Case IH Farmall 55A vs New Holland Workmaster 55

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 New Holland Workmaster 55 leads 3 categories to 1 (3 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55A and New Holland Workmaster 55.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	New Holland Workmaster 55
Engine HP (hp)	54 hp	54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	6,834 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	3,153 lb	3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,300 lb	3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	130.3 in	▲ 131.3 in
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	▲ 25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ANew Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40 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

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

NSLMSL550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,300 lb

3,500 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 55


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Not Published	n/a
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	178.8 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	High-pressure common rail
Alternator	120 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Dual pumps
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	20.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	20.2 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	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	Not Published
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	Hydraulic wet clutch
PTO Rear	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Not Published
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)	3,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Lift-O-Matic

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	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	25 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 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	Not Published
Brakes	Wet disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	Cloth air-suspension seat
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	154.1 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	83.6 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	100.2 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 Applicable
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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Model	L610	n/a
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 3,153 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: 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 New Holland Workmaster 55?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 40 hp hp for pto hp.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,153 lb lb for loader lift.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,300 lb lb, compared to 3,500 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 55.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55A	New Holland Workmaster 55
Engine HP (hp)	54 hp	54 hp
PTO HP (hp)	40 hp	40 hp
Weight (lb)	6,834 lb	n/a
Loader Lift (lb)	3,153 lb	3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,300 lb	3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	130.3 in	▲ 131.3 in
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	18.6 mph	▲ 25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ANew Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲40 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

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

NSLMSL550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,300 lb

3,500 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 55


Engine Manufacturer	FPT	FPT Industrial
Engine Model	Not Published	n/a
Engine Type	3-cylinder, FPT turbocharged & aftercooled diesel, Tier 4 B/Final	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	178.8 in³	179 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	54 hp
PTO Power	40 hp	40 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel System	Electronic high pressure common rail	High-pressure common rail
Alternator	120 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Fixed displacement	Dual pumps
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12.6 gpm
Steering Flow	Not Published	7.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	20.2 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	20.2 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	1

Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	Not Published
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	Hydraulic wet clutch
PTO Rear	540 (standard); 540/540E (optional)	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Not Published
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)	3,500 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Lift-O-Matic

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	12F/12R
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	18.6 mph	25 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 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	Not Published
Brakes	Wet disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Mechanical contoured seat, adjustable; optional air-ride seat	Cloth air-suspension seat
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	154.1 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Wheelbase	2WD: 82.1 in; MFD: 83.6 in	83.6 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Published	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	2WD: 98 in; MFD: 100 in	100.2 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 Applicable
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	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	2WD: 9.5L-15; MFD: 11.2x24	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	2WD: 16.9R28; MFD: 16.9x30 (optional 16.9R28)	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Model	L610	n/a
Loader Lift Height	130.3 in	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	NSL: 1,828 lb; MSL: 3,153 lb	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 3,153 lb
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

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

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

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 New Holland Workmaster 55?

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

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 3,153 lb lb for loader lift.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 55?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,300 lb lb, compared to 3,500 lb lb for the New Holland Workmaster 55.

Case IH Farmall 55A vs New Holland Workmaster 55

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