Case IH Farmall 55C vs Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 8 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads 7 categories to 1. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55C and Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD.

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Spec	Case IH Farmall 55C	Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	▲ 64 hp
PTO HP (hp)	44 hp	▲ 50 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 6,063 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,734 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 3,956 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	105 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 12.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.9 mph	n/a

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Case IH Farmall 55CCase IH Farmall 65C 2WD

Engine HPhp

55 hp

▲64 hp

PTO HPhp

44 hp

▲50 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲6,063 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,500 lb

▲2,734 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲3,956 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 55C	Case IHFarmall 65C 2WD


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	FPT
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	116 in³	207 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	64 hp
PTO Power	44 hp	50 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common rail
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual gear pumps
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	12.9 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	7.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	23.8 gal
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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (540/540E optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I/II
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	3,956 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC), top link sensing

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	Standard: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch); Optional: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) with creeper (20x20)
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	Standard: 12 forward / 12 reverse; Optional creeper: 20 forward / 20 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	Wet clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Hydraulic wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	2WD: 2WD front axle; MFD: MFD with limited slip, electrohydraulic engagement
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	145.8 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	76 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	2WD: 85.8 in; MFD: 84 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	98 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	6,063 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	18.4R34 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Not Published
Loader Model	L360A	L565
Loader Lift Height	112 in	105 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	2,734 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	3,527 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 55C vs Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?: The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on engine hp at 64 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?: The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on pto hp at 50 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?: The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on weight at 6,063 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?: The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?: The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,956 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55C	Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	▲ 64 hp
PTO HP (hp)	44 hp	▲ 50 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 6,063 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,734 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 3,956 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	105 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 3,527 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 12.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55CCase IH Farmall 65C 2WD

Engine HPhp

55 hp

▲64 hp

PTO HPhp

44 hp

▲50 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲6,063 lb

Loader Liftlb

2,500 lb

▲2,734 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲3,956 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 55C	Case IHFarmall 65C 2WD


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	FPT
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Turbocharged diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	116 in³	207 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	64 hp
PTO Power	44 hp	50 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Common rail
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Dual gear pumps
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	12.9 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	7.3 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	3

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	23.8 gal
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 rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (540/540E optional)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I/II
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	3,956 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC), top link sensing

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	Standard: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch); Optional: 12x12 power shuttle (wet clutch) with creeper (20x20)
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	Standard: 12 forward / 12 reverse; Optional creeper: 20 forward / 20 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	Wet clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock; limited-slip MFD front axle

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Hydraulic wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Not Published
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	2WD: 2WD front axle; MFD: MFD with limited slip, electrohydraulic engagement
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	145.8 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	76 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	2WD: 85.8 in; MFD: 84 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	98 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	6,063 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	18.4R34 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Not Published
Loader Model	L360A	L565
Loader Lift Height	112 in	105 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	2,734 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	3,527 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 55C vs Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?

The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on engine hp at 64 hp hp, compared to 55 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?

The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on pto hp at 50 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?

The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on weight at 6,063 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?

The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on loader lift at 2,734 lb lb, compared to 2,500 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD?

The Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,956 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Case IH Farmall 55C vs Case IH Farmall 65C 2WD

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