Case IH Farmall 55C vs Massey Ferguson 2605H

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 Massey Ferguson 2605H leads 7 categories to 0 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 55C and Massey Ferguson 2605H.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 55C	Massey Ferguson 2605H
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	44 hp	▲ 46 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 5,394 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,810 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 2,755 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	▲ 114 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 4,240 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 15.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55CMassey Ferguson 2605H

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

44 hp

▲46 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

4,894 lb

▲5,394 lb

2WD4WD

Loader Liftlb

2,500 lb

▲2,810 lb

2,470 lb

FLx2815911X

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲2,755 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	Massey Ferguson2605H


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Simpson
Engine Model	L3C19-T	SJV326
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	3-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	157.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2000 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55 hp
PTO Power	44 hp	46 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled high-pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Mark 1A scotch yoke piston pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	15.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.6 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	14.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	4 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	2.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	4WD: 1.5 gal differential, plus 0.23 gal per wheel end

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	2WD: Live; 4WD: Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm, 6-spline
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	4,519 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	2,755 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Draft, position and response control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	2WD: 8F x 2R SideShift sliding gear; 4WD: 8F x 8R synchro shuttle
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	2WD: 8 forward and 2 reverse; 4WD: 8 forward and 8 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	2WD: dual stage dry; 4WD: split torque
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical engagement via right-side heel pedal

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering with separate reservoir
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Oil-immersed wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	ReverseRise adjustable seat with fixed steering column
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	2WD: straight, telescopically adjustable; 4WD: heavy-duty planetary reduction
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	2WD: 138 in; 4WD: 139 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	2WD: 80.7 in; 4WD: 81.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	91.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	2WD: 4,894 lb; 4WD: 5,394 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	2WD standard (ag): 6.00x16 front, 13.6x28 rear; 2WD optional (ag): 7.5x16 front, 16.6x28 rear; 4WD standard (ag): 9.5x24 front, 14.9x28 rear; 4WD industrial: 10.5/80-18 front with 14.9x24 rear, or 12.5/80-18 front with 16.9x24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	2WD: 6.00x16 (7.5x16 optional); 4WD: 9.5x24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	2WD: 13.6x28 (16.6x28 optional); 4WD: 14.9x28
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	4WD: 10.5/80-18 or 12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	4WD: 14.9x24 or 16.9x24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Skid steer style coupling
Loader Model	L360A	FLx2815 (2WD); 911X (4WD)
Loader Lift Height	112 in	FLx2815: 111 in; 911X: 114 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	FLx2815: 2,810 lb; 911X: 2,470 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	FLx2815: 4,240 lb; 911X: 2,755 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 55C vs Massey Ferguson 2605H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Massey Ferguson 2605H?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 55 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Massey Ferguson 2605H?: The Massey Ferguson 2605H leads on pto hp at 46 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Massey Ferguson 2605H?: The Massey Ferguson 2605H leads on weight at 5,394 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 Massey Ferguson 2605H?: The Massey Ferguson 2605H leads on loader lift at 2,810 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 Massey Ferguson 2605H?: The Massey Ferguson 2605H leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,755 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	Massey Ferguson 2605H
Engine HP (hp)	55 hp	55 hp
PTO HP (hp)	44 hp	▲ 46 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 5,394 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	2,500 lb	▲ 2,810 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,469 lb	▲ 2,755 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	▲ 114 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 4,240 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 15.7 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 55CMassey Ferguson 2605H

Engine HPhp

▲55 hp

PTO HPhp

44 hp

▲46 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

4,894 lb

▲5,394 lb

2WD4WD

Loader Liftlb

2,500 lb

▲2,810 lb

2,470 lb

FLx2815911X

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,469 lb

▲2,755 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	Massey Ferguson2605H


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Simpson
Engine Model	L3C19-T	SJV326
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	3-cylinder, turbocharged, intercooled, liquid-cooled diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	116 in³	157.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2000 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	55 hp	55 hp
PTO Power	44 hp	46 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Electronically controlled high-pressure common rail
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Mark 1A scotch yoke piston pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	Not Published
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	15.7 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	15.7 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	10.6 gpm
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	1
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	14.5 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	4 gal
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	2.5 gal
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	10.5 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	4WD: 1.5 gal differential, plus 0.23 gal per wheel end

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	2WD: Live; 4WD: Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm, 6-spline
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Not Published
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I and II
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	4,519 lb
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	2,755 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Draft, position and response control

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	2WD: 8F x 2R SideShift sliding gear; 4WD: 8F x 8R synchro shuttle
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	2WD: 8 forward and 2 reverse; 4WD: 8 forward and 8 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	2WD: dual stage dry; 4WD: split torque
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical engagement via right-side heel pedal

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering with separate reservoir
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Oil-immersed wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	ReverseRise adjustable seat with fixed steering column
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	2WD: straight, telescopically adjustable; 4WD: heavy-duty planetary reduction
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	2WD: 138 in; 4WD: 139 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	66.5 in
Wheelbase	73.2 in	2WD: 80.7 in; 4WD: 81.5 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	91.3 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Published

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	2WD: 4,894 lb; 4WD: 5,394 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	2WD standard (ag): 6.00x16 front, 13.6x28 rear; 2WD optional (ag): 7.5x16 front, 16.6x28 rear; 4WD standard (ag): 9.5x24 front, 14.9x28 rear; 4WD industrial: 10.5/80-18 front with 14.9x24 rear, or 12.5/80-18 front with 16.9x24 rear
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	2WD: 6.00x16 (7.5x16 optional); 4WD: 9.5x24
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	2WD: 13.6x28 (16.6x28 optional); 4WD: 14.9x28
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	4WD: 10.5/80-18 or 12.5/80-18
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	4WD: 14.9x24 or 16.9x24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Skid steer style coupling
Loader Model	L360A	FLx2815 (2WD); 911X (4WD)
Loader Lift Height	112 in	FLx2815: 111 in; 911X: 114 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	FLx2815: 2,810 lb; 911X: 2,470 lb
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	FLx2815: 4,240 lb; 911X: 2,755 lb

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	5-year powertrain warranty

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Case IH Farmall 55C vs Massey Ferguson 2605H: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Massey Ferguson 2605H?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 55 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Massey Ferguson 2605H?

The Massey Ferguson 2605H leads on pto hp at 46 hp hp, compared to 44 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 55C or the Massey Ferguson 2605H?

The Massey Ferguson 2605H leads on weight at 5,394 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 Massey Ferguson 2605H?

The Massey Ferguson 2605H leads on loader lift at 2,810 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 Massey Ferguson 2605H?

The Massey Ferguson 2605H leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,755 lb lb, compared to 2,469 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 55C.

Case IH Farmall 55C vs Massey Ferguson 2605H

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