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 6 measurable specs, the New Holland Workmaster 55 leads 3 categories to 2 (1 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)	▲ 43 hp	40 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,828 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,299 lb	3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	120 in	▲ 131.3 in
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ANew Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲43 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,299 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


PTO Power	43 hp	40 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Electronic high-pressure common rail	High-pressure common rail
Displacement	177 in³	179 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	FPT Industrial	FPT Industrial
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	54 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual pumps
Steering Flow	Not Published	7.6 gpm
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	20.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	20.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm standard; optional 540/540E	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Hydraulic wet clutch
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Lift-O-Matic
Hitch Lift Capacity	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin (optional 4,740 lb)	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin	3,500 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	120 in (L610 max height under level bucket)	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 1,828 lb NSL or 3,153 lb MSL @ 31.5 in forward of pivot pin	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 3,153 lb

Clutch	Dry clutch (8x8); wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle)	Not Published
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse (optional 12 forward / 12 reverse; creeper ready)	12F/12R
Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch); optional 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) or 12x12 with creeper	12x12 power shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock; limited-slip front axle (MFD)	Not Published

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
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	Cloth air-suspension seat

Wheelbase	81.2 in 2WD; 81.8 in MFD	83.6 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	100 in (top of cab, MFD)	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	6,834 lb MFD w/o ballast (cab); 6,173 lb 2WD w/o ballast (cab)	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	151.8 in	154.1 in

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?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on pto hp at 43 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 55.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55A or the New Holland Workmaster 55?: The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on loader lift at 3,153 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 55?: The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,299 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)	▲ 43 hp	40 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,828 lb	▲ 3,153 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 4,299 lb	3,500 lb
Lift Height (in)	120 in	▲ 131.3 in
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	12.6 gpm	▲ 20.2 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	25 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55ANew Holland Workmaster 55

Engine HPhp

▲54 hp

PTO HPhp

▲43 hp

40 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,828 lb

2,425 lb

▲3,153 lb

550LU555LU

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲4,299 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


PTO Power	43 hp	40 hp
Alternator	Not Published	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, turbocharged	Turbocharged 3-cylinder diesel
Fuel System	Electronic high-pressure common rail	High-pressure common rail
Displacement	177 in³	179 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Rated Engine Speed	2300 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Manufacturer	FPT Industrial	FPT Industrial
Engine Power (Gross)	54 hp	54 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4B CEGR + DOC (no DPF; no regeneration)

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Applicable
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Applicable	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual pumps
Steering Flow	Not Published	7.6 gpm
Implement Flow	12.6 gpm	12.6 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	20.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	20.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	3	1
No. of Standard Remote Valves	2	2

PTO Rear	540 rpm standard; optional 540/540E	540 rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Hydraulic wet clutch
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC), top link sensing	Lift-O-Matic
Hitch Lift Capacity	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin (optional 4,740 lb)	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Not Published	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1/2	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	4,299 lb @ 24 in behind pin	3,500 lb

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Published
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	Not Published

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.7 gal	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	120 in (L610 max height under level bucket)	550LU: 131.3 in; 555LU: 130.0 in
Loader Breakout Force	Not Published	Not Published
Quick Attach Loader System	Not Published	550LU, 555LU: 72 in bucket; SSL or Euro-style quick attach
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	Up to 1,828 lb NSL or 3,153 lb MSL @ 31.5 in forward of pivot pin	550LU: 2,425 lb; 555LU: 3,153 lb

Clutch	Dry clutch (8x8); wet clutch (12x12 power shuttle)	Not Published
No. of Speeds	8 forward / 8 reverse (optional 12 forward / 12 reverse; creeper ready)	12F/12R
Transmission Type	8x8 mechanical shuttle (dry clutch); optional 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) or 12x12 with creeper	12x12 power shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	25 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock; limited-slip front axle (MFD)	Not Published

Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Not Published	Not Published
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	Cloth air-suspension seat

Wheelbase	81.2 in 2WD; 81.8 in MFD	83.6 in
Overall Width	Not Published	Not Published
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	100 in (top of cab, MFD)	Not Applicable
Height to Top of Cab Model	6,834 lb MFD w/o ballast (cab); 6,173 lb 2WD w/o ballast (cab)	100.2 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	151.8 in	154.1 in

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?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on pto hp at 43 hp hp, compared to 40 hp hp for the New Holland Workmaster 55.

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

The New Holland Workmaster 55 leads on loader lift at 3,153 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 55?

The Case IH Farmall 55A leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 4,299 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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