 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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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 40 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 Case IH Farmall 55A leads on loader lift at 3,153 lb lb, compared to 3,130 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 50.

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 4,300 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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